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Julie Beck

Julie Beck

June 03, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Flea market owner is liable for trademark infringement of fake Coach products

On Friday, the 6th Circuit ruled for the first time on the question of whether the owner of a flea market can be liable for contributory trademark infringement, and answered in the affirmative.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

May 31, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Quiz: How well do you remember May's legal news stories?

It's that time again--time to test your knowledge of May's most significant (or strangest) legal happenings.

By Julie Beck, Alanna Byrne

28 minute read

May 31, 2013 | Inside Counsel

“Second Hundred” law firms increase staff, hoping low rates will drive business

American Lawyers Second Hundred firmsthe law firms that rank #101-200 in revenueseem to be taking a different approach to earning profits than the first hundred.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

May 30, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Obama expected to name James B. Comey as new FBI director

President Obama is planning to name James B. Comey, a former high-level Department of Justice official under President George W. Bushs administration, as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

May 29, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Supreme Court to rule on whether CAFA applies to state attorneys general

The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear a case that will address whether the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) applies to class actions brought by state attorneys general.

By Julie Beck

6 minute read

May 28, 2013 | Inside Counsel

FTC defends decision to sue Wyndham after data breach

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asserting its right to regulate companies cybersecurity practices in a case against hotel chain Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

May 24, 2013 | Inside Counsel

ITC rules that Microsoft’s Xbox doesn’t infringe on Motorola Mobility patent

The International Trade Commission (ITC) found on Thursday that Microsoft Corp.s Xbox gaming system does not violate a Motorola Mobility patent.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

May 23, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Vermont sues patent troll for violating state laws

Patent trolls have a new enemythe State of Vermont.

By Julie Beck

3 minute read

May 22, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Vine app for Twitter is new social media risk for employers

Do you know what Vine is? If not, youd better find out quicklyit could be the latest social media liability for your company.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

May 21, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Broadcasters denied preliminary injunction against Internet TV company

It comes as little surprise that Internet start-up Aereo Inc., which allows users to watch or record television programs online, drew the ire of broadcasters.

By Julie Beck

4 minute read