The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analysts Joe Tenebruso and Paul Chi discuss topics across the investing world.

The Department of Justice has brought a major anti-trust case against Apple. Joe explains the major points of the government's case and its impact on Apple and other e-book retailers. Should investors sell Apple now? Click on the video to see Joe's answer.

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