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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

High Stakes: Court Rules on Workplace Cannabis Protections, Leaving Employees in a Haze

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Philadelphia, PA – As more U.S. states legalize cannabis, employers nationwide face new legal challenges in maintaining drug-free workplaces. This evolving landscape raises critical questions about employment rights and employer obligations. Recent legal decisions indicate that state-provided protections for employees using cannabis might not be as robust as initially thought. This perspective was notably supported by a decision from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Zanetich v. Wal-Mart Stores East, et al. The court’s ruling highlights a significant gap in employee protection under state statutes that lack explicit remedial provisions for … Read more

Legacy of Justice: Renowned Saskatchewan Lawyer Silas Halyk Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Trail of Advocacy and Historic Inquiry Contributions

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Saskatoon, Canada – In a resonating case that captured the public’s attention, the 2003 inquiry into the mysterious death of Neil Stonechild, a 17-year-old Indigenous teen, marked a pivotal moment in Saskatchewan’s legal history. The investigation, ordered by then-Justice Minister Eric Cline, delved deep into the events leading to Stonechild’s tragic death in November 1990, amid allegations that he had died while in police custody. Neil Stonechild’s body was found frozen in a field, raising immediate questions about the circumstances of his death. His family long believed that he was last seen in police custody, … Read more

Former Utah Tech President Sued for Allegedly Leaving Inappropriate Display on Employee’s Porch, Claims of Retaliation Arise

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St. George, Utah — A high-profile lawsuit has emerged involving the former president of Utah Tech University, Richard Williams, who is accused of leaving a lewd Halloween display on an employee’s porch in 2022 and subsequent retaliatory behavior. The civil lawsuit alleges that the incident is part of a larger pattern of inappropriate actions and misuse of authority. The lawsuit stems from an event where Williams, then-president of the university, allegedly left a mannequin with its face covered in blackface on the porch of a Black employee, Rachel Himsworth. Himsworth claims that this act was … Read more