To avoid downsizing as the economy declines, law firms are migrating to where creditors fight over corporate remains. Read more..

By JONATHAN D. GLATER - The New York Times

As Britain officially falls into recession, unemployment in Spain hits an eight-year high. Read more..

By MATTHEW SALTMARSH - The New York Times

Interest rates are falling, but many potential borrowers may not qualify for the best rates. Read more..

By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD - The New York Times

While the middle years of the Bush term were mostly positive, it began and ended with recessions. Read more..

By FLOYD NORRIS - The New York Times

Dealing with banks’ bad assets should be high on the list now. So how do we go about it? Read more..

By JOE NOCERA - The New York Times

The mixed fourth-quarter performance is unlikely to resolve the uncertainty about the outlook for the giant industrial and finance conglomerate. Read more..

By STEVE LOHR - The New York Times

The major indexes finished about 2 percent lower for the week, their third week of losses. Read more..

By JACK HEALY - The New York Times

In a year when the sins of a few are being paid for by many, it is appropriate for people at all income levels to adopt some survival techniques. Read more..

By PAUL SULLIVAN - The New York Times

An executive pitched in at the Four Seasons for a historic day in Washington. Read more..

By HARRY HURT III - The New York Times

First Centennial Bank of Redlands, Calif., was seized by a state regulator, the third bank in the nation to fail this year. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times