Class Action Storm: Apple & Microsoft in the Dock | Commercial Awareness Compass #4

Apple and Microsoft face formidable class action lawsuits in the UK. Apple stands accused of anti-competitive practices around its App Store commissions, while Microsoft faces claims of overcharging business customers tied to rival cloud platforms. These actions test how digital giants handle mass-scale disputes.

Is Apple’s signature revenue model at risk? Will Microsoft’s approach to cloud services be upended? In a climate where groups band together to challenge corporate strategies, the stage is set for financial strain, reputational damage, and a race to reimagine how products, pricing, and customer relationships must evolve under legal scrutiny.

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