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Jury Upholds Qualcomm’s Chip Licensing Rights in Legal Clash With Arm, Leaving Door Open for Additional Litigation

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In a recent legal skirmish, Qualcomm triumphed over Arm in a significant court decision, affirming Qualcomm’s rights under its licensing agreement. The dispute between these technology giants commenced after Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia, a chip designer previously licensed by Arm. Nuvia, which was established by former Apple engineers, specialized in semiconductor design. Following its acquisition, Qualcomm integrated Nuvia’s technologies into its cutting-edge Snapdragon chip series. These chips were pivotal in powering Microsoft’s inaugural Copilot PCs. Arm, however, contested Qualcomm’s actions, arguing that Qualcomm had wrongly transferred Nuvia’s licensing rights without obtaining necessary permissions from Arm—an … Read more

California Jury Awards $7.4 Million to Disabled Professor After 7-Year Battle for Accessible Housing

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Los Angeles, CA – A federal jury awarded Dr. Emma Adams, a paraplegic and Southern California college professor, $7.4 million in damages for violations of the Fair Housing Act by AQUA 388 Community Association, AQUA Maintenance Corporation, and FirstService Residential California LLC. The verdict, reached on December 19, 2024, includes $7 million in compensatory damages and $400,000 in punitive damages. Dr. Adams, who utilizes a powered wheelchair for mobility, faced significant challenges after purchasing a condominium at the AQUA towers in Long Beach, which consist of 556 units and nearly a thousand parking spaces. Despite … Read more

Jury Hung on Key Decision in High Stakes Legal Battle Over Qualcomm’s Multi-Billion Dollar Chip Design

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Wilmington, Delaware – In a case that could have significant implications for the tech industry, a federal jury in Delaware reported an impasse on one key issue in the ongoing legal battle between Arm Holdings and Qualcomm. The deadlock arises amid deliberations on three critical questions central to Arm’s lawsuit against the tech giant. However, the jury is continuing to deliberate on the remaining two issues. In 2021, Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia for $1.4 billion marked a strategic move aimed at expanding its footprint in the personal computer market. Nuvia, known for its innovative chip … Read more

Jury Awards Over $50 Million in Damages in Landmark Pressure Cooker Injury Case

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Denver, Colo. – In a significant legal decision from a Colorado federal court concluded on December 13, a jury found both Sunbeam Products and Newell Brands liable for multiple counts including failure to warn, defective design, and negligence in association with a severe injury caused by one of their pressure cooker products. The litigation stemmed from an incident involving Claudia Perez, who sustained serious injuries due to the malfunction of the appliance. The jury determined the split of responsibility for the incident, attributing 27% of the fault to Sunbeam, 63% to Newell Brands, and holding … Read more