Legal & Regulatory

Federal, state regulators make remedies for Apple's e-book price-fixing

The federal and state regulators proposed remedies for Apple Inc's e-book price-fixing. On Friday, the US Department of Justice and 33 US states said that Apple Inc deserved a five-year ban from participating in anti-competitive e-book distribution deals.


India eases foreign investment rules for retail sector

India loosened rules for foreign direct investors on the local retail industry as part of its drive to lure more foreign firms.

Apple seeks Obama's reprieve on import ban for iPhone, iPad

Apple was seeking US president and trade representative's reprieve regarding the import ban for iPhone 4 and iPad 2 in the US.

NZ "Spying Bill" draws criticism from Microsoft

Microsoft expressed its concern regarding the "Spying on Kiwis" Bill during a committee meet last Thursday.


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