343iBot Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 The ongoing legal tensions between Apple and Epic had a day in virtual court. The current situation hasn't changed in any notable ways yet--Apple's ban on Fortnite will continue for the time being--but it was overall a difficult day for Epic and set the stage for the case to be heard next July. CNET reports that California Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers upheld the ban and said the companies will hear from her in writing. She recommended a trial by jury, but that next step will be up to Apple or Epic to request. She noted that her courtroom is "just a stepping stone" toward the likely inevitability of a jury trial. Rogers took a harsh tone with Epic, saying that it had circumvented Apple's policy despite its contractual obligations. At different points she said Epic was "not forthright" and even that it had "lied" by issuing an update when it knew Apple's contract prevented it from doing so, according to CNN tech reporter Brian Fung. She also said it wasn't forthcoming and referred to its overall demeanor as a "security issue." Fung characterized the judge as generally skeptical of Epic's claims. Continue Reading at GameSpotView the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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