U.S. Supreme Court
May 12, 2010
White House Lawyer May Be New SG
With Elena Kagan nominated to join the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House now has another plum post to fill: solicitor general. The favorite for the position appears to be experienced appellate lawyer Donald B. Verrilli Jr.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - With Elena Kagan nominated to join the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House now has another plum legal position to fill: the post of solicitor general.
Kagan has served as solicitor general for just over a year, arguing six cases. When appointed, she had never argued before the court, and Washington legal sources expect her to be replaced by a more experienced appellate...
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