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Dallas DA to Cut Four Jobs

Dallas DA to Cut Four Jobs

Budget cuts in Texas have taken their toll on the District Attorney’s office in Dallas, which is facing an approximately ten percent reduction in its operating budget. The good news…

California Courthouses to Close Once a Month

California Courthouses to Close Once a Month

California’s Judicial Council has ordered all California courthouses to be closed on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning September 16th. The scheme is intended to save money and avoid…

UC Law School Profs Hit By Pay Cut

UC Law School Profs Hit By Pay Cut

The University of California has announced a furloughs scheme beginning in September, affecting faculty at law schools, amongst others. The system is effectively slashing salaries by 4% to 10%. The…

Paull & Williamsons May Cut Hours, Lawyers

Paull & Williamsons May Cut Hours, Lawyers

Leading Scottish law firm Paull and Williamsons is discussing money-saving options with its staff, including reduced work weeks, sabbaticals, and involuntary redundancies. The firm employs 170 people in Aberdeen. No…

LA County Superior Courts Shut Courtrooms, Furlough Employees

LA County Superior Courts Shut Courtrooms, Furlough Employees

Today, the Los Angeles County Superior Courts implemented a furlough plan required by the state budget. On the third Wednesday of each month, the courts will close most facilities and…

Pinsent Masons to Hold Redundancy Consultation

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 almost 1,000 lawyers globally, including 275 partners; and 1,600 staff.…

Wragge & Co Targeting 85 for Redundancy

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 has also implemented a salary freeze. The firm is also…

Taylor Wessing Deferring Start Dates

Taylor Wessing Deferring Start Dates

Anglo-German law firm Taylor Wessing is asking for voluntary deferrals from its September 2009 and September 2010 incoming associate classes. The 750-attorney firm will pay a stipend of £7,500 ($10,872).…

Law Schools Begin Furloughing Employees

The National Law Journal reports that public universities and law schools are making their faculty and staff take unpaid time off to save money. Public universities have begun furloughing employees…