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“Apple should be applauded and not condemned for its beneficial impact on the ebook market” he said, firing back that “what the government wants to do is reverse engineer a conspiracy from a market effect.”
Everyone involved wanted to raise prices in all outlets. They got together and came to an agreement that forced the raising of prices in all outlets. Sounds like occasions when government officials flout open meeting laws by proclaiming that their meeting isn't a meeting.
This argument seems like a poor strategy. My impression is that judges like to see a measure of contrition when handing down sentences.
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