It looks like another publisher is being punished Amazon.

Customers attempting to order some books published by Avotaynu Books are left in limbo by Amazon (their orders are on hold for eternity?) and then, when they inquire about their order, receive an automated replay that contains false information?

Click HERE for the article at Avotaynu Books.

According to the New York Times, Amazon “has adopted the literary equivalent of a nuclear option for rebellious publishers” and another Bangor, Maine resident, Stephen King, is affected.

The New York Times article is HERE.

Just a quick update about the status of the lawsuit.  Amazon has retained Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP as their law firm.  Under the current scheduling order entered by the court, Amazon will be filing a motion to dismiss the case by June 30th. A motion to dismiss is basically Amazon’s legal argument as to why, even assuming the facts alleged in our complaint are true, those allegations do not constitute a violation of antitrust laws.  BookLocker will then have until July 31st to respond with an opposition brief. In the BookLocker opposition, we will detail all the reasons why we believe Amazon’s argument is wrong. Finally, Amazon will have the opportunity to file a reply brief on August 21st, after which the judge will make a determination as to whose argument is correct as a legal matter, and thus if the case can proceed.