San Francisco Judge Denies California AG’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Amazon’s Pricing Tactics, But Leaves Door Open for Per Se Scrutiny; Asks Parties to Consider Changing Trial Schedule

A San Francisco judge has rejected the California attorney general’s request for a preliminary injunction over alleged price-fixing by Amazon (AMZN), ruling that a trial will be necessary to determine whether the ecommerce giant’s conduct constitutes price fixing or violates California law at all