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.
Is sufficient evidence sufficient to support a verdict?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for sustaining a conviction for importation and possession of a controlled substance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has mental competence to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for cross-examination of expert testimony in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
How have courts resolved both a statutory and a Due Process challenge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a fiduciary duty arise out of a contract made in Taiwan for the purpose for which this contract was made?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a deficiency deficient for failure to include interest on the amount withheld?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has a right to a speedy trial?
California, United States of America
Is an insurer's unconditional defense of an action brought against its insured a waiver of the terms of the policy and estoppel of the insurer to assert such grounds?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the basis of evidence of a tip from an informer?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the court considered the Hensley v. Eckerhart factor in determining a reasonable attorney's fee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for carrying on a business?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a motion for judgment of acquittal pursuant to section 1118.1?
California, United States of America
What constitutes bullying and harassment under section 135(1)(c) of the BC Workers’ Compensation Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making statements in furtherance of a conspiracy for clear error?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a police officer be allowed to erase his tape recordings?
California, United States of America
When will a defendant be allowed to set aside his guilty plea before sentencing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of pleading and proving in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a summary judgment application in chambers?
Alberta, Canada
Is the denial of a petition for habeas corpus on the grounds that it is successive or abusive?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an indefinite employment contract be terminated with reasonable notice?
British Columbia, Canada
Is preliminary expert evidence admissible in a motion for certification?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between s.7 and 10 of the Employee Benefits Act, s.14(c) of the Employment Standards Code and s. 7 and 10?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the burden of rebutting a victim's statement of losses?
California, United States of America
How has section 654 of the California Code of Criminal Procedure been interpreted in court?
California, United States of America
Does intentional deprivation of property by the Department of Justice violate the due process clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard jury instruction on expert testimony in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to interpret a jury instruction?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements for expert testimony in criminal law?
California, United States of America
Is a criminal defendant entitled to a jury trial at the forfeiture stage of a criminal proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a search and seizure of illegal drugs in the home of appellant during the search?
California, United States of America
What is the test for harmless error in the formulation of jury instructions in a civil trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the applicable standard of review for a challenge to a conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having a probation report that states that a convicted felon has served two separate sentences under section 667.5 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of municipal liability in the context of a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a court order joint custody rather than sole custody?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion to disqualify or recuse a district judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity?
California, United States of America
How has the court found that a parent's reasons for disinheriting their child were valid and rational?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a flood control scheme in a public utility?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the burden of proof against a defendant who has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for an offence under section 3 of the BC Sexual Offences Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for allowing a jury to consider a defendant's claim that he committed a crime involving force or violence?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of producing evidence and proving by a preponderance of that evidence that the conservatee is no longer gravely disabled?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in determining whether there is substantial evidence of a lesser offence?
California, United States of America
Should a judge take partial verdicts from a deadlocked jury?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of self-medication and drug addiction on an individual's learning ability?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of Proposition 59 on the right of access to information in public meetings?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances has the Law Society of BC been found guilty of misconduct for facilitating the improper use of a power of attorney?
British Columbia, Canada
Is dishonesty a professional misconduct offence?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law on corroborating a person's private life?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will the court order that a defendant be remanded in custody for the maximum term for attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Can a judge amend an information under section 1009 of the California Criminal Code to include an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Does the probation department have authority to supervise compliance with the conditions of probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a foreign sovereign has been subject to Rule 60(b) of the Foreign Sovereign Investment Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is a set-off in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the principles for striking out a response to a civil claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is considered a "mailbox rule" when a prisoner delivers a document to prison staff for mailing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What about the applicant’s argument the car was not reasonably durable?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a party in a family law case refuse to pay the arbitration fees of an arbitrator?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Attorney General have an obligation to each defendant to pay the full amount of the victim's damages?
California, United States of America
When will a court rule that a prior burglary was theft related?
California, United States of America
Does the Court of Appeal have jurisdiction on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a common law rule that a wife may not sue the husband in tort enforceable?
California, United States of America
Is a jury's instruction that all elements of the charged offenses and enhancements must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of admitting a 911 recording that was erroneous under state law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is liable under Section 1983 of the Federal Trade Code for failing to comply with the Trade Union Guidelines?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for using parens patriae jurisdiction in child protection cases?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that the criteria of necessity and the cost-benefit analysis apply more strictly?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there any case law supporting a motion alleging ineffective counsel?
California, United States of America
What is considered a “special circumstance” where a trial under Rule 66 of the Canadian Rules of Civil Procedure has lasted more than four days?
British Columbia, Canada
When will the court allow the sole custodial parent of the children to move to Australia?
Ontario, Canada
What is the law on division of assets between unmarried partners?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for the law of duress?
Ontario, Canada
In a civil case, can an expert testify that a police officer lacked probable cause to initiate an arrest because he relied on unreliable sources of information?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What standard of review is applicable in assessing whether instructions correctly state the law?
California, United States of America
Is a guarantor obligated to pay on a guaranty in gold coin even if the guaranty does not specify this means?
California, United States of America
Does the use of a comma placed after the word "or" in clause 2.3.3 of the Canadian Constitution apply to distinguish between two distinct alternatives or scenarios?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a vesting order need to be made against a husband who forged his wife's signature to avoid paying the equalization payment?
Ontario, Canada
Can a disability provider discriminate against plaintiffs on the basis of their disability?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In reviewing a decision by the Superior Court of Appeal to deny probation to a minor, can a judge substitute his or her judgment for that of another court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relying on circumstantial evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury trial in a criminal case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for obtaining permission to prepare a settled statement at a personal injury hearing?
California, United States of America
Can the actual killer be held liable as an accessory on the theory that he encouraged the murder victim to commit the crime after he had committed the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making past domestic violence evidence in a domestic violence case?
California, United States of America
Can a court vary, suspend or rescind a previous order on child support under s. 17(1) of the Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What documents and records need to be disclosed under Rule 186.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
Alberta, Canada
Does a defendant have a constitutional right to present irrelevant evidence in the defence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sufficient and insufficient discussions in an environmental review?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof for a plaintiff in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the in limine ruling on jury testimony in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of fraud and what is the test for fraud?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving a jury a unanimity instruction in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a service ex juris application?
Alberta, Canada
How do you determine the elements of a crime?
California, United States of America
Can a conversion claim be successful because the simple failure to pay money owed does not constitute conversion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for claiming spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion to compel a party to give evidence in a civil proceeding?
California, United States of America
Will Smith be denied effective assistance of counsel because his counsel was unprepared for trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim that a conviction lacks sufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion or probable cause in a search?
California, United States of America
What is the legal position of the Court of Appeal in deciding whether a person can be found guilty of a common law offence?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for habeas relief from a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What is a patent defect that is visible or discoverable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal basis for a district court's dismissal of a motion to dismiss an indictment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a threshold question for entitlement in a claim for compensation?
Ontario, Canada
In reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence, what is the test used to determine whether a criminal threat conviction is valid?
California, United States of America
How have identification requirements been interpreted in the context of extradition proceedings?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the evidence that the parties cohabited and the marriage is still viable?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing that beneficial interests in real property are not consistent with registered title?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard for determining whether a federal prosecutor's conduct was so significant that it rendered the trial fundamentally unfair?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When faced with conflicting affidavits in a summary trial, can a judge make a decision between two opposing versions of the affidavit?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the legal tests for res judicata?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a general and special cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on privacy under s. 8 of the Charter?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the current state's position on when to file a federal habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it too late on an application to confirm a sale to apply for further time to redeem?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What authority exists for the proposition that a demand note is due on signing?
Alberta, Canada
Does a federal Indian statute apply to Indians?
MultiRegion, 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 are the elements of a motion requiring a district court to abstain?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the words "significantly unfair" and "unfairly prejudicial conduct"?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 240.37 of the Federal Communications Act, which prohibits communications that are 'for the purpose' of criminal activity, infringe First Amendment rights?
"New York", United States of America
Does Juan have a right to file a supplemental brief?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Penal Code preclude multiple punishment for a single act or indivisible course of conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for reinstating probation for a defendant who absconded from a residential treatment program?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the concept of a secret lien?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for a document that is both a tax return and a grand jury subpoena?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Defendant's attorney required to file a supplemental brief on appeal?
California, United States of America
What are the costs of a motion brought by a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
What is reasonable cause for an allegation of sexual assault?
"New York", United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to a claim when they know or have reason to know of the injury which is the basis of the action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a physician be held liable for a patient's injuries by prescribing drugs?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the relevance of a question at an Examination for Discovery?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the standard of review in a criminal case where the prosecution relies primarily on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
Are Sections 31 and 32 of the Penal Code interrelated?
California, United States of America
Does a person who starts a fight (or engages in mutual combat) have to stop fighting?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of assault and sexual assault by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a search for heroin be accelerated as part of a booking search?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a window screen provides some protection against unauthorized entry?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an implied warranty in the sale of a horse?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury overturn a defendant's robbery conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to be competent to stand trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a juvenile court have the authority to shackle a defendant in a courtroom?
California, United States of America
Does the Federal Trade Commission have the power to restore the status quo in a merger or acquisition case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the compensatory principle for the loss of camera equipment purchased prior to the Accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a request for relief from default a writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of fresh pursuit apply in the context of a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imputing income to either or both of the spouses for child and spousal support purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a trial court instruct the jury on the defense of unconsciousness and self-defense in a case of involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Is a sentence that does not contain a detailed recitation of all fees, fines and penalties on the record valid?
California, United States of America
Does Defendant have a right to challenge the instructions of the Superior Court?
California, United States of America
Is a federal employee required to exhaust her administrative remedies as a precondition to filing a Title VII claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a trial court have a duty to provide a pinpoint instruction to the defense?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving by a preponderance of evidence that a person will not be a danger to the health and safety of others?
California, United States of America
Is a peace officer entitled to access his personnel file?
California, United States of America
Is there only one exception to the general rule that there is only one case law where credibility of the student is relevant?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a single witness testimony sufficient to prove any fact?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of conduct of a prosecutor in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How is apportionment of responsibility between a tortfeasor and a plaintiff found contributory negligent?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the rule against collateral attack?
Yukon, Canada
What mitigating evidence of dubious strength would have been available if the jury had deliberated more than five hours?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements required to make out a claim of negligent misrepresentation?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the majority's position that medical malpractice is not a crime against the medical profession?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interim orders in civil matters?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a buyer to purchase a house?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a broker have to pay commission on a listing or sale contract that provides for payment of commission only upon completion of the transaction?
California, United States of America
Is there a blanket public interest exemption for an application under the MCIA?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a hypothetical event would not have happened if it had not happened?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a plaintiff have a duty to take reasonable steps to mitigate damages arising out of a breach of contract?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General waive the point of ineffective assistance of counsel on appeal if he failed to raise a meritorious defense of double jeopardy?
California, United States of America
Are defendants entitled to qualified immunity for failing to provide fair notice of Section 240.30(1) of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the doctrine of "self-executing" been interpreted?
California, United States of America
What is the test for evidence of motive in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike out all or a portion of the statement of claim?
Ontario, Canada
Does the court have to grant leave to amend an amended complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is sufficient or prima facie evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a tortfeasor benefit from the sacrifices made by a plaintiff in obtaining private insurance to provide for lost wages?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the limitations imposed on a plaintiff’s claim against a university?
Ontario, Canada
In a sexual assault case, in what circumstances will the jury be informed of the credibility of the accuser?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply when confronted with multiple convictions?
California, United States of America
Can a juvenile probationer be searched without a warrant under a search condition imposed on an adult probationer?
California, United States of America
In a motion for a new trial, how has the court treated the delivery of a written copy of the jury's instructions for use during deliberations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a state trial court's determination that a defendant knowingly and intelligently waived his Miranda rights entitled to a presumption of correctness pursuant to section 2254(d)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the expansion of the City of Regina on the value of a parcel of land in the path of urban development?
Alberta, Canada
What is a defendant's right to appeal against his own sentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a trial judge to question a witness in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to overturn a finding in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has section 654 of the California Criminal Code been interpreted in the context of Section 654?
California, United States of America
What is the test for following costs in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the implications of Rule 8 of the Ninth Circuit ruling that requires a plaintiff to allege that she was injured during a shift?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the Elder Abuse Act and what are the implications?
California, United States of America
What is the test for deliberate indifference by prison staff to an inmate's mental health care needs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is compelled representation of an indigent in a criminal case a taking of property without just compensation?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a judge relied on a probation report?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of a judicial review of a decision made by the Commissioner of Social Security?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an attorney enforce a contract with the executors of a deceased person?
California, United States of America
