Alexi provides high-quality answers to complex legal questions in memo format for lawyers. Below you can see a collection of sample excerpts from just some of the thousands of research memos we produce.
Does a university have a right to obtain a written statement of reasons for not overturning peer review committees?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a party be found to have waived their contractual right to arbitrate by engaging in dilatory conduct in an arbitration proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judge's decision to depart from the principle of finality for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the law around reasonable accommodation in employment law?
California, United States of America
Can a jury strike a jury notice in a medical malpractice case?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is a constructive trust in real estate?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the court have an obligation to instruct the jury on "mistake of law"?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court order that a person be required to pay a fine of up to $100,000 for failing to attend a hearing?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the term "excusable neglect" in the context of employment law?
California, United States of America
Does the use of secular humanism textbooks violate the Establishment Clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it a violation of due process and fundamental fairness to impeach a defendant's postarrest silence following a Miranda warning?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to amend or amend their complaint when they are dismissed with leave to amend?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for possession of property against a defendant who owns the property in question?
"New York", United States of America
What is the cut-off date for making an application?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law where a Defendant objected to the publication of a Defendant's medical records?
California, United States of America
Are there any concerns that this interpretation of the nondiscretionary appeal statute will encourage frivolous appeals?
"New York", United States of America
How has the BCSC interpreted the hearsay rule?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for commencement of an action for damages for wrongful dismissal?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a jury award pain and suffering damages?
Alberta, Canada
What is the burden of making a minimal representation showing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a sanitary district in an unincorporated area?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a plaintiff has suffered great bodily injury?
California, United States of America
What is a second or successive habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of a petitioner for writ of habeas corpus that is collaterally attacking his conviction?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to have the judge instruct the jury on his theory of the case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a prosecutor injected her own personal belief into her argument when she disparaged defendant's defense based on lack of intent to kill?
California, United States of America
Is a medical waste treatment facility exempt from a writ of mandate?
California, United States of America
When will an employer be required to prove that they have insurance coverage under the Workers' Compensation Act?
California, United States of America
What is the initial burden of proving a disability?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for delegating power from a legislative body to a minority of its members?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing an action under section 3 of the Act of March 3, 1875?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of due diligence to secure the presence of a witness at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress evidence?
California, United States of America
Does Pursuing a belief that one has suffered discrimination constitute improper conduct?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated counsel's decision not to argue or present evidence in support of a motion to withdraw a plea?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for convenience?
Alberta, Canada
What is relevant evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
When will a jury review the sufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care of a driver?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of verbal abuse and intimidation between the parties in joint custody?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law in which a jury has found that any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Is there a reasonable expectation of profit for an individual who engaged in an activity that was not one that a businessman would have engaged in?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether embezzled funds constitute taxable income?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the court interpreted a statement by the Attorney General arguing child abuse accommodation syndrome?
California, United States of America
Is there a statutory right of appeal?
California, United States of America
Is an application for judicial review of a decision made by the Court of Appeal in the U.S. on a motion of appeal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a relationship is marriage-like?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in Canada with respect to transparency, accountability and funding?
Ontario, Canada
Is a reorganization debtor-in-possession bound to arbitration if he makes a claim arising out of that contract against a non-creditor?
federal, United States of America
What is the burden of a petitioner for writ of habeas corpus that is collaterally attacking his conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on arraignment in municipal courts?
"New York", United States of America
Can an employer rely upon misconduct discovered after an employee has been dismissed to justify a summary dismissal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the abuse of discretion standard apply in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of failing to accept an offer to settle?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a search or seizure violate the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a warrantless search?
California, United States of America
What is the case law and what is the relevant case law in relation to document production?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for bringing a civil action against a county, town, city or city and county of the state?
California, United States of America
Is an employment contract valid when the substratum of the employment contract has been eroded so that the contract does not need to be substantially eroded?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the thin skull doctrine that applies to shoulder injuries?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a duty on a competent testator to provide in her will for an adult, independent child?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the meaning of the word important in medical malpractice cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a no contest plea in a nonviolent drug possession case?
California, United States of America
Does a state or local government action constitute a violation of Kerry Sanders's rights under the Fifth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on “clear and decisive” meaning of a clause in an instrument?
Ontario, Canada
Does a jury have to unanimously agree that a misrepresentation was made to each victim?
California, United States of America
Is it futile to remand this case, considering the gravity of the crime and the absence of extenuating circumstances?
California, United States of America
Can a drafting solicitor be found to have had undue influence in the execution of a will?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a court have to balance the probative value of evidence against its potential prejudicial effect?
California, United States of America
What constitutes an abuse of discretion in awarding attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What are the factors that a court will consider in determining a claim for damages from an Individual Accident Insurance Company?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a delay in obtaining a divorce was incurred in good faith?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a specific offense in the context of making threats to kill, discharge, display, or possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Defendant Vogel have a claim under the Eighth Amendment for extreme deprivation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motor vehicle be removed from a public street?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant's own confession be used as evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are some cases that have struck down discriminatory ordinances?
California, United States of America
Is new evidence submitted as fresh evidence admissible at trial?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for probable cause in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the right to exclude the fruits of a voluntary statement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a conspiracy to commit any crime?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has successfully argued that the discovery that the trial court ordered the defense to provide to the prosecution under section 1054.5 violated his self-incrimination privilege?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a final judgment is conclusive as to the rights of the same parties in all subsequent actions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a foster parent to be a "pre-adoptive" parent?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for abuse of power in the context of the California Toll Bridge Authority?
California, United States of America
Does the Sixth Amendment apply to a prison rules violation hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a successful motion for a default judgment need to also contain costs?
Ontario, Canada
Is a writ of habeas corpus reviewed de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for amendment in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the sentencing of a man who pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault be reviewed on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a decision by summary trial in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is absolute privilege attached to statements made in court?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a Minister have to identify sources of net worth as arbitrarily determined by the Minister?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a dismissal without prejudice affect the relationship between the parties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is ineffective assistance sufficient to establish that ineffective assistance induced a guilty plea?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for establishing discrimination against a person who lives in a social area?
Ontario, Canada
When a motor vehicle is stolen, can the owner of the stolen vehicle ask for a warrant to search the vehicle's contents?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted a special verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is substantial evidence sufficient to sustain a conviction of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word "building" in the language of The City Act?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a solicitor have a fiduciary duty to warn the client of a potential future loss of a client's assets?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for future loss of earnings capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts interpreted the necessity and reasonableness requirements for wiretaps?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be prosecuted for or convicted of an offense not shown by the evidence at the preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied in a death penalty case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an allegation of misconduct is a factual allegation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current interpretation of section 1871.4 of the California Workers' Compensation Act?
California, United States of America
Is a mistake or inadvertence a defense against commercial appropriation at common law?
California, United States of America
Can a local government be held liable for failing to properly train employees in a manner that amounts to "deliberate indifference" to a constitutional right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of section 190.20 of the California Criminal Code on factors (h) and factor (b) in determining a defendant's sentence for assault with a deadly weapon and battery on a peace officer?
California, United States of America
How have the rules of evidence been applied to this defendant on his third trial?
"New York", United States of America
What is the impact of the prosecutor's misconduct in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of sedation on sexual assault allegations?
Ontario, Canada
Is a debtor-in-possession or trustee not the same entity as a pre-bankruptcy company?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving intent in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a variation order in a custody matter?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a landlord have a duty to monitor and prevent the self-healing of a tenant's health and safety?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General's request for a forfeiture of a challenge based on defense counsel's failure to object?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court decline to rule on whether an upward departure from section 2N2.1 of the Guidelines was proper?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of testifying in a criminal case if the witness is afraid to testify or fears retaliation for testifying?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that the trial court erred and improperly included attorney fees and college expenses in a verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an amended motor vehicle accident claim?
California, United States of America
Does a prior order to remove a person from a hospital ward need to be reopened or reviewed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a deceased's mental state is relevant to the issue of identification?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for procedural fairness?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the onus of proof in a Charter challenge?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for admitting expert historical opinion evidence?
Ontario, Canada
Does a third party have a contractual responsibility to defend this action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a misrepresentation be found in a tax return?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the factors used by a federal district court to determine whether a child has been found to have committed a sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a trustee's actions not a matter of judicial review?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a "special verdict" in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can a witness not at the time under examination be excluded from the courtroom so that other witnesses can hear?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on the rule of nonliability of a private employer for the torts of an independent contractor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the severity of a victim's injuries in an assault case?
California, United States of America
What are the general principles used by the court in assessing non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for denying a motion to amend a juror's notice of motion without meeting with the juror?
California, United States of America
What is relevant evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether administrative procedures are constitutionally sufficient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant raise for the first time a claim that the court failed to state reasons for its sentencing choice?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of a joint venture?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a claim is in law or equity?
California, United States of America
Does a landlord have any right to tear down the supporting wall of his building?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for interpreting the meaning of an enactment in its ordinary grammatical meaning?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How will the Court treat issues raised for the first time on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the court have a sua sponte duty to instruct the jury regarding aiding and abetting liability?
California, United States of America
If a party provides sufficient reason to not call a witness, can the court draw an adverse inference?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the proper victim impact argument in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the proper instruction to the jury on the elements of misdemeanor animal neglect?
California, United States of America
Does a litigant have to have actually incurred attorney fees?
California, United States of America
Is a police officer required to warn a defendant of their Miranda rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a notice of motion need to be included in the record?
California, United States of America
Is there any good faith and lack of intent defenses to the crime of selling government property without authorization?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a directed verdict in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of a "natural and probable consequence" in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing to second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a dismissed employee to mitigate their damages?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts dealt with a motion for summary adjudication of extrinsic fraud against appellant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a wrongful death claim against a stillborn child?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on admitting evidence of sexual abuse in the context of a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the sufficiency of evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where an error in sentencing was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or denying abuse of discretion in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing intent in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a motion for acquittal and upholding the verdict of the jury in the case of fugitive from justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to search a person's home?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the forfeiture rule in criminal law?
California, United States of America
Does a cause of action alleging that a state-operated dam has been negligently released do not need to be litigated?
California, United States of America
What is the style of cause in a cross-application in a Notice of Appeal?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of robbery and attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a probation sentence where a defendant has been found guilty of a sexual assault and sentenced to probation?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a medical malpractice case brought by a man who alleges he was arrested because the police failed to provide a Miranda warning?
California, United States of America
Is a conviction and punishment for burglary a separate punishment for the crime of entering into a inhabited location with the intent of committing a felony?
California, United States of America
Does a difference in opinion regarding medical treatment between prison and prison medical authorities rise to the level of a claim under section 1983 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is insufficient evidence sufficient to overturn a jury's verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a long-term disability on the wife's ability to retain her home?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the defense of illegality in the context of a modification agreement?
California, United States of America
Is there a further review of the branches of cause action and issue estoppel?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reversing a jury instruction in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an intervener to intervene in a personal injury case?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the current state of the law on liability for a successor's product?
California, United States of America
What is the test for failing to instruct the jury on an element of the offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of sentencing enhancements under section 667, subdivision 667.5, subdivision (a)(1) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the CRT's discretion in deciding how to conduct a hearing in a personal injury matter?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant appeal from a judgment of conviction for sexual assault in a direct appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the full text of instructions given to a jury in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an extension of the lease term constitute a modification to the agreement?
"New York", United States of America
What questions were asked in a job posting interview?
Alberta, Canada
What is the purpose of appointing a former member of the House of Representatives as a Transition Coordinator?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the relevance of a proposed examination by an expert?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case where a doctor was found guilty of conspiracy to commit grand theft?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of a charge of sexual assault at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is substantial evidence of medical malpractice in routine work setting?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a city need to seek approval of a vote of only the residents of the affected municipality?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motor vehicle accident under s. 79(1) of the Insurance Code of Canada?
Alberta, Canada
Is an inmate entitled to be called as a witness at a hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the presumption of advancement in a transfer of assets?
British Columbia, Canada
