Read the case study found on pages $496-9$ regarding Apple$$s activities in the E$-$Book market. Business: Its Legal, Ethical, and Global Environment $(11$th Edition$)$; Marianne M$.$ Jennings; ISBN$-13$: $978-1337103572$

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?

Ensure that you justify your conclusion$($s$)$ and explain your thoughts rather than simply writing one sentence responses.

You may keep your posts brief but please do ensure that they are meaningful and fully answer the question by explaining your rationale.

Your response will be graded for its content as well as adherence to the requirements. I will be looking at your understanding of the course material, your ability to summarize and explain it$,$ and your spelling and grammar when grading this assignment.