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In-House Texas: April 2008
Texas Lawyer
More than 100 general counsel executives of Fortune 500 companies and managing partners of U.S. firms are convening this month in an effort to come up with specific ways to improve diversity in the legal profession. Also in this issue: "In-House at the Big House: TDCJ General Counsel's Legal Career Stresses Compassionate Corrections," "No Jerks Allowed: How and Why to Stop Angry, Rude and Demeaning Workplace Behavior" and "For Businesses Facing Litigation, War Is the Path to Peace."
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In-House Texas: March 2008
Texas Lawyer
In three key business rulings handed down on Feb. 20, the U.S. Supreme Court continued its trend toward freeing companies from the conflicting regulation of 50 different states in favor of one federal regime. Also in this issue: "The Lord of the Ringtones," "Software and Consulting for the 'Net Generation," "GCs Should Treat Legal Fees Like Execs Treat Business Issues," "Good Strategies Can Defend Against AGs' Suits," "Four Things Every GC Should Know About Love Contracts" and "Issues in Retaliation Law."
In-House Texas: February 2008
Texas Lawyer
A recent meeting at Lyondell Chemical Co. featured an unusual event: knighting ceremonies. Also, "Wall Street, Silicon Valley Stints Groom GC to Lead Austin Tech Business," "The Pitfalls of Recession Planning," "Tangled in the Web: Managing the Facebook Generation," "In a Legal Crisis, Focus on Preservation," "Board Election Overhaul Looms as Shareholders Weigh In" and "New Memo Won't Ease Attorney-Client Privilege Concerns."
In-House Texas: January 2008
Texas Lawyer
One year after revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were put in place to address confusion and increased costs associated with electronic discovery, corporations are still struggling to comply with the new guidelines. Also, "Toll Road Agency Keeps Legal Services Director Busy." "Dealing With Dysfunctional Counsel." "Making In-House Diversity Happen Shouldn't Be So Difficult," and "The Magic of Metrics: The Top Three Benchmarks GCs Need to Evaluate Their Departments."
In-House Texas: December 2007
Texas Lawyer
Ever since oil first gushed in Texas, Houston-based Baker Botts has represented wildcatters. While those deals were always risky, even Baker Botts may not have anticipated that the deal made by the firm for its latest wildcatter -- Hunt Oil Co., a longtime client hungry for oil in Iraq -- was risking quite so much. Also: "Port of Houston Authority GC Focuses on Security And Shipment Surge," "Protecting the Company Brand in Cyberspace" and "Think Like a Plaintiffs Attorney."
In-House Texas: November 2007
Texas Lawyer
The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 7 will start considering whether the Federal Arbitration Act allows parties to an arbitration agreement to expand judicial review of an arbitration decision beyond the explicit terms of the statute. Also "Pharmaceutical Company GC Combines Law, Science and the Arts," "Mergers Create Immigration Concerns for Workers, Employers," "More GCs Turn to Firms for Help With Caseloads, E-Discovery" and "Take Concrete Steps to Rein in Outside Counsel Costs."
