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ETL Global Bolsters Canary Islands Presence by Merging with Pracan, Aiming to Enhance Client Services and Regional Expertise

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – ETL Global, a major player in the global consultancy market, has announced the integration of Pracan into its network through an existing member firm, Cabrera Rodríguez ETL Global. This strategic move, completed in 2021, marks a significant step in ETL Global’s expansion within the Canary Islands. Armando Pérez Florido, managing partner at Pracan ETL Global, described the integration as a transformative development that broadens both the firm’s operational capabilities and its perspective. He emphasized that this advancement would enrich client services, streamline processes, and maintain the personalized attention that … Read more

Presidential Orders Raise Legal and Ethical Storms, Targeting Lawyers’ Autonomy and Client Rights

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Washington, D.C. — In a move prompting substantial legal and ethical concerns, the current administration under President Donald Trump has initiated stringent measures against lawyers and law firms that challenge or could potentially challenge, his policies. Notably, the president has ordered the enforcement of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, pushing for sanctions against attorneys who present arguments to courts deemed by the administration as harassing or unnecessarily costly. In addition to Rule 11, President Trump has targeted lawyers under Rule 3.1 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, focusing on penalties … Read more

Border Agents Request Phone from Lawyer Representing Pro-Palestinian Client

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Washington – In a recent incident that has stirred concerns about privacy and legal boundaries, U.S. border agents at an undisclosed location asked a lawyer to hand over her mobile phone. The attorney, who is known for representing clients advocating for Palestinian rights, was required to provide her phone on request by the border officials, notably without a clear explanation of the legal grounds for this action. The lawyer, who wishes to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the situation, reported feeling compelled to comply with the agents’ demands despite uncertainties regarding the legality … Read more

Immigration Lawyers Vow to Uphold Client Rights Amid New Federal Investigations and Accusations of Misconduct

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Washington, D.C. – Amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration, immigration attorneys throughout the United States are voicing their strong commitment to continue advocating for their clients, while expressing concerns over the implications this scrutiny may have on constitutional rights and the rule of law. Recently, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice to launch investigations into immigration lawyers who have filed lawsuits against the U.S. government over the past eight years. The President branded these legal actions as “frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious litigation.” He indicated that any law firms found to be engaging … Read more