Welcome to today’s legal news rundown, bringing you the most pertinent headlines from the law world.
According to recent records, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton paid lawyers and law firms $3.2 million from his campaign funds over the past six months to defend him during his impeachment trial. Payments were made to lead defender, Anthony Buzbee, and three law firms – Hilton Stone, Scheef & Stone, and Cogdell Law Firm.
Target Corp. announced the retirement of Don Liu, its chief legal and compliance officer, who joined the company in 2016. Target is currently searching for Liu’s successor.
In design news, Husch Blackwell’s St. Louis metro area office is receiving attention for its aesthetic, which very much embodies a hospitality-inspired style over a typical corporate atmosphere. The Clayton, Missouri office is said to feature soft drapes, creative fiber art, and custom totems situated along the corridors. See the full design at Interior Design.
Elsewhere, a lease for a nearly 10,000-square-foot office at Wills Wharf has been signed by Duane Morris. Wells Wharf is part of Harbor Point, a waterfront mixed-use campus positioned near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor neighborhood. More on Rebusiness Online.
Several legal talent moves have been announced recently:
- Stacey Grigsby has returned to Covington & Burling as a litigation partner in Washington following her term as the former deputy White House counsel to President Biden.
- Shane Foster has joined Greenberg Traurig’s team in Phoenix, Ariz. as a shareholder in the financial regulatory and compliance practice.
- Manatt Phelps & Phillips has welcomed Binta Niambi Brown as an entertainment partner in their New York office.
- At Miles & Stockbridge, Warren T. Allen II and Ray D. McKenzie will serve as principals with the white collar, fraud, and government investigations practice group in Washington, D.C.
- Steptoe has added Stephen Aschettino as a partner in New York.
- Norton Rose Fulbright have gained Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere as partners in Chicago, both moving from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila.
The above are just a few in the list of recent lateral moves. For the full rundown, please view the original article at Bloomberg Law.