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==Lawsuit over royalties== | ==Lawsuit over royalties== | ||
In June 2025, a federal judge allowed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon/Audible to proceed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scarcella |first=Mike |date=2025-06-20 |title=Amazon must face authors' lawsuit over audiobook distribution, US judge rules |url=https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/amazon-must-face-authors-lawsuit-over-audiobook-distribution-us-judge-rules-2025-06-11 |url-status=live |access-date=25 Aug 2025 |website={{Wplink|Reuters}}}}</ref> The lawsuit, filed by independent author Christine DeMaio (CD Reiss), alleges Audible discriminates against authors who do not participate in its 90-day exclusivity program by offering higher royalties (40% vs. 25%), potentially violating antitrust laws. The court found sufficient grounds to move forward. | In June 2025, a federal judge allowed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon/Audible to proceed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scarcella |first=Mike |date=2025-06-20 |title=Amazon must face authors' lawsuit over audiobook distribution, US judge rules |url=https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/amazon-must-face-authors-lawsuit-over-audiobook-distribution-us-judge-rules-2025-06-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/IHC4I |archive-date=27 Feb 2026 |access-date=25 Aug 2025 |website={{Wplink|Reuters}}}}</ref> The lawsuit, filed by independent author Christine DeMaio (CD Reiss), alleges Audible discriminates against authors who do not participate in its 90-day exclusivity program by offering higher royalties (40% vs. 25%), potentially violating antitrust laws. The court found sufficient grounds to move forward. | ||
==Consumer response== | ==Consumer response== | ||