Julie Beck

October 08, 2012 | Inside Counsel

New York law firm Jacoby & Meyers has asked the 2nd Circuit to breathe some life into its lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a New York state rule that law firms cannot accept outside investment from non-lawyers.

By Julie Beck

14 minute read

October 05, 2012 | Inside Counsel

After Jason Brown left the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) on Aug. 3 to accept a position at MillerCoors, the organization has been looking for someone who could fill his shoes as chief executive officer and general counsel.

By Julie Beck

10 minute read

October 04, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Snack cake maker Hostess Brands Inc. has been trying desperately to scramble up the sides of the well of bankruptcy.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

October 03, 2012 | Inside Counsel

A litigious wind is blowing from China all the way to the White House.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

October 02, 2012 | Inside Counsel

After Japans music downloading market took a nosedive, shrinking by 16 percent in 2011, the country has decided to take drastic measures.

By Julie Beck

4 minute read

October 01, 2012 | Inside Counsel

You dont want to see the pilot during a flight.

By Julie Beck

5 minute read

September 28, 2012 | Inside Counsel

A survey of 260 companies conducted by HBR Consulting revealed that legal spend increased in 2010 and 2011 from the previous survey that covered 2009 and 2010.

By Julie Beck

3 minute read

September 27, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The times are hard on everyones pocketbooks, but one company in particular is tired of paying for products it never received, and it wants a refund.

By Julie Beck

4 minute read

September 26, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Fans are fed up with the National Football Leagues (NFL) replacement referees, who have been filling in for the leagues regular refs who are locked out over a contract dispute.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

September 25, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Yahoo Inc. General Counsel Ron Bell has just about had it with people leaking internal company memos, something that has been plaguing the technology company for quite some time.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read