It is official, former NC Gov. Mike Easley is joining McGuireWoods Consulting. McGuireWoods Consulting is a subsidiary of the McGuireWoods law firm which has around 900 lawyers.
In light of recent stories in the media and reports of possible federal investigations it would seem like he may more likely need the assistance of a good law firm rather than employment by a mega-lobbying law firm (and numerous reader comments on these stories seem to agree). You can see stories here, here, here, here, here and here (phew), ok that is enough – there is more but you get the drift. While not proof it brings to mind the old saying "where there is smoke there is fire" and I hear from the grapevine that there is more to come so stay tuned…
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