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La Salle County Democrats to Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Event with Immigration Lawyer Sara Dady on March 5

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La Salle, IL – The local Democratic Party community in La Salle County has set a gathering for Wednesday, March 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be hosted at the La Salle VFW located at 2325 Donahue St. This event marks a significant opportunity for area residents to engage with party activities and discussions on important civic topics. The evening will feature Sara Dady, a distinguished immigration attorney from Rockford. Dady will lead a presentation titled “Know your rights,” aimed at educating attendees on various legal rights, particularly in the context of immigration. … Read more

Community Mourns the Loss of Halifax Lawyer and Prison Justice Advocate, Harry Critchley, at 32

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Halifax, Canada — The legal and prison justice communities are mourning the loss of Harry Critchley, a 32-year-old lawyer known for his advocacy and deep commitment to justice for the incarcerated. Critchley, who was a founding member of the East Coast Prison Justice Society, died unexpectedly last week following a cardiac event while skiing in Cape Breton. Originally from Ontario, Critchley moved to Nova Scotia over a decade ago to attend the University of King’s College, where he studied philosophy. His early experiences at the college were formative; it was there that he first became … Read more

Former U.S. Immigration Lawyer Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Exploiting Vulnerable Clients in Fraudulent Residency Scheme

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New York — A former U.S. immigration lawyer, Kofi Amankwaa, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison after admitting to defrauding numerous clients through a deceptive scheme that exploited U.S. immigration law, federal authorities said. Amankwaa, 70, who is of Ghanaian descent, was sentenced on Feb. 26, 2025, to 70 months in federal custody for orchestrating a scheme that involved filing bogus claims under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These forms falsely accused family members of abuse to help clients improperly seek permanent residency status in the United States. U.S. District Judge … Read more

Alberta Lawyer Fined for Unprofessional Conduct Over Sharing Client’s Private Photo

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CALGARY, Alberta — A Calgary-based lawyer faced sanctions from the Law Society of Alberta after sending a topless photograph of his client to opposing counsel, an act that has breached professional conduct standards and spurred widespread condemnation within the legal community. The controversial incident, which has ignited discussions on ethics and privacy in legal practice, occurred when the lawyer, whose name has been withheld, mistakenly forwarded the sensitive image that was inadvertently sent to him by his own client. The photograph was intended to demonstrate injuries the client had sustained in an accident, not for … Read more