The Supreme Court has pushed back the hearing for Apple and Epic's legal dispute until January 11, 2027. The Court convened for its October session but directed the parties to await resolution in 2027 while lower court battles continue. This delay means Epic vs Apple won't see the Supreme Court until January 2027, with arguments scheduled for that date.
The justices will consider whether the lower court erred in finding Apple in violation of an injunction based on the "spirit" of the law rather than the letter. After a lengthy trial, Epic lost on nearly every count except one, forcing Apple to end its anti-steering practices. The court then found Apple in violation of this order, prompting Apple to challenge the decision on two counts.
The Supreme Court previously tossed the CASA argument but will now hear Apple's case on the injunction violation basis. Repeated filings and amicus briefs have argued that the Supreme Court must overturn the decision, as every other court except the Ninth Circuit bases its decisions on the letter of the law. There is no telling how the Supreme Court will rule or when a final judgment will arrive.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing