Fieldfisher Launches Ambitious Expansion in Portugal, Aiming for Top 10 Law Firm Status Through Strategic Partnership

Lisbon, Portugal — Fieldfisher, a British law firm, officially launched operations in Portugal on July 1, partnering with André Miranda Associados (AMA) to enhance its foothold in Europe. The firm aspires to rank among the top 10 legal establishments in the country by leveraging AMA’s capabilities and shared vision, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and sector growth. In a notable achievement, AMA reported a 20% increase in turnover for 2024, mirroring similar growth experienced by Fieldfisher in Spain. The integration of personal and professional assets involved absorbing AMA’s structured workforce of 68 professionals, including 45 … Read more

Judicial Voices Clash with Trump’s Law Enforcement Expansion in D.C.

Judges and grand jurors in Washington, D.C., are expressing strong concerns regarding a recent uptick in federal law enforcement efforts that have targeted former President Donald Trump. This surge in policing is seen as an infringement on legal processes and is raising alarm among those involved in the judicial system. The increase has prompted vigorous debate among legal professionals, who argue that the expanded authority given to agencies could undermine the integrity of the judicial process. Many judges believe that these actions could lead to an increased perception of politicization within the courts, consequently eroding … Read more

DeSantis Administration Fights Back After Federal Court Halts Expansion of Controversial Everglades Detention Facility

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration has moved swiftly to contest a federal judge’s recent ruling that aligns with environmental advocacy groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, mandating that operations at a debated immigrant detention facility in the Everglades must cease. The state has submitted a notice of appeal following U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams’ issuance of a preliminary injunction. The court’s ruling halts any further construction and prohibits the addition of new detainees to the facility, which locally has been labeled “Alligator Alcatraz.” Judge Williams has also mandated the dismantling of temporary fencing, the removal of … Read more

Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Fast-Track Deportation Expansion, Offering Hope to Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants

WASHINGTON — A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb has placed a temporary hold on the Trump administration’s efforts to broaden fast-track deportations for immigrants who entered the country through humanitarian parole. This decision, announced on Friday, may have significant implications for hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States. Judge Cobb determined that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had overstepped its authority in trying to enlarge expedited removal practices that target many vulnerable immigrants. In her 84-page order, she emphasized that the dangers faced by these immigrants outweigh the government’s … Read more