Morning News Roundup for Thursday

Good morning! It’s the birthday of lawyer and 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison! He’s 176 years young today!

Here are the top stories:

Allen & Overy loses two partners…

Crowell & Moring has snagged a team of five Patton Boggs partners, and two government lawyers, for its environmental practice…

Washington DC’s Gilbert Oshinsky becomes Gilbert LLP , and seeks new associates…

Ogier, a leading offshore law firm, is laying off 17 people…

Ledingham Chalmers has announced a drop in pre-tax profits of 20%, but does not intend to hold layoffs…