Special masters assigned in US DOJ, consumers’ antitrust cases against Apple
( May 5, 2026, 20:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US District Judge Julien X. Neals appointed three special discovery masters in the government’s antitrust case against Apple and another case brought by consumers. “Given the complexity of these actions, the number of parties involved, and the volume and nature of discovery being sought and produced, the Court foresees that these cases will continue to demand a level of case management that is not sustainable given the docket congestion in this District and the press of other matters on the Court’s docket,” Neals said.See attached file. ...
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