I'm shocked, shocked, I tell you that a group of ambulance chasers is going after companies with deep pocket trying to make a bundle!
Agency pricing is completely legal and most favored nation clauses is a normal part of agency pricing. In theory, to be successful, they would have to prove some form of collusion. The Kindle prices for best selling books actually various quite a bit. Obama's book is priced at $18, yet Gupta's Keep Sharp is priced at $14, Unmasked is priced at $16. Of course, they might find some sympathetic judge and jury who will rule in their favor, that's why companies settle out of court, but it seems unlikely.
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