Apple executive Phil Schiller recently appeared in court to defend the company against Epic's antitrust charges, warning that the trial's outcome could affect many game developers other than the "Fortnite" creator. Schiller told a federal court that most App Store games are free at a basic level and that the iPhone's continued upgrades have helped developers.

Joining a nonprofit board is an effective way for executives to make a positive difference in their community while making connections that will help them advance professionally, writes Scott Rodgville of accounting firm Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn. To get involved, people should pick a cause they care about and make sure they understand their potential responsibilities, he writes.

Apple executive Phil Schiller and his wife, Kim Gassett-Schiller, have donated $25 million to Boston College for construction of a new integrated science institute. The new facility will add more science, technology, engineering and math courses and bring students together to tackle major issues, such as global warming.

A scheme by hackers to gain insider trading information by accessing corporate news releases on business newswire sites is a lesson for businesses on information sharing with partners, industry analysts say. "The lesson in this is your information is only as secure as the people you share it with," said Matthew Schwartz, a partner at Boies, Schiller & Flexner. Cybersecurity expert David Fidler notes that this case shows that the government must act on tighter security legislation.