Advocate

Chandigarh Bar Association Defends Advocate Pankaj Chandgothia Amid Controversial FIR Claims

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Chandigarh, India — The District Bar Association has expressed strong disapproval of a police complaint lodged against local attorney Pankaj Chandgothia. The complaint, filed on July 13, accuses Chandgothia of failing to act on a consumer grievance despite receiving a payment of ₹2.80 lakh. Association members believe the complaint reflects poorly on both the legal community and the principles of justice. They insist that attorneys should be allowed the opportunity to address issues before facing law enforcement scrutiny. The FIR, or First Information Report, claims that Chandgothia did not pursue necessary actions regarding a client’s … Read more

Community Mourns the Loss of Henry ‘Hank’ Feuerzeig: A Lifelong Advocate for Justice and Family Values

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Atlanta, Georgia — Henry L. Feuerzeig, a respected former judge and attorney, passed away on Monday at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy marked by integrity and commitment to his family and community. Born in Chicago, Feuerzeig began his career as a newspaper reporter and editor during the 1960s before turning to law and relocating to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He spent 58 years married to Penny Feuerzeig, who once served as the Executive Editor of the Virgin Islands Daily News. The couple raised two children, Darcy and Paul, who … Read more

ED Rescinds Summons to Senior Advocate Amid Concerns Over Legal Privilege and Coercion

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New Delhi, India — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has withdrawn a summons directed at senior advocate Pratap Venugopal after a significant outcry regarding the agency’s actions. The move followed a letter from the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA) to Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, urging attention to what they deemed coercive measures against legal professionals. Venugopal received notification from the ED on June 20, indicating that the summons was no longer in effect. This summons pertained to an ongoing investigation into an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) linked to Care Health Insurance … Read more

Amidst Unprecedented Changes, Immigration Law Advocate Declares ‘War on Due Process’ in Trump Administration’s Policy Shift

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Oklahoma City, Okla. — Kelli Stump, the outgoing director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, reflects on a tumultuous year marked by seismic shifts in U.S. immigration policy. Stump has spent 19 years advocating for immigrants and will conclude her leadership of the organization founded nearly eight decades ago that now boasts a membership of 17,000. The landscape of immigration law shifted dramatically on January 20, when Donald Trump resumed the presidency with aggressive promises to enforce extensive deportation measures. Stump describes the current environment as one of unprecedented challenges, noting a concerning trend away … Read more