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Apple asks Supreme Court to pause contempt finding in Epic Games case

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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