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

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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

Pro-Palestinian Activist Faces Deportation Amid Legal Battle Over U.S. Residency Status

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An immigration judge in New Orleans has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, to either Syria or Algeria. This ruling, made public in court documents, cites allegations that Khalil failed to disclose critical information on his green card application. Khalil’s legal team has announced plans to appeal the ruling but cautioned that the process could move quickly and may not yield favorable outcomes. They emphasized that an earlier ruling from a federal judge in New Jersey is currently preventing Khalil’s removal while the courts review his habeas corpus … Read more

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Temporary Protected Status, Offering Hope to Thousands of Venezuelans and Haitians

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians, as the government failed to update its systems, leaving many TPS holders unable to re-register. This ruling stems from a case that significantly impacts hundreds of thousands of immigrants, who have been left in uncertain circumstances. Judge Edward M. Chen ruled on Friday that the administration’s actions to revoke humanitarian protections from over one million Venezuelans and Haitians were illegal. Despite the judge’s ruling, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website continued to indicate … Read more

Unwavering Detention: Restaurant Workers Held Despite Legal Status Claims

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YPSILANTI, Mich. — A group of restaurant workers continues to be detained despite claims from their legal representatives asserting that they hold valid immigration status. The ongoing situation has sparked concerns about the treatment of workers in the food service industry. Authorities initially apprehended the workers during an operation intended to address immigration violations. However, their attorney argues that these individuals are legally present in the country and thus should not be subject to removal proceedings. The legal team is calling for immediate release, stating that the detentions are unwarranted given the workers’ legal standing. … Read more