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Apple and DOJ notify court of impasse over document cutoff in antitrust lawsuit
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Marcus Mendes
Source published: 21/10/2026, 21:44:49 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 21:51:55 UTC
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Briefings
Apple and the Department of Justice notified the court of an impasse regarding the scope of discovery in their antitrust lawsuit, specifically concerning how recent Apple documents must be classified. This decision marks a critical pause in the legal proceedings, as the parties cannot agree on the necessary criteria for document inclusion. The situation remains unresolved as of the provided snapshot, with no further details on the specific cutoff dates or the nature of the impasse beyond the notification itself.
Key points
- Apple and the Department of Justice notified the court of an impasse over the scope of discovery in their antitrust lawsuit.
- The parties cannot agree on how recent Apple documents must be classified for inclusion in discovery.
Context
This impasse prevents the court from proceeding with the antitrust lawsuit until the parties reach a consensus on document scope criteria.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the notification of an impasse; specific dates, cutoff criteria, or the nature of the disagreement are not provided.
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