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.
What is the test for sufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a defendant's request to have a trial on allegations of a prior conviction reduced to a bifurcated trial?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of tribal sovereign immunity need to be reconsidered?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts and the citizenry at large dealt with a new concept: the use of public highways by self-propelled vehicles?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause under the criminal law to invade a suspect's privacy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases where a jury has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a liability insurance policy promise to defend and indemnify the insured against injury claims?
California, United States of America
What rights does an inmate have in a disciplinary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the exclusivity provision of the Workers' Compensation Act bar a plaintiff from claiming that she was discriminated against because she needed to have a hysterectomy?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving the existence of a valid arbitration agreement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for publishing defamatory material?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors must a judge consider in determining whether a defendant has complied with an interlocutory order of the court?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the case law on the right of search and seizure by police officers to enter the kitchen of a house where there is contraband in the kitchen?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding costs to the successful party in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for liability under the "intentional infliction of emotional distress tort"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a determination of exigent circumstances?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeal from a dismissal?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the manufacturer of a barbecue kit be sued for failure to install the flame unit properly?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury find a defendant guilty of conspiring to defraud two government agencies?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of persuasion for a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a company's conduct is oppressive or unfairly prejudicial?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with allegations that a notice of default was maliciously published?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the membership enrolment process for a Sikh society?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a third party party responsible for the spoliation of a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the defense of entrapment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interpreting section 1357(g)(10) of the Immigration Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Defendant have the authority to waive the issue of whether a new trial should have been held on the charge of impersonating a police officer?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have an absolute right to dismiss their action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for nuisance and nuisance claims in the Courts of Appeal?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the legal test for determining the meaning of the word "involve"?
California, United States of America
Does section 2800.3.2 of the California Criminal Code apply to a motor vehicle with intent to cause grievous bodily harm?
California, United States of America
Can a driver who exits a private driveway and crosses a highway from a private road or driveway avoid a collision?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts dealt with charges of aggravated assault and carjacking?
California, United States of America
How much time does a defendant need to prepare for sentencing and post-trial motions?
California, United States of America
What are the grounds for dismissal of a petition against the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of Scotia Life Insurance Company’s failure to pay the costs of ScotiaLife?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant waive the right to defend himself with a knife?
California, United States of America
Does the strong prima facie case test apply to a restrictive covenant affecting employment?
Alberta, Canada
Is a district court's decision to deny a habeas corpus petition reviewed de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a witness has first-hand experience of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether aggravation arose out of the employee’s employment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a plea bargain between a defendant and a prosecutor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an undue hardship claim?
Ontario, Canada
Can defense counsel avoid discussing drug use at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for disallowance in a trust?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for applying for employment in the electrical cable industry?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test to be applied under the Fourth Amendment on search and seizure?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on the defence of duress?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted a contract requiring a party to sell their jointly owned land?
California, United States of America
Is it improper to instruct that a witness has an interest in the outcome of the case and that such interest creates a motive to testify falsely?
California, United States of America
What is a material change for a child with special needs?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for genuineness of a marriage?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In a motion for a writ of habeas corpus, how have courts interpreted counsel's "reasonable tactical decisions" for not objecting?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review on a motion to strike?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of uncharged conduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a witness be compelled to produce evidence against himself?
California, United States of America
On appeal from an order confirming an arbitration award, what is the standard of review?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a prima facie violation of s. 15(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Code?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of copyright law on horse racing?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the limitation period be increased in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judge to grant a motion for personal injury relief?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How has the matrimonial home in B.C. been apportioned in favour of a woman who has been out of the job market for significant periods of time?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a plaintiff has a valid claim in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissibility of surveillance evidence?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on internet use in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What is the entrapment-by-estoppel defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where evidence giving a different account of events is irrelevant to the test under s.29 of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for insufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the rule of intentional concealment apply to a juror who has been found guilty of misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on the Person to prove that they committed an act of sexual assault against a minor?
California, United States of America
In an investigation under s. 7 of the CHRA, is there sufficient evidence to establish that there is discriminatory bias?
Alberta, Canada
Does a trial court have a sua sponte duty to instruct on all of the elements of a charged offense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sustaining a motion for a new trial on the grounds of insufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a breach of duty by an appellant in an appeal?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does appellant have standing to object to the search of a shopping bag, the apartment and the contents of an apartment searched during a search?
California, United States of America
What is the general rule of law on a claim for total loss of a ship?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a perjurer on the witness stand?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts treated the findings of misrepresentation and coercion?
California, United States of America
Is a bankrupt entitled to a tax refund from the trustee?
Alberta, Canada
What is the meaning of “leaving it with a council member” in SPA section 63(1)(a)(a) of the SPA?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the proposition that these documents are not adequately described?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test to establish a constructive trust?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant rely on the defense of temporary possession?
California, United States of America
What are some cases involving assault which resulted in a broken jaw and loss of two teeth?
Ontario, Canada
What is the basis for a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate punishment for a breach of a mental health order?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts treated evidence of a young driver's religious upbringing in an "extremist, reclusive fundamentalist cult"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a parent's right to separate their children from the other parent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a share purchase agreement dated October 10, 1991?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a constructive dismissal?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes prosecutorial misconduct in federal and state law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing "plain error" in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to view the read-back of testimony during jury deliberations?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated cheques in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a transaction in which a borrower is not a lender but a lender?
California, United States of America
Is a trial court's failure to instruct on the law of accomplices harmless?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have jurisdiction to resentence a criminal defendant after execution of the sentence has commenced?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court order a father to pay child support for the cost of busing to a special school?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting to be a driver in a motor vehicle accident report?
Ontario, Canada
When will a defendant's confession be deemed involuntary under the Fifth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a conditional discharge under section 1203 of the California Probation Act?
California, United States of America
Can a sentence imposed by a different judge apply to a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a similar charge?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an extension of time?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is considered expert testimony in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing an appeal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there any case law where a homeowner who hires an unlicensed employee as an employee under section 2750.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure (i.e. workers' compensation and general liability) is liable to the homeowner?
California, United States of America
How does the Court of Appeal treat a claim of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for impeaching a defendant for possession of a firearm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Robert's claim for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty successful?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for four separate personal injury petitions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How is a plaintiff's capacity to earn income calculated when they have lost their capacity to work?
British Columbia, Canada
Is consent to search an involuntary search when obtained in violation of the exclusionary rule?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on an application to re-open a criminal trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an appeal against a finding that the appellant's attorney has fully complied with her responsibilities and has not acted properly on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for declaratory relief under the Declaratory Judgment Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's oral statement to the police during the initial street confrontation admissible at trial?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a civil action for assault under the California Civil Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence that a cell search was conducted in retaliation for the filing of a grievance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to deny an appeal because the Defendant failed to identify as an issue on appeal the fact she was improperly induced to enter her plea?
California, United States of America
What is the test for punitive damages against the Church of Scientology?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of a charge of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a court order requiring a party to disclose their income before the date of the order is made?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for substantial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated an improper admission of hearsay evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the lingering doubt penalty defense?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have defendants been denied access to impeached impeachment evidence by the Court?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of consolidation and joinder of three separate claims?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for judicial review of a defense attorney's closing argument?
California, United States of America
Is a written agreement sufficient to establish a joint venture between plaintiffs and defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a defendant is a member of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of equitable orders?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court find there be no wrongdoing in disclosing information about outstanding title to land which is in the adverse possession of another party?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will causation be determined in a motor vehicle accident?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for an exemption to a limitation on cross-examination of sexual assault complainants in s. 276 of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Defendant's equal protection claim cognizable on appeal?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a conversion cause of action?
California, United States of America
Can a judge hear a section 664.6 motion and enter the terms of the settlement as a judgment?
California, United States of America
Can a collective agreement be negotiated in bad faith bargaining?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for an attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the proper procedure for a motion to vacate a final judgment?
"New York", United States of America
How has the escape rule been interpreted in the context of the "Escape Rule"?
California, United States of America
Does a preliminary injunction need to be modified or overturned?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the nondependent heirs of a deceased person bring a claim for damages against the employer of the deceased?
California, United States of America
Does Section 605 as amended of the Criminal Code prohibit the prosecution from presenting evidence of telephone conversations intercepted by police officers?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion for relief under section 1473.7 of the New York State Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
Does a sabbatical constitute a separate entitlement to wages and benefits?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with the issue of self-defense instruction in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a charge of larceny under section 459.5 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for out-of-court testimonial statements in the context of expert testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant obtain an acquittal pursuant to section 1118.1 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights on the respondent's right to remain silent?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an arrest made pursuant to an invalid warrant nonetheless still be legal?
California, United States of America
Is there a difference between first degree burglary and second degree burglary?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor's career-related arguments jeopardize a defendant's right to stand trial solely on the basis of the evidence presented to the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for strict tender in a personal injury judgment?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts treated common law negligence claims of malpractice under the Eight Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a police officer's motives not relevant to the validity of a traffic stop?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the costs of a motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the relevant time to interpret an easement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motorcyclist to be found guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the mental state of a defendant in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for establishing beyond a reasonable doubt in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of implied acquittal apply to cases in which the jury deadlocked on the greater offence?
California, United States of America
What is the interpretative principle to apply to the statutory leave test?
Ontario, Canada
Does settlement privilege apply to communications between two parties?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is it reversible error to exclude testimony by a witness who is not even an appraiser?
California, United States of America
Can an accused be found guilty of assisting in the commission of an offence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for determining the value of stolen property?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving ineffective assistance of trial counsel by failing to interpose an objection during the prosecutor's closing argument?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a single subject rule challenge to Proposition 115?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test a judge must apply on a directed verdict?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the impact of a delay in appointing a lawyer to represent a capital defendant on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for finding a defendant liable in a claim for sexual harassment?
Ontario, Canada
Does a plaintiff have to address the anti-SLAPP issues in their opening brief?
California, United States of America
How is the court apportioning attorney fees in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can a single act or omission constitute more than one crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
How do we review an evidentiary ruling for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant testify in his own defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for demurrer in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a medical malpractice license hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there an evidentiary basis for each of the requirements for certification?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a court need to give Sua sponte a cautionary instruction that testimony pertaining to the flight be viewed with caution?
California, United States of America
Does the service of a formal offer to settle and the failure of the defence to consent to having the matter proceed by way of Rule 66 constitute "special circumstances" sufficient to require special costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a substantial or reasonable probability of success in a motion to strike?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with allegations of assault, battery and false imprisonment against County Defendants?
California, United States of America
What is the test for failing to bring a motor vehicle to a complete stop?
Ontario, Canada
Can battery resulting in serious bodily injury be a crime of moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of the hearsay rule?
California, United States of America
What cause of action exists for misrepresentation and misrepresentation?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have any grounds for error in her claim that she was denied access to key witnesses by defense counsel?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury find a defendant guilty of a charge of murder for financial gain?
California, United States of America
Does the forfeiture rule apply when a defendant has objected to a motion of objection?
California, United States of America
What is the appeal from a judge of the trial division in a small claims matter?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Is an injury arising out of the employment?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 3626(a)(2) of the Criminal Code on preliminary injunctive relief granted to inmates?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is battered women's syndrome relevant in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is an out-of-pocket interest expense not a recoverable disbursement under Rule 14-1(5)?
British Columbia, Canada
