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The article discusses the impact of a July 10, 2013 U.S. federal court ruling that technology company Apple violated antitrust laws and engaged in price fixing of electronic books (e-books). Topics addressed include possible changes in Apple's negotiations with media companies, the effect of the ruling on e-book prices, and publishing industry competition between Apple and internet retail company Amazon.

The article discusses the effects of a U.S. federal court ruling that technology company Apple engaged in price fixing of electronic books (e-books) on internet retail company Amazon's position in the the book industry as of July 10, 2013. Topics addressed include consolidation in the publishing industry, and concerns regarding Amazon's control of print and e-book markets.

The article discusses internet retail company Amazon's decision to reduce its discounts on certain academic and small press books as of July 4, 2013, highlighting the effects of a lack of competition in print book sales on the company's policies. Topics addressed include the effects of the price raises on book sales and difficulties facing independent publishing companies.