Posted On: January 8, 2010 by David Badertscher

ABA Journal Weekly Newsletter

Top Ten Stories for Week Ending January 8, 2010.

Layoffs
BigLaw Laid Off More than 12,000 People in 2009, the Worst Year Ever
Jan 4, 2010, 06:55 am CST

Law Students
Almost 1/3 of Law Students Expect to Graduate with $120K Debt
Jan 6, 2010, 08:23 am CST

Law Practice Management
Two Chief Justices Have One Word of Advice for Solos: Unbundling
Jan 4, 2010, 10:56 am CST

Careers
ABA Prez Laments Young Lawyers 'Squashed by Debt,' Presses Deferment Idea
Jan 4, 2010, 07:33 am CST

Law Practice Management
Law School Rank and Class Year Take Back Seat to Practical Skills in 2010
Jan 7, 2010, 10:01 am CST

Business of Law
BigLaw Partners May Be Worth Top Pay, But What About Associates?
Jan 5, 2010, 05:55 pm CST

Consumer Law
Angry About 27.99% Credit Card Rate, Lawyer Refuses to Pay, Threatens Suit
Jan 6, 2010, 11:44 am CST

Criminal Justice
Las Vegas Courthouse Shooter Had Served Time for Killing His Brother
Jan 6, 2010, 07:14 am CST

Business of Law
Growing Midsize Firm Pays Big Bucks, Targets 'Core Industries'
Jan 7, 2010, 12:00 am CST

U.S. Supreme Court
Scalia Worried About Supreme Court Filled with Experienced Judges
Jan 5, 2010, 07:08 am CST