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Legal Proceedings (Notes)	3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2021
Legal Proceedings	Note 13. Legal Proceedings We are involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, including actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, benefits, personal injuries and other matters. The results of these proceedings in the ordinary course of business are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Between January 22, 2020 and June 15, 2020, thirteen purported class action complaints were filed against the Company, along with several publishers, another collegiate bookstore retailer, and an industry association, by retailers of collegiate course materials or current or former college students. Although the specific allegations vary, the plaintiffs generally claim, on their own behalf and on behalf of the purported classes, that the Company and the other defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. § 1), Section 2 of the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. § 2), Section 13(a) of the Robinson-Patman Act (15 U.S.C. §13(a)), and various state antitrust and unfair trade practices laws for alleged activities in connection with inclusive access and the sale of course materials to universities and their students. The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated these and other related cases in a consolidated proceeding before the Hon. Denise L. Cote of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On June 14, 2021, the Court granted defendants' motion to dismiss both cases dismissed with prejudice. Neither Plaintiff group sought to appeal those decisions. The orders dismissing the cases are now final and the matter has concluded.

Legal Proceedings (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2021

Note 13. Legal Proceedings

We are involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, including actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, benefits, personal injuries and other matters. The results of these proceedings in the ordinary course of business are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Between January 22, 2020 and June 15, 2020, thirteen purported class action complaints were filed against the Company, along with several publishers, another collegiate bookstore retailer, and an industry association, by retailers of collegiate course materials or current or former college students. Although the specific allegations vary, the plaintiffs generally claim, on their own behalf and on behalf of the purported classes, that the Company and the other defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. § 1), Section 2 of the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. § 2), Section 13(a) of the Robinson-Patman Act (15 U.S.C. §13(a)), and various state antitrust and unfair trade practices laws for alleged activities in connection with inclusive access and the sale of course materials to universities and their students. The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated these and other related cases in a consolidated proceeding before the Hon. Denise L. Cote of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On June 14, 2021, the Court granted defendants' motion to dismiss both cases dismissed with prejudice. Neither Plaintiff group sought to appeal those decisions. The orders dismissing the cases are now final and the matter has concluded.