I found an article in the New York Times to be of interest to attorneys here - its about how lawyers in America are being retrenched, earning less and generally struggling to get clients and make a living.  Incidentally, the number of law graduates in the united States is up 20% this year on the year before and has reached all time record highs!  Read the article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/17/fashion/17lawyer.html?scp=3&sq=lawyers&st=cse