US judge orders Apple to show cause over Epic motion to enforce injunction

( May 19, 2025, 18:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A California federal judge issued an order requiring Apple to show cause as to why she shouldn't grant Epic Games' motion to enforce an injunction over Apple's anti-steering rules for its App Store. "Obviously, Apple is fully capable of resolving this issue without further briefing or a hearing," US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez wrote. "However, if the parties do not file a joint notice that this issue is resolved, and this Court’s intervention is required, the Apple official who is personally responsible for ensuring compliance shall personally appear at the hearing hereby set for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland, California, Courtroom One." Order to show cause attached. ...

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US judge orders Apple to show cause over Epic motion to enforce injunction

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