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Julie Beck

Julie Beck

August 09, 2012 | Inside Counsel

ABA says disclosing client information to other firms is ethical

Lawyers always want to act ethically, but ethics is an ever-evolving area, as evidenced by the amended model rule that the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates approved this week.

By Julie Beck

3 minute read

August 08, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Chicago woman lawyer elected president of the ABA

Chicago attorney Laurel Bellows will be leading lawyers into the future this year.

By Julie Beck

1 minute read

August 07, 2012 | Inside Counsel

SEC asks Wal-Mart for more details in its financial filings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked retail giant and FCPA problem child Wal-Mart to add more details in its future financial reports, specifically on its legal proceedings and cybersecurity risk.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

August 06, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Target accuses paving contractor of racketeering

Target Corp.s refurbished parking lots may have been paved with dishonesty.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

August 03, 2012 | Inside Counsel

24/7 work schedules not uncommon in corporate bankruptcies

Creditors of Washington Mutual Banks (WaMu) parent company suspected fraud when Judge Mary Walrath approved the final fees in the bankruptcy case this week.

By Julie Beck

6 minute read

August 02, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Twitter GC apologizes for suspending reporter’s account

Theres been a good amount of complaining around NBCs delayed broadcasting of the London Olympics, especially on Twitter, where the hashtag #NBCFail has been prevalent since the Opening Ceremonies.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

August 01, 2012 | Inside Counsel

State courts to decide if illegal immigrants can become lawyers

Can someone who is in the U.S. illegally be counted upon to uphold its laws?

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

July 31, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Study names 25 of the most diverse law firms

On Monday, career website Vault.com, which provides rankings and ratings on universities and employers, released its 2013 Law Firm Diversity Rankings.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

July 30, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

The Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation is a pro bono matchmaking machine

The organization hooks up social entrepreneurs with top legal advisers

By Julie Beck

3 minute read

July 30, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Court revives porn industry’s constitutional challenges of record-keeping requirements

3rd Circuit tells adult entertainment industry to engage in discovery to see if statutes violate the Constitution

By Julie Beck

11 minute read