Apple asks Supreme Court to pause contempt finding in Epic Games case
Summary
Apple has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a lower court's decision that found Apple in contempt for charging fees on payments made through third-party systems in the Epic Games lawsuit. Apple wants the Supreme Court to temporarily stop this ruling while it appeals the case.Key Facts
- Apple faces legal issues related to its fees on in-app purchases using third-party payment methods.
- A lower court found Apple in contempt for continuing to charge these fees despite orders not to.
- Apple has asked the Supreme Court for an emergency pause (called a stay) on this contempt ruling.
- The request is to allow Apple more time while it appeals the ruling to the Supreme Court.
- The case is part of a long legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over app store rules and payments.
- Apple wants to prevent immediate penalties related to the contempt finding.
- The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether to grant Apple's request.
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