Research Archive
Qualcomm Vindicated and Enlightened Antitrust
Yesterday, news broke that the US Court of Appeals overturned the 2019 ruling in favor of the FTC over Qualcomm on antitrust behavior. There is so much to unpack in this ruling, many that have specific implications on future antitrust rulings, but also critical elements in IP protection law. I’ve written many articles on the…
Working from home is great for diversity. Let’s keep it going
Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the conversation around remote work has been growing. It started with companies encouraging employees to stay at home. Within two weeks most companies, especially in tech, were mandating employees to work remotely and to suspend any business travel. Right now, the boom in remote work is due to…
The Semiconductor Golden Era
In the wake of the Spectre and Meltdown, it seems odd to write a post making the point I hope to make today. However as hard as it may be to believe, we truly are entering the golden era of the semiconductor industry. I recall many personal conversations with Broadcom co-found Henry Samueli, where he…
The iPhone Is My Midwife
It’s the first time for both Betsy and me: she’s never given birth before and I’ve never helped a goat produce a kid. My heart races as I pace her pen, reviewing what I need to know to make sure she has a safe delivery. She seems as content in her…