Press Slams Freshfields for Trainee Layoffs [Update 2]
In May, London’s Freshfields announced that only 14 of its class of 48 trainees set to start this Fall would…
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Fates to Be Decided for Clifford Chance Litigation Associates
We have been reporting on the saga of Clifford Chance's US litigation practice. Group head Mark Kirsch jumped ship to…
Simpson Thacher in Midst of Major Layoffs
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is holding widespread, unannounced layoffs at its New York City headquarters, causing considerable confusion and consternation…
Rumor: Cravath Holds Stealth Layoffs, Cuts 25 Associates
Blawgs are reporting that Cravath has been holding stealth layoffs of associates since December 2008, letting 25 lawyers go for…
Paul Hastings Hiring in LA, Firing Everywhere Else
Blawgs are reporting that Paul Hastings is cutting 25 staffers related to document production from several offices, including New York.…
UK Lawyers to Lose 10,000 Jobs by 2011
London's The Times newspaper predicts that up to 10,000 UK lawyers could lose their jobs over the next two years,…
Tipster: Miller Canfield Lays Off 16 Lawyers, 9 Staff [Update]
A JDJournal tipster informs us that the Detroit headquarters of Miller Canfield has let go 25 people, which includes approximately…
The Week in Law Firm Layoffs
Last week in law firm layoffs: Pinsent Masons: undisclosed Sughrue Mion: undisclosed Alameda County, California: 29 lawyers Wragge & Co:…
Pinsent Masons to Hold Redundancy Consultation
Pinsent Masons is holding a redundancy consultation. It has not announced how many positions have been targeted. The firm employs…
Tipster: Stealth Layoffs at Sughrue Mion
A JDJournal tipster says he or she is the latest victim of stealth layoffs at intellectual property firm Sughrue Mion:…
Alameda County, California to Cut 29 Attorneys
Alameda County, California’s new budget calls for layoffs and program cuts to close a $178 million funding deficit, including cutting…
Wragge & Co Targeting 85 for Redundancy
Top Birmingham, UK law firm Wragge has announced a redundancy consultation, targeting 85 fee earners, support staff and secretaries. It…