As of last Friday, Apple is the last remaining defendant in the US Department of Justice ebook antitrust case. On Friday, Macmillan settled with the government, the last of the original five publishers named in the case to do so. Now Apple is standing alone against the DoJ and is expected to end up in court on June 3, 2013. So, what are the possible ramifications if Apple doesn't settle prior to that court date?
According to a Reuters story published today, the case alleges that Apple conspired with the five publishers to keep ebook prices in the iBookstore and other retailers higher than those available from Amazon.com. If the case goes to trial, US District Judge Denise Cote will seek a judici