Drinker Biddle Makes Second Round of Associate Layoffs, Moves to Merit System (Law.com)

Drinker Biddle & Reath has conducted a second round of associate layoffs — dropping a reported 22 on Friday — and is set to inform remaining associates that they will be put in four levels as opposed to associate classes as the firm moves to a merit-based system. According to a memo sent to associates, there will be a meeting Wednesday to discuss the new system, which “reorganizes all …