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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Transactional

Qualcomm Acquires Modular to Expand AI Infrastructure Software

Qualcomm has reached an agreement to acquire AI software infrastructure developer Modular, expanding its software foundation for generative and agentic AI across data center and edge environments. The transaction is expected to strengthen Qualcomm’s ability to deliver a silicon-agnostic compute layer across CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and custom ASICs without requiring developers to rewrite code for each accelerator. The deal is scheduled to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals...

Litigation

Federal Judge Sends Bayer’s $7.25 Billion Roundup Settlement Back To Missouri...

U.S. District Judge Henry Edward Autrey sent Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court, overruling objections from plaintiffs fighting the nationwide cancer-liability resolution. The decision directly addresses a May 22 tactical maneuver where objecting plaintiffs transferred the new class action to federal court, disrupting a fast-track schedule...

Policy

DOJ Issues First Ever National Security Division Declination To Bosch

The Justice Department declined to prosecute Robert Bosch GmbH, marking the first time the National Security Division has issued a declination under the department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy. Between September 2020 and September 2024, two non-U.S. subsidiaries of the engineering company illegally exported over $70 million worth of sensor products and software to Huawei Technologies and its affiliates...

Features

Bloomberg Philanthropies Deploys $260 Million to Expand Global Ocean Protection

Bloomberg Philanthropies is committing $260 million to expand its global ocean conservation work as countries move toward the goal of protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. The funding will help establish the first marine protected areas under the High Seas Treaty while strengthening fisheries transparency, coral reef protection, and community-led conservation efforts. The commitment brings Bloomberg Philanthropies' total ocean conservation investment to $635 million...

Popular Articles

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The Top 25 Attorneys in Technology of 2024

Attorney Intel is pleased to announce the Top 25 Attorneys in Technology of 2024. These attorneys are experts in a wide array of areas, from artificial intelligence, blockchain, and machine learning to data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. With years of experience handling high-stakes litigation, complex transactions, and regulatory challenges, they advise a diverse range of clients, from emerging startups to global corporations, ensuring they remain competitive and compliant in an increasingly digital world...

The Top 25 Intellectual Property Attorneys of 2024

Attorney Intel is pleased to announce The Top 25 Intellectual Property Attorneys of 2024. These accomplished attorneys represent a diverse spectrum of expertise within intellectual property (IP) law, a field dedicated to protecting and enforcing the legal rights of creators, innovators, and businesses over their inventions, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets...

The Top 25 General Counsels in Biotechnology of 2024

Attorney Intel is pleased to announce The Top 25 General Counsels in Biotechnology of 2024. Innovative biotech firms across the globe are harnessing the...

The Top 25 Biotechnology and Life Sciences Attorneys of 2024

Attorney Intel is pleased to announce The Top 25 Biotechnology and Life Sciences Attorneys of 2024. This distinguished group of legal professionals combines deep expertise in law with leading sector experience and advanced academic backgrounds in biotechnology, molecular biology, and other life sciences fields...

The Top 25 General Counsels in Software for 2024

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The Top 25 Attorneys of Alabama for 2024

Attorney Intel is pleased to announce The Top 25 Attorneys of Alabama for 2024. Alabama’s legal system is characterized by history and complexity, stemming from its unique blend of state and federal laws, traditions rooted in southern culture, and diverse legal challenges...