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In-House Texas: February 2012

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In September 2011 when Ray Bonilla became general counsel of The Texas A&M University System, the Aggies had already decided to leave the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference. Since then, one of Bonilla's major roles has been negotiating the financial terms of the withdrawal from the Big 12 by Texas A&M University. Also in this issue, "What SEC Policy Can Mean for In-Housers," "Lesser-Known Speeches Hold Lessons for GCs" and in a special report on immigratioin law, "Pass the ICE Test: Nine I-9 Recordkeeping Tips," "Before and After the ICE Subpoena Arrives" and "Discriminatory Hiring Practices Based on Immigration Status."

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In-House Texas January 2012

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Wade Turner says he felt like he was coming home when he became general counsel of Academy Sports + Outdoors. He already was a loyal customer of the Katy-based sporting goods company, buying basketball, football, running and biking equipment there. Also in this issue, "General Counsel on Their Issues for 2012," "Using Analytics to Tame the Law Department Budget" and in a special report on intellectual property, : Training for the Race to the Patent Office," "Formulate a Nuanced Response to Patent-Notice Letters," "Protect the Company in the New Social Media World" and Reining in the Costs and Risks of Patent Litigation."

In-House Texas: December 2011

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During Mona Patel's first year as general counsel at the Lance Armstrong Foundation in Austin, she cut the nonprofit's legal costs by half, a feat she accomplished by handling corporate work herself, negotiating pro bono and reduced-rate contracts with outside counsel, and bringing on legal interns who work for free. Also in this issue, "Poll Shows More GC and CFO Teamwork Needed," "A Decade After the Fall of Enron," "In-House Use of Matter-Management Software," and in a special report on labor and employment, "NLRB Decisions Demand In-House Counsel Vigilance," "Perils of Paternalism in the Age of Retaliation Claims" and "Employment-Law Commandments for In-Housers."

In-House Texas: November 2011

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Despite an uncertain economy that led to some attorney layoffs, the new top lawyer at McJunkin Red Man Corp. in Houston is doubling the size of his in-house legal department. Daniel J. Churay, who has been executive vice president and general counsel of the company since August. Also in this issue, "Bankruptcies Down, But Business Picture Isn't Rosy," "New Deals," "The Power of Influence: Insight Into Persuasion Is Key to Helping Others Find Wisdom," "From the Experts: Ten Tips to Save Costs in Patent Litigation," "Watch Out for Employee Scams," "Blurred Barriers in Civil, Criminal Medicaid Investigations," "What to Do When the Company Is a Target" and "Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention Programs."

In-House Texas: October 2011

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General counsel who are among the highest-paid executives at large Texas companies earned a little more silver to put in their pockets in 2010 than the year before. Also in this issue, "A Big Picture Look at the Investment Value of a GC," "Productivity and Performance: Allison Levy Helps Ensure AdvoCare Plays By the Rules," "When Legal Sense Trumps Practical Sense" and "No Major Shift in Metrics in Past Two Years."

In-House Texas: September 2011

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The top lawyer at a major U.S. hotel company says his "mantra" at work is that he and his legal colleagues are partners who participate fully in business decisions. Alan Rabinowitz is executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of Accor North America in Carrollton. Also in this issue, "New Agency's GC Seeks to Calm Fears," "Litigation Lessons from the Battles of History," "Packing Heat in Parked Cars" and in a special report on litigation and e-discovery, "The Role of Forensic Accountants," "From Contracts to Jurisdiction, IM Creates Legal Risk," "Keep E-Discovery Costs From Torpedoing a Litigation Budget" and "Rules of the Road for Litigation Hold Memos."

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