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Musi hands Apple big win as judge rules apps can be delisted ‘with or without cause’

A lawsuit from music streaming app Musi suggested Apple had removed its app over unsubstantiated copyright claims, but it has been dismissed by courts with prejudice.

iPhone displaying a colorful music app interface with recent albums, playlists, and a currently playing track, overlaid on large orange text reading Meet Mus behind the phone
Musi loses its lawsuit over App Store removal

Apps are removed from the App Store for many reasons, some less clear than others. However, a judge just ruled that Apple can remove an app from the App Store, “with or without cause.”

It’s a significant win for Apple that sets precedence for future potential lawsuits. US District Judge Eumi Lee didn’t just rule in Apple’s favor — he tore Musi’s case apart on multiple levels.

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