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Originally Posted by pwalker8
Actually that isn't particularly accurate in the US system of justice. The trial judge's opinion usually has very little influence. A lot of people don't understand how the appellate system works in the US. Frequently, the dissenting opinions in an appellate court has a lot more influence than the majority decision. This is because dissenting opinions tend to be more open and to the point, while majority decisions tend to be rather bland. Scalia was best known for his dissenting opinions.
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Cote's decision was upheld in an appeals court and the Supreme Court saw no reason hear the case again. Apple has paid the $450 million settlement. I would say it's over. Jobs said, publicly, that he would raise the price of eBooks. And he used the collusion with the Big Five to it.