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Julie Beck

Julie Beck

May 01, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Electric-car maker Coda files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Electric cars may be the future, but the future looks pretty dim for electric-car maker Coda Holdings Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

April 30, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Roundup: 2nd, 5th, 6th and 8th Circuits

2nd CircuitConnecticut, New York, VermontDangerous misrepresentation negates NLRA protectionHome health aides who went on strike after telling their employer…

By Julie Beck

4 minute read

April 30, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Merck's pro bono program expands as it grows up

Like a tree, a successful corporate pro bono program starts small and compact, then grows, getting bigger and branching out with time.

By Julie Beck

9 minute read

April 30, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Google owns up to privacy violations in Street View settlement

Some of Google Inc.s cars were snapping up a lot more than pictures during the companys Street View mapping projectthey collected personal data, such as emails and passwords, from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks as they drove by.

By Julie Beck

5 minute read

April 30, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Demand for patent work increases due to new first-to-file system

It looks like IP is the place to be.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

April 29, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Medicare/Medicaid fraud whistleblowers could earn nearly $10 million under proposed rule

A new rule announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday would increase whistleblower payouts for people who shed light on healthcare fraud.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

April 26, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Aeropostale executive convicted over kickback conspiracy with vendor

The former chief merchandising officer at Aeropostale Inc., hallowed clothing retailer for middle school girls, was convicted on Thursday for fraud and conspiracy.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

April 26, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Cheat Sheet: A 5-minute guide to the EU’s new unitary patent system

In December 2012, the European Parliament approved legislation for a new unified patent court system, and on Feb. 19, 24 EU member states signed an agreement to participate in the new structure.

By Julie Beck, Melissa Maleske

4 minute read

April 25, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Judge dismisses racial discrimination suit against United Continental

United Continental Holdings Inc. is free of a racial discrimination lawsuitfor now.

By Julie Beck

1 minute read

April 24, 2013 | Inside Counsel

U.S. government sues Lance Armstrong over doping scandal

If you thought the shame of Lance Armstrongs doping scandal had finally blown away with the sands of time, you would be wrong.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read