Apple appeals Epic ruling

[Cmaier]

Apple taps U.S. Supreme Court in Epic Games legal fight

Apple is taking its battle with Epic Games to the U.S. Supreme Court with the intention to reverse a ruling from the Court of Appeals that affects the App Store policies.

appleinsider.com

Among other things, a nation-wide injunction for violating California state law does seem problematic.

 

[Joelist]

Apple taps U.S. Supreme Court in Epic Games legal fight

Apple is taking its battle with Epic Games to the U.S. Supreme Court with the intention to reverse a ruling from the Court of Appeals that affects the App Store policies.

appleinsider.com

Among other things, a nation-wide injunction for violating California state law does seem problematic.

Yep! This injunction is pretty clearly unconstitutional.

 

[Yoused]

I guess the logic of it would be that Apple is based in California, which means that every App Store related transaction (including in-app purchases, which are mediated by Apple servers) takes place at least half in California, so all store activity would be governed by California law.

 

[Cmaier]

I guess the logic of it would be that Apple is based in California, which means that every App Store related transaction (including in-app purchases, which are mediated by Apple servers) takes place at least half in California, so all store activity would be governed by California law.

The court didn’t look into where the servers are. The court also didn’t explain its theory.

 

[quarkysg]

I guess the logic of it would be that Apple is based in California, which means that every App Store related transaction (including in-app purchases, which are mediated by Apple servers) takes place at least half in California, so all store activity would be governed by California law.

How about sales tax then?

It should only be at the point of sale IMHO, not where the company is based.