August 23, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Revisions in Texas Law Lead to Dismissal of Capital Murder Conviction After 18 YearsWhen Neal Robbins walked out of the Montgomery County Jail on Aug. 18 as a free man after spending almost 18 years in prison on a capital murder conviction, his release was due largely to revisions in Texas law and the dogged determination of Houston criminal defense solo Brian Wice.
By MARY ALICE ROBBINS
6 minute read
August 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Since Middle School, BMC Software GC Pat Tagtow Knew His DestinyWhen Pat Tagtow heard the general counsel for a major corporation speak at a Chicago middle school's "Career Day" about his international law career and the traveling he did on the job, Tagtow made the decision to become a lawyer.
By Mary Alice Robbins
21 minute read
August 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Q&A With GC of BMC Software Inc.What are some best practices from Patrick Tagtow, the GC of BMC Software?
By Mary Alice Robbins
4 minute read
July 22, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Dallas Bar Association Recognized for Achievement and Other 'Newsmakers' of the WeekBy MARY ALICE ROBBINS
7 minute read
July 13, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Sharon A. Sweeney Appointed as Senior VP, GC for Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and More Weekly 'Newsmakers'By Mary Alice Robbins
9 minute read
July 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
David DeVeau Had to Dabble in Family Law for a $3 Billion DealWhen Houston-based Kinder Morgan Inc. was trying to acquire Hiland Partners in 2015, David R. DeVeau, the company's vice president and general counsel, had to bone up on an area of law that previously had been unfamiliar to him.
By Mary Alice Robbins
20 minute read
July 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Newsmakers: Week on July 4Tim McConn has joined Yetter Coleman as a partner in Houston. He is a commercial trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in disputes in the upstream and midstream sectors of the oil and gas industry.
By Mary Alice Robbins
9 minute read