Apple threatening developer retaliation with subpoenas, says app coalitionWhat you need to know
Apple has filed subpoenas demanding various communications from within the Coalition for App Fairness.
The coalition wants a judge to "quash" them, saying they have no connection to its work and could be used to retaliate against its members.
The coalition thinks Apple is on a fishing expedition.
Apple has filed three subpoenas against the Coalition for App Fairness that request access to internal communications as part of the antitrust battles it is currently facing. The coalition wants a judge to "quash" them, however, saying that the communications could be used to retaliate against its members.
First reported by AppleInsider, a filing with the US District Court for the District of Columbia from earlier this month hopes to prevent Apple from executing on its subpoenas. Apple wants to see all kinds of things including meeting minutes, financing, member lists, and more.
According to the coalition, handing the documents over to Apple could "chill the cand...
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Apple threatening developer retaliation with subpoenas, says app coalition
