Judge Upholds App‑Store Delisting Power

A U.S. federal judge dismissed Musi’s lawsuit and sanctioned its lawyers, ruling that Apple’s developer agreement permits Apple to cease offering apps “with or without cause” so long as notice is given. The decision affirms that app‑store platform terms can legally justify unilateral removal of apps that platforms find problematic, even where third‑party copyright disputes are involved. — This confirms a legal precedent strengthening platform gatekeeping, affecting developer bargaining power, antitrust debates, content moderation, and digital distribution policy.