COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

BEFORE COURT, CUTBACKS: The economic downturn is forcing law firms to think frugally. Some local law firms have rescinded job offers, hired fewer interns and laid off staff. Some lawyers say the slump may even end the longtime practice of charging billable hours.

FOCUS WISDOM: To keep staff members engaged as the economy struggles, companies are offering perks beyond employee discounts, such as education grants and sabbaticals.

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT: Lionel Sawyer & Collins managing partner Paul Hejmanowski discusses his love of the sea and describes his fantasy of ruling a galactic empire.

THIS WEEK'S LIST: Criminal and immigration attorneys.

THIS WEEK'S BUSINESS PRESS POLL QUESTION

Log onto the Las Vegas Business Press Web site and let us hear your opinion on this week's question.

Local grocery stores are already trying to encourage more shoppers to use reusable bags to cut back on the use of plastic bags, but San Francisco may go a step further. San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi has introduced legislation intended to encourage customers to bring their own shopping bags so grocers can reduce the number of paper bags provided at checkout. The ordinance would require retailers to offer a 10-cent rebate to customers who use reusable sacks. The ordinance would also fine stores that fail to comply and is intended to help reduce the number of trees chopped down every year.

Would you support a local law to encourage grocery store customers to bring their own reusable bags with them when they shop?

Answer at www.lvbusinesspress.com/poll/