In a critical move, Apple has entrusted its representation to Kirkland & Ellis in response to a lawsuit that the Department of Justice instigated. The antitrust lawsuit claims that Apple’s exclusionary practices illegally bar competition, stifle innovation, and drive up consumer costs.
The federal suit, lodged in a New Jersey court, depicts a serious dispute over Apple’s business practices. Refuting these claims, Apple maintains that the allegations demonstrate an incorrect understanding of both the specific facts of the case as well as of the law at large.
It is worth noting that the Kirkland team includes standout litigators and has key inclusion of a partner with a 13-year tenure at the Federal Trade Commission—an attribute that injects considerable antitrust regulatory experience into Apple’s legal arsenal.
For more comprehensive coverage of this lawsuit and the specifics of Apple’s defense strategy, find the complete story here.