Judges and Judiciary
May 14, 2013
After nearly a year in limbo, Northern District nominee set to join federal bench
After nearly a year as a judicial nominee in the Northern District of California, William H. Orrick III's wait to join the federal bench is almost over.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
After nearly a year as a judicial nominee in the Northern District of California, William H. Orrick III's wait to join the federal bench is almost over.
The Senate announced a consent agreement late Thursday on Orrick's confirmation, indicating a filibuster from the Republican minority is unlikely, and he just needs a simple majority of more than 50 Senators to confirm him.
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