Missouri In-House Counsel

2025 In-House Counsel Awards: Publisher’s letter, honorees

Read the stories of men and women who partner and lead with CEOs across a spectrum of businesses and organizations — public to private, large to small, emerging to maturing.

Survey: In-house lawyers see little AI savings

A new ACC survey finds most in-house lawyers see no cost savings yet from law firms using generative AI, though usage by corporate legal teams has doubled.

Mistake-filled legal briefs show the limits of relying on AI tools at work

Courts worldwide are flagging AI-generated legal briefs with fake case citations, warning attorneys and professionals to verify AI-assisted work.

Commentary: How colleges and universities can improve Title IX investigations

Colleges face uncertainty as courts block Title IX amendments, leaving schools balancing compliance, investigations, and accused students’ rights.

CCO salaries rise 2.7 percent as job concerns grow in 2025

BarkerGilmore’s 2025 report shows chief compliance officer salaries rose 2.7%, with job concerns and compensation gaps shaping the compliance market.

Commentary: The Big Picture: Speaking for the Muddlers

Lawyers face tension between corporate rewards and community service, reflecting Charles Halpern’s journey from Arnold & Porter to public interest law.

Don’t believe hype on ‘no tax’ on tips, overtime, attorneys say

Lawyers caution that the OBBBA’s “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” deductions are limited, complex, and may confuse employers and workers.

Contributor Content

How the OBBBA impacts overtime pay and tipped income reporting rules

With the July 2025 passage of new federal tax legislation, employers and employees in overtime-heavy and tipped industries face new opportunities and responsibilities. Here is a list of frequently asked questions in connection with the legislation's key changes impacting overtime income tax and taxes on tipped income.

Digital Edition Fall 2025

The latest digital edition of Missouri Lawyers Media's In-House Counsel magazine.

Commentary: The Strategic Use of Settlement Counsel: When is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Settlement counsel can provide strategic benefits in complex litigation, saving time and enhancing negotiations while trial counsel focuses on trial.

AI contracting pitfalls in-house counsel can’t afford to miss

There are five key areas where companies should steer their attention in negotiations when contracting with AI vendors.

Corporate Counsel Roundtable discusses AI, remote work and the industry

Corporate counselors from a diverse array of industries gathered at Husch Blackwell in downtown St. Louis for Missouri Lawyers Media’s annual roundtable discussion.