Read the case study found on pages 496-9 regarding Apple's activities in the E-Book market.

Then answer the following questions:

1 - Was Apple's conduct a violation of the Antitrust laws? If so, why?;

2 - Explain the scheme Apple set up with the publishers and why;

3 - What is the "hub and spoke" theory of antitrust violations and why is it important in this case?; and

4 - What is the significance of a dissenting opinion and what issue did the dissent raise regarding the case?