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In-House Texas: November 2009

Texas Lawyer

While Congress continues to debate health-care reform, Lowell A. Keig, the general counsel for a company that provides behavioral health-care services for children and adolescents, says it's business as usual for his company. Also in this issue: "In-Housers Discuss Risks of Landing in the Hot Seat," "New Deals," "ADA Amendments Mean Seismic Shift for Employers," "Companies Need to Take Control of Firms' Fee Arrangements" and in a special report on labor & employment law, "Time Running Out to Comment on Proposed ADA Regulations," "OMG — He TXTD What? The Pitfalls of Investigating Harassment By Text Messages" and "Employers Ask: Can We Require Swine Flu Shots for Workers?"

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In-House Texas: October 2009

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Some companies have been downsizing during the turbulent economy of the past year, but in June The Dwyer Group Inc. announced the sale of 44 new franchises, a record month for the Waco-based company. Also in this issue: "New Rating System Assists With Search for Arbitrators," "New Deals," "Beware of Employees' Conduct-Based Suits," "Power Laws Offer Insights Into Legal Spending," "Fixed Fees: The Time Has Come," "Follow the Money: Factors to Consider When Hiring Forensic Accountants," "A Tempting Target for Tax Whistle-Blower Claims," "White-Collar Crime in the Context of International Trade" and "Ex-GC Says He Was Unfairly Blamed for Backdating Problems."

In-House Texas: September 2009

Texas Lawyer

At a time when workers in Texas are watching their paychecks shrink, Texas general counsel who are among the highest-paid executives at the state's largest corporations were not immune from the effects of the economic downturn. Also: "When City Officials Need Answers, They Call Texas Municipal League GC Bennett Sandlin," "The Reptile Brain: Develop a Cognitive Sixth Sense," "How to Ensure the Enforceability of Noncompetes" and "Small, Midsize Firms Look for Opportunity in Hard Times."

In-House Texas: August 2009

Texas Lawyer

M. Chloupek is an up-to-the-minute kind of lawyer. When he hires outside counsel, he expects to know what they know, when they know it. "As much as I don't micromanage what they are doing, I want to know everything they are doing," says Chloupek, executive vice president legal and general counsel of Irving-based LQ Management. Also: "Make Sure Workers Take Their Vacations," "Have You Come a Long Way, Baby?," "Corporate Counsel Reduce Ranks of Secondary Outside Firms" and a special report on intellectual property law.

In-House Texas: July 2009

Texas Lawyer

For all the talk about change in the legal industry, corporate counsel are finding it hard to believe that outside firms are serious about rethinking their approach to client service and billing. Also in this issue: "Third Time's the Charm: Three Is a Magic Number for The Woodlands Development Co.," "New Deals," "Summer 2009 Beach Reads for GCs," "Strategic Rule 502 Use Saves Money on ESI Review" and "Tax Breaks for Business in the Stimulus Legislation."

In-House Texas: June 2009

Texas Lawyer

Houston-based manufacturer FMC Technologies Inc. is looking to update its roster of outside counsel and hire firms that embrace innovation, technology and, especially, alternative billing arrangements. But its general counsel, Jeffrey Carr, isn't holding an auction or putting out a request for proposals to find them. Also in this issue: "Cafeteria Plan: GC Creates Recipe for Success With School Lunch Business," "On-Call Employees Sue Over Unpaid Overtime," "Cutting Costs Is a Way of Life for In-Housers" and "New Deals."

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