In one of those decisions that makes onlookers roll their eyes, the French courts have ruled that Amazon.com violated their law by offering books at too high of a discount when you factor in Amazon’s free shipping offer. Amazon.com was ordered to pay 1,000 euros/day fine unless they comply…and Amazon decided to just pay the fine and keep the free shipping.
Realistically, the French courts will likely just raise the fine to a level at which no company can keep paying it, but for now, I say, “Hooray for Amazon.com!”