Morning News Roundup for Friday

Good morning. Here’s what’s up:

Philadelphia’s Schnader Harrison laid off partners, associates and staff in March…

Also in Phillie, Dechert is deferring start dates for two-thirds of its incoming associates…

Rather than lay off under-productive attorneys, Russell McVeagh is encouraging its lawyers to increase their pro bono work…

A tipster reports more stealth layoffs at Duval & Stachenfeld…

Kilpatrick Stockton has offered its deferred associates a salary advance, but no deferral stipend…