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Bad-Faith Appeal Costs Lawyer $58,000
The courts can't blame Clifford Van Syoc for trying, but they can charge him. The Cherry Hill, N.J., lawyer must pay $58,000 in counsel fees and costs for pursuing a reverse discrimination claim that a federal district judge found baseless. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, saying Van Syoc fit the bill as a sanctionable attorney, namely one "who so multiplies the proceedings in any case unreasonably and vexatiously."Camden Pays $1.1M To Settle Suits By Passed-Over In-House Lawyers
Camden`s city council agreed last Thursday to a $1.1 million settlement of federal suits by six attorneys and a secretary who alleged political influence in the city`s law department.LL.M.: The Secret Resume Weapon
Layoffs, stagnant hiring and bleak prospects for unemployed attorneys have, alas, become commonplace. But ambitious law students, and those looking to solidify their current position, can add another weapon to their arsenal: the LL.M. It's not for everyone, but the master of laws degree can mean the difference between the winners and the also-rans in today's competitive job market.Web Sites Can Net Attorneys More Clients
Though creating and maintaining a Web site may seem daunting, especially in lean economic times, the Internet is a marketing tool that attorneys simply can't ignore. Law firm marketers and consultants agree that having a Web site is expected these days and that the Web is a great way to reach out to potential clients. It's also a great equalizer: No matter the size, a firm can present any image it would like.Marketing in Small Firms Means Wearing Many Hats
Solo and small firm practitioners must be lawyers, office managers, bookkeepers and sometimes secretaries. They also fill the changing and (sometimes) dreaded role of marketing director. Experienced practitioners agree that the keys to successful marketing -- and thus a successful practice -- include a commitment to the task, a carefully-crafted plan and a well-chosen niche.Dechert's Philly Office May Be on the Move
Dechert, an institution in Philadelphia's Center City for more than a century, could be moving its offices to the 30th Street Station area to decrease its tax burden when its lease expires at the Bell Atlantic Tower in 2005. Barton Winokur, Dechert's chairman, said the firm was exploring all of its options, but he feels Philadelphia creates an "unfair tax climate" for professional service companies.Homecourt Site Still Looking For Advantage
It was supposed to help stem the tide as Philadelphia continued to lose top-notch law-school talent to other major cities. But after almost a year of criticism of the finished product, the Homecourt Advantage Web site is going into the shop for some major repairs.Trending Stories
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