Julie Beck

May 21, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

When in-house lawyers licensed in other states are only permitted to do work for their employers, it can make setting up a successful corporate pro bono program pretty difficult, as socially conscious GCs are surely aware.

By Julie Beck

3 minute read

May 21, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

The Working Families Flexibility Act would allow private employers to offer compensatory time off to employees who work extra hours instead of giving them overtime pay.

By Julie Beck

5 minute read

May 21, 2013 | Inside Counsel

A female attorney who appeared in a horror film probably didnt expect to be tormented offscreen as well.

By Julie Beck

4 minute read

May 20, 2013 | Inside Counsel

If texting while driving is dangerous (and I think we can all agree that it is), then tweeting while driving cant be much better.

By Julie Beck

3 minute read

May 17, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The D.C. Circuit now has an ally in its recent industry-shaking declaration that President Obamas recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in January 2012 are invalid.

By Julie Beck

3 minute read

May 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The 4th Circuit is hearing arguments today in the appeal of a case that is set to determine whether a Facebook like can be considered free speech.

By Julie Beck

4 minute read

May 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Summer is approaching, which means its nearly peak season for popsicles, sundresses and summer interns.

By Julie Beck, Mary Swanton

3 minute read

May 15, 2013 | Inside Counsel

No company ever wants to face bankruptcy, but new guidelines expected by July 1 aim to lower costs for companies when the worst happens.

By Julie Beck

2 minute read

May 14, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Elderly farmer Vernon Hugh Bowman planted the seed of infringement when he grew Monsantos genetically modified soybeans without paying for them, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Monday.

By Julie Beck

5 minute read

May 13, 2013 | Inside Counsel

A judge has ordered Hewlett-Packard Co. to face a shareholder lawsuit accusing the computer makers former management of fraudulently misleading investors about its commitment to certain products.

By Julie Beck

3 minute read