Category Archives: Cross-Border Issues

BLF reports and analyzes recent developments on border issues between the USA and Canada, and what the legal ramifications could be for our clients.

BLF’s Michigan Office has New Signs Up!

I realize that I might be making a “big deal” out of something that seems to be so trivial but when we consider that the things that I once took for granted (i.e. corporate logos, business cards, letterhead, signage, etc.), … Continue reading

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Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude: A List and Corresponding Citations

After reading through more cases than we ever did during all of the Law School, we have compiled a list (and accompanying case citations) of Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude!!  To be clear, what we have compiled thus far, is merely … Continue reading

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Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude – Discussing the great Border-Crossing Criminal Law Issue!

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), permits the removal or denial of re-admittance of aliens who have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. But what is such a crime? The U.S. government and the judiciary have never explicitly … Continue reading

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From Canada to the U.S.A. – Happy (insert Country Name) Day!!

Tuesday was Canada Day and Friday is (the U.S.A.’s) Independence Day! Regardless of which side of the border I’m on, this week, it is a time for celebration and reflection.  Both Canada and the U.S.A. are celebrating one of the … Continue reading

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