August 09, 2012 | Inside Counsel
ABA says disclosing client information to other firms is ethicalLawyers 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 ABAChicago 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 filingsThe 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 racketeeringTarget 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 bankruptciesCreditors 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 accountTheres 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 lawyersCan 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 firmsOn 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 machineThe 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 requirements3rd Circuit tells adult entertainment industry to engage in discovery to see if statutes violate the Constitution
By Julie Beck
11 minute read
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