The Justice Department is examining Apple’s digital music story for any anti-trust violations. The discussions with major music labels and Internet music companies have revolved around the online music industry, particularly how Apple has pressured music labels into not giving exclusive music to rival Amazon.com.
Certainly if the Justice Department is getting involved, it raises the possibility of potential serious problems down the road for Apple, said Daniel L. Brown, an antitrust lawyer at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton. Without knowing what acts or practices they are targeting, it’s difficult to say exactly how big a problem this is, but it s probably something Apple is already concerned about.
The FTC is running a separate investigation about Apple’s recently amended developer’s agreement.
Source: New York Times
