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Originally Posted by TadW
I understand Apple. And the publishers. The worst they could now is admit to their little game. They have to minimize their loses, hence they play hard ball with the judge. The verdict is likely going to be somewhere in the middle. Standard tactics if you ask me.
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Standard stupid tactics.
Antitrust judges wield broad discretion in their choice of remedies. Antagonizing them before a final ruling is to invite escalation for contempt of court.
The smart tactic would've been not to challenge the terms *before* the final ruling.
They are not negotiating anymore so, no, the middle ground is not terribly likely.
The published terms were what Apple might have gotten before the trial. Now that they have been found guilty the penalties likely will *start* there.