Litigation

December 11, 2025

DECIDED
Case

Apple Inc. v. Epic Games

On December 11, 2025, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s wide-ranging, nationwide injunction—based solely on California’s Unfair Competition Law—against Apple. The decision was a setback for WLF, which, along with TechFreedom, filed an amicus brief arguing that a federal court does not have the power to give nationwide effect to a state statute.

Documents

Filing Date Court Document
Jun 30, 2025 Ninth Circuit Download File
Nov 1, 2023 U.S. Supreme Court - support of certiorari Download File
Jun 16, 2023 Ninth Circuit - support for rehearing Download File
Mar 31, 2022 Ninth Circuit Download File

Related Press Releases

Press Releases

June 30, 2025

WLF Asks Ninth Circuit to Keep California Law from Applying Nationwide

Case: Apple Inc. v. Epic Games

WLF and TechFreedom today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse a federal district court’s effort to give nationwide effect to a California statute: the Unfair Competition Law.

Press Releases

November 1, 2023

WLF Urges Supreme Court To Hear Important Federalism Case

Case: Apple Inc. v. Epic Games

“The Ninth Circuit’s decision allows California to apply its laws nationwide, which violates core federalism principles.”—John Masslon, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here for WLF’s brief. WASHINGTON, DC— Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case raising important federalism concerns. In an amicus brief,...

Press Releases

June 16, 2023

WLF Urges Ninth Circuit To Reaffirm Core Federalism Principles

Case: Apple Inc. v. Epic Games

“The Ninth Circuit’s decision allows California to apply its law across the nation, which violates core federalism principles.”—John Masslon, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here for WLF’s brief. WASHINGTON, DC— Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to partially rehear a case...

Press Releases

March 31, 2022

WLF Urges Ninth Circuit Not To Stifle Innovation

Case: Apple Inc. v. Epic Games

“If adopted by the Ninth Circuit, Epic’s theory of antitrust liability would sound the death knell for innovation in America.”—John Masslon, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here for WLF’s brief. WASHINGTON, DC— Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to promote innovation...