People exit the Legg Mason Building Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Baltimore. The investment firm Legg Mason said Friday it is cutting about 8 percent of its corporate staff in response to severe market conditions. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

People exit the Legg Mason Building Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Baltimore. The investment firm Legg Mason said Friday it is cutting about 8 percent of its corporate staff in response to severe market conditions.