Morning News Roundup for Wednesday

This morning’s top stories:

Reed Smith laid off 26 attorneys and 74 staff across its US and UK offices…

Robinson & Cole eliminated 11 attorneys and 19 support staff positions…

California’s Allen Matkins has cut six associates and four staffers, according to online sources…

Birmingham, Alabama law firm Leitman, Siegal & Payne will acquire cross-town rival Campbell, Gidiere, Lee, Sinclair & Williams…

Clifford Chance has announced an associate pay freeze, with the firm keeping fee earner and business services salaries at 2008 levels…