Happy New Year 2009!
Jan 1st, 2009 by shihjern
A little while ago, New York heralded the arrival of 2009. The celebrations at Times Square were as euphoric as ever, but of course, I am now smart enough to just watch on TV in the comfort of my living room. I was hardly going to spend 10 hours waiting in the bitter cold just to watch that ball drop!
2008 was an eventful year. The United States elected its first non-white President. The global economy has crumbled in an unprecedented manner. In Malaysia, for the first time ever, the ruling coalition lost control of four states and its two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Layoffs are happening everywhere, especially at the once mighty investment banks. People say that the full bloodbath will occur this month, after the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Oh well. It is what it is. I can only hope that the top law firms remain steady in these tumultuous times. Here’s to a great New Year!