ABA Journal Weekly Newsletter. February 13, 2009.

Top Ten Stories of the Week ending February 13, 2009:

Law Firms Bloody Thursday: 6 Major Law Firms Ax Attorneys; More Layoffs at Others?
Feb 12, 2009, 01:54 pm CST
More Partner Bloodletting Predicted for 2009 Associate Laid Off Twice in Four Months Looks at the Bright Side Hogan & Hartson Offers Sweet Buyout Deal to Senior Staff: 20-30 Weeks WolfBlock Cuts Associate Salaries by 10%, Promises More Bonus Money Lawyers at UK Firm Reduce Work Hours to Save Jobs
Law Firms Oops. Confidential Settlement Revealed in Quinn Emanuel Brochure Feb 10, 2009, 07:03 am CST
ABA Midyear Meeting 2009 ABA House to Air Live on the Web Feb 11, 2009, 11:22 am CST
Law Practice Management
Despite Economy, Some Open New Law Firms–and Thrive Feb 9, 2009, 03:41 pm CST
Civil Procedure Judge Says Firm Must Explain ‘Fraudulent’ Removals or Pony Up $25K Feb 10, 2009, 02:57 pm CST
Criminal Justice
Pa. Attorney Fatally Shot in Office Parking Lot
Feb 11, 2009, 12:26 pm CST
Attorney Fees How Big Firms May Bill in 2011: Lower Fees and Associate Time Feb 10, 2009, 09:49 am CST
Legal Ethics
Irked Judge Asks 3 Lawyers to Explain Alleged Secret Fee-Sharing Agreement
Feb 10, 2009, 05:47 pm CST
Legal Marketing Law Firm Touts ’60 Minute Divorce’ (Poll)
Feb 11, 2009, 09:05 am CST
Law Practice Management Locked-Out Lord & Whip Partner Pursues ‘Nuclear Option’
Feb 11, 2009, 07:05 pm CST

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