Bauer's Power: In the Washington Post's Style section, check out this profile of Bob Bauer, the new White House counsel. He's won praise for his diplomacy that helped win over anti-abortion Democrats in the health care debate, but other challenges lie ahead.
Name Game: Late yesterday, the White House announced the names of new judicial appointees for the D.C. Superior Court and for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, all with D.C. connections. Our BLT posts are here and here.
Bopp on Top: We haven't heard the last of James Bopp Jr. by any means, according to this story in the Washington Post. Bopp, who launched the Citizens United case, has expanded staff to keep up legal attacks on campaign finance restrictions.
Stevens' Leavin': The New York Times surveys the landscape of possible replacements if Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens retires, as many expect he'll do in coming weeks. D.C. Circuit judge Merrick Garland is portrayed as the safest choice, but given President Barack Obama's post-health care momentum, he might try for a more liberal option. Our take on the state of play from Monday is here.
Place Race: Lawyers crowded a San Diego courtroom Thursday to debate over the proper venue for the growing number of class action and other suits being filed against Toyota over safety issues. Our Amanda Bronstad has the story.
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