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Qualcomm Finally Pays the Price for its Anti-Competitive Tactics
After years of dodging accountability, Qualcomm has finally agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit brought by shareholders who claim the company manipulated its stock price through unfair business practices. But don’t get too excited – this is just a tiny drop in the bucket for a company that has gotten away with racketeering for far too long.
The settlement comes after Qualcomm was accused of refusing to license standard essential patents to competitors, effectively strangling the market and forcing companies to buy its chips at inflated prices. The company’s shareholders, who were allegedly duped into investing in Qualcomm’s shady business practices, are finally getting some restitution. But what about the rest of the industry?
Qualcomm’s Stock Price Rose as a Result of Its Anticompetitive Tactics
The real kicker is that Qualcomm’s stock price rose as a result of its aggressive patent licensing practices, which is exactly what the shareholder lawsuit claimed was artificially inflated. So, in a delicious irony, Qualcomm’s own business model was used against it. The shareholders are essentially saying, "Hey, we got burned by your anti-competitive tactics, but we’re happy to take this paltry settlement instead of going after the big fish."
Regulators Were Warned, But Qualcomm Was Able to Dodge Accountability
Meanwhile, government regulators like the US Federal Trade Commission and other antitrust agencies have been trying to take down Qualcomm for years. But the company has managed to sidestep accountability through clever legal maneuvering and bribery (ahem, "lobbying"). It’s a classic case of corporate greed and corruption, and Qualcomm’s shareholders are finally getting a tiny taste of justice.
The Real Winners Here Are the Lawyers
But let’s be real – the real winners here are the lawyers. The $75 million settlement is a pittance compared to the billions of dollars Qualcomm has made through its anti-competitive practices. The real question is: will anyone actually hold Qualcomm accountable for its illegal activities, or will they continue to get away with it?
