Missouri In House Counsel Legal news, updates and analysis

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

These 20 honorees are in-house counsel at all levels who, among other things, navigate complicated contract negotiations, represent their companies in high-stakes litigation and defend some of an organization’s most important assets.

Ramona G. Palmer-Eason has joined Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling as general counsel.  

Mark Menghini reported to the University Board of Curators on April 4 as its newly appointed general counsel.

Jesus A. Osete has been appointed as general counsel to the Secretary of State’s Office.

Kirt Salmon has joined Cigna as its legal counsel in St. Louis.

Bill Waits has joined the Clayton-based chemical manufacturing company as corporate counsel.

The federal agencies released guidance to help employers who use artificial intelligence and other software tools for human resources purposes avoid potential law violations.

Companies are looking to their legal departments to lead environmental, social and governance strategies, but many businesses don’t want their in-house lawyers speaking publicly about social issues, such as racial justice and human rights. 

Let’s all challenge ourselves to place a higher value on life experiences that differ from our own. Differences can drive cultural change and growth.