Morning News Roundup for Wednesday

Good morning! Here are the top news stories:

Duane Morris has picked up a total of 50 former Wolf Block attorneys — that’s the final number…

Buchanan Ingersoll has deferred start dates for first-year associates to February 2010…

Sheppard Mullin recently hired three new attorneys in Los Angeles and China…

Kirkland & Ellis has laid off at least 80 support staff, according to numerous tipsters…

Covington & Burling will not hold layoffs, or adjust salaries, or cancel bonuses, or defer incoming associates…