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 Lexington Motors permitted to apply for a reconsideration of the November 7, 2011 decision above?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes a detention under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the father's argument in his application for a judicial review of an order requiring contested hearings?
California, United States of America
Does a federal judge have an authority to order an injunction that governs the future conduct of an official, but not a retroactive monetary relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law of privilege in relation to disclosure of information obtained from a solicitor?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have to rely on a rule regarding prejudice at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the admissibility of extrinsic evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the California Court of Appeal uphold a finding that a judge acted in an impartial manner, even if they might have ruled differently?
California, United States of America
Does the failure to charge the jury that accomplice testimony should be scrutinized with special care and caution constitute plain error?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a school board be held liable for failing to prevent a teacher making sexual contact with a student?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it improper for a police officer to delay making a call to legal counsel while the accused is being questioned at a police station?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a "prior restraint" under a licensing statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between an affidavit and a transcript?
Alberta, Canada
Does a court of appeal's rejection of an insufficiency of evidence claim under section 21 of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure apply to the federal courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the automatic stay of Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code apply to the debtor?
federal, United States of America
What is the scope of an administrative tribunal’s discretion to adjourn proceedings?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with cases where a plaintiff failed to provide an adequate record of error?
California, United States of America
Is there sufficient corroborating evidence to convict a defendant of a charge of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of high crime rates in high crime areas?
California, United States of America
What is the test for misconduct in a trial where a prosecutor accused defense counsel of "disingenuous" and "lawyer speak for lying to you"?
California, United States of America
What are the causes for an incomplete verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code prohibit multiple punishment for possessing a firearm and possessing ammunition outside apart from that firearm?
California, United States of America
Is an action for rescission a "action on contract" for purposes of attorney fees and other costs?
California, United States of America
What is the evidentiary burden of a plaintiff at trial for sexual assault?
"New York", United States of America
What is the case law on the "fellow officer rule" and is Officer Tosi's information not sufficient to support a finding of probable cause to arrest?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for whether an auto door is locked?
California, United States of America
What is the test for substitute counsel for abuse of counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the priority of a second lien in the same cause of action?
California, United States of America
What if a jury had excluded inadmissible testimony from a panel of expert witnesses?
California, United States of America
Is an expert's testimony admissible in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports an in trust claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a true condition precedent?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 664(a) of the California Constitution bar a defendant from a retrial on an allegation that he committed first degree attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where no costs were awarded?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the quantum of support for a husband who has a long-term disability?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for Sur-reply?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for invalidating a murder conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for splitting maintenance and utility costs between the parties?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for the application of section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Alberta, Canada
Is a juror who has had negative contact with the criminal justice system entitled to be excused?
California, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule apply to evidence seized at the time of the search?
California, United States of America
What is the test for malice in a defamation action?
Alberta, Canada
Is it possible to overturn convictions of conspiracy to commit the crime of disturbing the peace?
California, United States of America
Can damages be recoverable in respect of loss caused by impecuniosity?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is a defendant's conduct subsequent to the crime considered for sentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a writ of habeas against a state judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the confrontation clause in a case where a witness has given a spontaneous statement?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have the courts reversed or remanded the conviction of a contractor for diverting funds?
California, United States of America
What is the test for holding a mini-trial on acknowledgment issue?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff bring a federal retaliation claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes a "new issue" in the context of an appeal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a federal judge run a term of imprisonment concurrently with a state sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a visa officer required to assess applicants in alternative occupations where the applicant is qualified for and prepared to follow that occupation?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the statute of limitation for an amended tax return?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admissible evidence of a defendant's character in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for loss of income prior to trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the claimant have spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a plaintiff have an obligation to mitigate damages if they are injured in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a condominium refuse to provide records relating to litigation?
Ontario, Canada
Does a conspiracy to defraud constitute a tort?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for disproving a tax assessment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current interpretation of the word "reasonable doubt" in capital?
California, United States of America
What is the test for insufficiency of evidence in a trial where the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict?
California, United States of America
What are the principles governing a motion for summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the facts in the Second Amended Complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a Notice of Appeal be stayed?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the statute of limitations for filing a motion to vacate an arbitration award?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a lawyer be suspended from practice for obtaining a divorce order without advising the court of prior directions made by the court?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Wawanesa have to establish that the insured knew the change in risk was material?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a police file concerning an accident be used as a business record?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 15 of the Charter of Civil Procedure apply to enforceable by-laws in the District of Fort McMurray?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the minimal merit required to survive an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a fraudulent third party obtaining funds from an innocent person?
Ontario, Canada
What are some cases where police officers have been ordered to photograph a female victim's naked body?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an agent entitled to commissions even after cancelling an agency contract?
Saskatchewan, Canada
When will the Human Rights Tribunal defer consideration of an application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a presumption in a claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant confront the prosecution's witnesses?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff in a civil action for wrongful arrest or detention assert coercion in the context of the enactment of an ordinance that prohibits same-sex marriage?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether the evidence is sufficient to convict a defendant of simple assault under Penal Code section 240 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Can Respondent raise this issue, the trial court's failure to impose mandatory penalty assessments and charges on appeal?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge enter default judgment in a personal injury action?
MultiRegion, 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 section 654 of the California Criminal Code when a defendant is found guilty of a charge of recklessly driving under the influence of alcohol?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the meaning of section 510(b) of the California Franchise Tax Act?
federal, United States of America
What are mortgage-backed securities?
California, United States of America
Is there a presumption of undue influence between a parent and adult child?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the abuse standard apply when impeaching a witness with a prior felony conviction involving moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing probable cause in a sealed affidavit?
California, United States of America
What is the range of contributory negligence in a motor vehicle accident involving a child as young as 10?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for bringing an application for summary trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a police officer and a court?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a juvenile court's application of the wrong standard of proof an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of mental incapacity on the ability of a person to occupy a premises?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion to overturn a default judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for presumption in a motion for possession of a firearm?
"New York", United States of America
What is the unmodified product rule?
California, United States of America
How would the Court treat a motion to dismiss the first two counts of a sexual assault allegation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test of the rule of reason in the context of a membership application?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a personal injury injunction?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a beneficiary compel an accounting of revocable trust assets?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for admitting evidence of a "gang banger" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the consequences of a young woman driving under the influence of alcohol driving after a night out?
Yukon, Canada
What is the difference between a permanent disability and a temporary disability?
California, United States of America
Is a total ban on the possession of religious medallions an exaggerated response?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the defence of justification for killing minks in the close season?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a plaintiff sue for medical malpractice for failing to provide adequate medical care for an inmate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will independent counsel refuse to finance a joint venture?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current state of the law on suppressing evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a trial judge required to ask questions about racial bias in voir dire?
California, United States of America
What is the test for defining a "vague" factor in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of Proposition 21 on subdivision (b)(5) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the evidential standard for a certification motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an abstract of judgment in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is a sealed transcript sufficient to be used as evidence for appellate review?
California, United States of America
When a plea agreement includes a plea bargain, does the prosecution need to express the prosecution's belief that the witness would testify to certain facts?
California, United States of America
What is the test for barring the re-litigation of this issue?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining the intent of a party in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the common law notice period for an employee who is dismissed without cause?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have to wait until after trial to challenge the denial of a pretrial dismissal motion on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does the duration of the Yellow Light Interval render photographs inadmissible under the hearsay rule?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the argument that a motion for leave to amend is futile?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a cause of action under section 631.8?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of adding "buckshot" complaints to a plaintiff's claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a prosecutor vouch for the veracity of a witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for adding affidavit evidence to the record of a decision-maker in a judicial review?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is a clear error when a judge is left with a definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been committed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the prosecution be successful in compelling a witness to attend trial?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a resulting trust and a constructive trust?
Ontario, Canada
Is a judicial review of a decision of the State Bar recommending disbarment or suspension from practice an analogy between criminal proceedings and the resolution of reasonable doubts in the course of judicial review?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between an assault and robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of failure to renew a motion to suppress evidence before a change of plea is entered?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to request a voluntary assistance counsel in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an out-of-court statement by a nontestifying accomplice be used as evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is there an implied undertaking as to the confidentiality of evidence obtained in the course of discovery in a civil suit?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the factors applicable to a student who is over the age of majority, in a course of studies and living at home?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a confession obtained by a law enforcement officer involuntary and inadmissible?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses at a parole revocation hearing?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the word "point" in relation to flight from a police officer?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated discovery in a death penalty case?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's motive relevant in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the failure to instruct the jury under CALJIC No. 4.4.21 tainted the first degree murder conviction of a defendant in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of who is found to be a trustee or a fiduciary?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between the contribution of the parties to the acquisition and improvement of Crowe Road?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of establishing that a claimant can perform other work in the national economy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is sufficient evidence to convict a drug dealer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the prison mailbox rule apply to pleadings filed in both state and federal courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts considered an argument based on accruing interest constituting prejudice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for instructing a jury on the principles of law relevant to the issue?
California, United States of America
Is a blood grouping test valid for medical malpractice?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for compensation for attorney's time?
California, United States of America
Is a sheriff's deputy entitled to qualified immunity from civil action for failing to treat a dying patient properly?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the right to search a person's cellular phone?
"New York", United States of America
Can Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeal from an order determining attorney fees after judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is a genetic match?
California, United States of America
What is the test for timely presentation of a claim under the California Tort Claims Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If a date of marriage is incorrect on a divorce decree or order, can the parties choose whether a divorce should be voided or not?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in Ontario on defamation?
"New York", United States of America
Is a habeas corpus proceeding a continuation of a criminal proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the remedy for shareholders in a company with no history of paying dividends?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the court refuse to award damages to a defendant for failing to warn a plaintiff of the presence of a suspect?
California, United States of America
Is a mortgage policy a guarantee that the bank will not be able to pay?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for disclosure of a judge's "incorrect or irrational" or "misunderstanding" of the relevant law?
California, United States of America
Can Inco be held liable under Rylands v Fletcher?
Ontario, Canada
Does the onus of a party who asserts environmental harm must prove it?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a vendor's relation with the purchaser of an estate under a contract be considered to be that of a trustee and cestui que trust?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the court have any authority to refer to knowledge of the identity of respondent at the time appellant filed a complaint?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court abuse its discretion to exclude a defendant from the jury instruction on gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judicial review of a decision by the California Court of Appeal that invalidates a plaintiff's right to retire age discrimination?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to waive his right to raise his constitutional claim on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the Hudson rule on pro per litigants?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finding a person in contempt for refusing to testify before a grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of other crimes or bad acts for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant bring a claim that cumulative error in jury selection violated his right to a fair trial?
California, United States of America
Can a decision of an administrative tribunal be held unreasonable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on "random stops" in public places?
California, United States of America
Can a judge exercise some discretion in a contempt hearing even in the face of obvious failure to comply with a court order?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant alleges that he was improperly advised of his Miranda rights by a police investigator during an interview?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on liability for injuries sustained by an independent contractor?
California, United States of America
Is it possible to request retroactive support without a motion?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant relied on a decision by the Court of Appeal of California Superior Court in the absence of evidence?
California, United States of America
Is a prisoner entitled to federal habeas relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the maximum contact principle?
Ontario, Canada
What are the limits on costs in a fast track proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a murder conviction sustained on the theory that the murder was committed in the course of robbery?
California, United States of America
Can a denial of a claim for possession of land constitute a "taking" of land?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable grounds to believe in a search warrant?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant waive his right to appeal his sentence in a negotiated plea agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denial of a petition for disclosure for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Is a probation condition that prohibits a probationee from associating with users and sellers of narcotics, felons and ex-felons unconstitutional?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the doctrine of "presence and presumptions" in appellate law?
California, United States of America
Can a specific performance of a property be granted?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a surgeon be negligent in continuing with an operation when there is bleeding in the retrobulbar?
Alberta, Canada
Can a class action be used to seek tax refunds?
California, United States of America
