Solicitor General Resigns

Solicitor General Paul Clement resigned yesterday after serving in that capacity since 2005.  He had served in the SG's office for the last seven years, which, according to the DOJ, is the longest stint since 1885.  More details from Tony Mauro in the Legal Times here.  The article speculates that Clement is likely to attract a compensation package of between $2 million and $3 million in private practice.