Most Recent Practice Advisories
Blanche v. Lau and Advising LPRs With Criminal Legal System Encounters About Travel Abroad
- Border Enforcement
- July 7, 2026
This practice alert analyzes the Supreme Court’s June 23, 2026 decision in Blanche v. Lau, which held that border officers do not need clear and convincing evidence at the time of inspection to treat a returning lawful permanent resident (LPR) as seeking admission for purposes of removal proceedings. The alert explains the Court’s ruling, its impact on current immigration law, and practical considerations for attorneys advising LPRs with pending criminal charges or other criminal legal system encounters who are considering international travel. It also explores unresolved questions regarding parole, detention, evidentiary standards, and strategies for challenging inadmissibility determinations.
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Practice Pointer: J-1 Research Scholar – A Misunderstood Immigration Category
- Business and the Workforce
- May 18, 2026
An in-depth practice advisory on J‑1 Research Scholar status, covering eligibility criteria, sponsor roles, funding requirements, and key legal considerations.
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Electronic Filing and Access to Electronic Federal Court Documents
- Due Process and the Courts
- March 13, 2026
This Practice Advisory explains the federal rules authorizing electronic filing in federal court; describes how to file documents in federal court using the Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) System; and outlines how to access electronic documents through Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER). The Advisory discusses restrictions on electronic access to court documents in immigration cases.
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