Saturday, May 29, 2010

Apple Investigated by Feds for Music Tactics

The New York Times has reported that the Justice Department is investigating Apple Inc. on antitrust issues in terms of how it dominates the digital music market and the tactics the company uses to stay on top.

People briefed in the inquiries - from record labels and Internet music companies - have said that the Justice Department is investigating allegations that Apple used its dominance to cajole record labels out of deals with competitors.

Specifically, Amazon.com had sought to offer exclusive access to some new music for a period of a few days before official domestic release by speaking with record labels and striking deals with them. Apple and Amazon did not comment on the report.

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