Mark Bauer

Mark Bauer is the bureau chief of Texas Lawyer. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MarkBauer

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October 25, 2018 | National Law Journal

Invasion of the Clerkship Snatchers? The Rise and Fall of the Federal Clerkship Training Academy

"I cannot imagine a scenario in which any self-respecting judge would allow an incoming law clerk to undergo top secret training."

By Todd C. Peppers

6 minute read

October 17, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Uncharted Waters: Navigating Recent US Tariffs and Future Trade Actions

With November mid-term elections quickly approaching and the results of the Trump Administration's ongoing Section 232 investigation into auto imports expected in the coming months, 2019 is likely to be another year of significant changes for trade.

By Frank Samolis and David Stewart

3 minute read

October 16, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

3 Must-Dos for Conducting Internal Investigations in the #MeToo Era

In the #MeToo era, the energy sector is especially susceptible to harassment claims. In order to minimize liability and do right by their employees, companies must conduct well thought-out and thorough investigations.

By Cristina E. Rodriguez and Jillian C. Beck

3 minute read

October 05, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Addressing #MeToo Transgressions Begins By Admitting We Have a Problem—A Problem That Implicates All of Us

"We" are the men who are not #MeToo transgressors, but who still refuse to the see the problem. We try to absolve our responsibility by saying things like "boys will be boys." We minimize complaints. We avert our gaze.

By Jim Dolan

5 minute read

October 04, 2018 | National Law Journal

Can Your Political Campaign Call Me? The TCPA and Political Robocalls

Time will tell whether autodialed political calls to cellphones, including text messages, will be allowed without prior express consent.

By Debra Bernard

6 minute read

October 04, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Brace Yourselves, PACER-Like Systems Are Coming This Winter

The Texas Supreme Court took the next step in expanding re:SearchTX, which grants access to state court records electronically filed anywhere in Texas.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

October 03, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Corporate Roster 2018: Texas' Best-Paid General Counsel

These Texas general counsel are among the five highest-paid executives at their companies.

By Texas Lawyer

1 minute read

October 03, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Corporate Roster 2018: Option Exercises and Stock Vesting Chart

Some of Texas' best-paid general counsel exercised options to buy stock or units in 2017.

By Texas Lawyer

1 minute read