Apple on trial for allegedly conspiring on e-book prices

Apple goes to trial today over allegations by US federal and state authorities that it conspired with publishers to raise the price of e-books.

The trial pits the maker of the popular iPad and iPhone against the US Justice Department in a case that tests how internet retailers interact with content providers.

“This case will effectively set the rules for internet commerce,” said David Balto, a former policy director for the US Federal Trade Commission.