Epic v. Apple Will Have Ramifications for Big Tech: Baer & Rie

The transcript discusses the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, focusing on Apple's alleged monopolistic practices through its App Store. It explores the impact on consumers, privacy concerns, and the broader implications for antitrust laws. The discussion also touches on the potential for legislative changes to make it easier for plaintiffs to win monopolization cases, highlighting the influence of big tech companies and the political power they wield.

What must Epic Games prove about Apple's App Store to support their case?

• That it is the most popular app store

• That it is a monopolist and its requirements are anticompetitive

• That it offers the best security features

• That it has the highest number of apps

Which companies have shown support for Epic Games in their legal battle against Apple?

• Samsung and Huawei

• Microsoft and Facebook

• Google and Amazon

• Netflix and Spotify

What is Epic Games' argument regarding the impact of Apple's policies on consumers?

• They drive up prices for consumers

• They improve game quality

• They increase the number of available games

• They lower the cost of games

What is Apple's justification for its App Store policies?

• To increase app downloads

• To provide extra privacy and security

• To promote its own apps

• To reduce competition

What is the potential impact of the Epic Games vs. Apple case on other antitrust actions?

• It could lead to more mergers

• It might influence future court decisions and legislative changes

• It will reduce the number of antitrust cases

• It will increase Apple's market share

What is one of the challenges in addressing the political power of big tech companies?

• Lack of public interest

• Difficulty in measuring their influence

• Insufficient technological advancements

• Limited market presence

What is a proposed solution to the political power of big tech companies?

• Merging them with other companies

• Reducing their number of employees

• Breaking them up into smaller entities

• Increasing their market share