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 damages for loss of capacity to earn in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a right of stoppage where goods are stored in the custom-house?
Ontario, Canada
When will witnesses be allowed to testify in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for medical malpractice in prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine whether a defendant had the requisite intent to commit a motor vehicle theft?
California, United States of America
Is a policy that covers upgrades required by a municipality by-laws an exclusion from the policy?
Ontario, Canada
Can a complaint be accepted on the basis of prejudice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving a deportable alien?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reducing a felony to a misdemeanor under section 17, subdivision (b) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a cause of action in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for cumulative punishment in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a failure to protect claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion to adjourn a motion for a further adjournment have to be made peremptory?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant who has been convicted of multiple sexual offences against the same victim entitled to a full, separate and consecutive sentence under section 667.6 of the California Penal Code, section 1170.1?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff include supplemental state law claims in a civil rights action brought in federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a party to amend or amend their pleading?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of an insurer to defend against an insured's claim?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a plaintiff's pre-accident earning pattern on loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the word "estimate" in section 3097 of the California Statutory Code?
California, United States of America
Does Section 1387 of the California Criminal Code require defense counsel to make a motion for dismissal?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the openness of court documents?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for joint employer liability in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on dismissing a motion for contempt?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant waive his right to appeal his conviction and sentence under Section 2255 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court overturn a finding of false imprisonment and violation of civil rights under Civil Code section 52.1?
California, United States of America
Does the error in a verdict form in a murder case affect a defendant's substantial rights?
California, United States of America
What is the test for tort of misrepresentation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a summary judgment application?
Alberta, Canada
When will a plaintiff have to pay the notice costs of a class action?
Ontario, Canada
Does cumulative error deprive a defendant of his right to a fair trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving that a defendant was intoxicated at the time of the assault?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving equitable tolling to avoid a limitation bar?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a dependent adult’s estate be used as a gift of funds to a third party?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for dissuading a witness or victim from testifying in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate sentence for a man convicted of manslaughter in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree?
"New York", United States of America
Is plaintiff's record inadequate to review her contention?
California, United States of America
Is a vendor not a trustee but a conveyor of funds?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for finding an ex post facto law unconstitutional as applied to an offender who committed his crime before its enactment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a Respondent Court have jurisdiction to compel production of documents?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine if a defendant has been found guilty of cruel and unusual punishment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excusing a juror from a jury in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a public body have a duty to compensate for the loss of a private property when it regulates land use?
California, United States of America
In a medical malpractice case, in what circumstances will a doctor be able to access a patient's records?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an examination under the B.C. Mental Health Act?
Ontario, Canada
What are the factors applicable to a court's exercise of discretion under s. 18 of the Child Support Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a great bodily injury enhancement under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
When will leave to amend a Complaint for failure to state a claim be granted?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a defense of absolute prosecutorial immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining reliability of evidence in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Section 654 of the California Penal Code applicable to a defendant who has been convicted of multiple crimes under the same law?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the BCSC find a litigant to be responsible for misrepresenting the facts of a claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a prosecutor has been found guilty of making inappropriate comments about a plaintiff on a "muscle beach"?
California, United States of America
Is a department store a "store" within the meaning of section 459 of the California Building Code?
California, United States of America
How have courts in B.C. dealt with the issue of joint living expenses in the context of a long-term relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reversing a conviction for a lesser included crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving instruction on a defendant's failure to explain or deny evidence against him?
California, United States of America
How is an award for attorney fees reviewed for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Does the word "may" in the California Code of Civil Procedure apply to a motion to amend the facts of a claim against a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant case law on sexual assault under section 288 of the California Child Protection Act?
California, United States of America
What are the essential terms of a contract?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the difference between a detainer and a writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
Does Section 2924 of the California Civil Code, section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure, grant privileged communications to a plaintiff in a nonjudicial foreclosure proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a wiretap warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the right to privacy and freedom of speech?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to attorney fees under section 1021.4 of the Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
Does the court have any obligation or obligation to instruct the jury on the subject of sexual orientation or sexual orientation?
California, United States of America
Is there standing to bring an action in the federal district court in the absence of standing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the general rule that costs follow the event unless the court otherwise orders?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated allegations of judicial bias?
California, United States of America
What criteria must be met to determine whether an allegation of sexual assault in the United States is valid?
Ontario, Canada
Is there jurisdiction for a de novo action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making out a prima facie case of discrimination under Title VII?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a search warrant?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be permitted to use a defendant's statement at trial in breach of a prosecutor's promise not to do so?
California, United States of America
Does a minor have to be considered a minor for the purposes of a criminal investigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code allow a defendant to be convicted of assault with a deadly weapon on multiple victims?
California, United States of America
What is the test for whether a plaintiff has a right to rely or justifiable reliance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Ontario with respect to section 782 of the Evidence Code and section 1103 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What factors will be used to determine the quantum of damages awarded to a plaintiff in her motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admissibility of evidence in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court accept a defence counsel's declaration of innocence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether statements made by defendant on the phone were obtained legally?
California, United States of America
What steps have been used to determine whether a plaintiff has demonstrated a probability of prevailing on a claim?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to withdraw his plea if the court intends to impose a greater sentence than six months?
California, United States of America
What is the test for just and equitable granting of an extension?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion on the admissibility of evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does Section 1018 of the Criminal Code allow a defendant to withdraw his guilty plea after the entry of judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a sentence for possession of a Class A drug with a street value of $200,000 was excessive or excessive?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a peace bond be issued with a meaningful sanction?
Yukon, Canada
How is retroactive child support calculated when the payor's income is based on the previous year's income?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where judgment was not obtained within a reasonable time?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant required to prove at least one overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy to defraud another of property within the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that the evidence in the administrative record failed to sufficiently justify the administrative decision to grant a permit for a residential detention facility?
California, United States of America
Can a person be convicted of more than one crime for the same act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a cause of action under the California Constitution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the initial burden of establishing a genuine issue of material fact?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court annull a judgment finding petitioners guilty of contempt for failing to advise them of their constitutional rights?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving intentional damage to a tree?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for timely filing of a Notice of Appeal under Bankruptcy Rule 8002?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing an oligopoly?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining cause of action in civil cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to compel disclosure of records?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of appellate review of a motion pursuant to section 995?
California, United States of America
Can the Attorney General or any district or city attorney bring a civil action for equitable or injunctive relief?
California, United States of America
Is there any written documentation supporting a conclusion the advances were legal enforcement loans?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a physician’s relationship with a patient in exchange for sexual contact a fiduciary relationship?
Ontario, Canada
Is remedial in the context of workers’ compensation legislation?
Alberta, Canada
Is there a constitutional right to require that defense witnesses dress in civilian clothes?
California, United States of America
When a prosecutor criticizes a defense attorney's conduct at trial, can the prosecutor be found guilty of misconduct if the prosecutor's arguments are not in the context of the defense counsel's conduct?
California, United States of America
Is it open to the court to set aside part of the Default Judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes a fraudulent misrepresentation?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to good conduct credits for time he spent in a drug rehabilitation program as a condition of his probation?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable law in defamation cases?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for qualified immunity for a government official who allegedly violated a civil rights violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing contributory negligence against a defendant in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to overturn a verdict of grand theft?
California, United States of America
Does a listing agreement supersede a commission clause in a purchase and sale agreement?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for providing homemaking assistance and yard work assistance in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a defendant's confession was voluntarily made?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an employer to enforce a restrictive covenant?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law where evidence has been found that a defendant committed another rape shortly after the charged crime was committed?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial at a retrospective mental competency hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the nature of the Bill of Rights and the Seventh Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appeal against a summary adjudication as to the first cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether section 654 of the California Criminal Code applies to a particular count?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress for injuries inflicted upon a third person?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the disparate impact cause of action under section 703(a)(2)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of admitting DNA test results as an exhibit?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff must prove a substantial probability of a future that will result in loss of income?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a child unilaterally ends a relationship with one parent without any apparent reason?
Nova Scotia, Canada
In reviewing a ruling on a motion to suppress, what is the test for determining whether a search or seizure was lawful?
California, United States of America
What is the test for multiple causes in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for the sufficiency of circumstantial evidence in a sexual assault case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for the purpose of determining whether a plaintiff has been deprived of access to a hearing by the Court?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving effective consent to a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a union be vicariously liable for an employee’s actions?
British Columbia, Canada
What is relevant evidence in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether work is a primary cause of an injury?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a mother recover for emotional injuries when a medical malpractice caused a stillbirth or miscarriage?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a motion to have a fact-finding hearing?
Ontario, Canada
Does a trial court have to give a jury a specific time limit for its deliberations?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on s. 8 search and seizure protection protection in s.8 of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the court consider whether or not to grant a surety in a personal injury case where there is a high risk of flight?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of a prosecutor's comments and questions in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for instructing a jury to convict a defendant of a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
Does stress of a lay litigant have an impact on an award of costs?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the limitation period apply to 1990 and 1995?
British Columbia, Canada
What evidence is considered in evaluating whether a question posed to a witness before a congressional committee is pertinent to an investigation's inquiry?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for oral contracts for sale of goods?
California, United States of America
Can an order disqualifying defense counsel in a criminal case be appealed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 11370.1 of the California Health and Safety Code criminalize the possession of a firearm while under the influence of drugs?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for a reversal of a judgment in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on police interrogation to obtain a confession?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review of an arbitrator’s decision?
Ontario, Canada
What is the venue of a letter addressed to a plaintiff in a personal injury claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the probative value of the clips shown to the jury in a child pornography case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the five causes of action against a police officer who entered the yard of a dog walker's home and found a dog in the yard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining material contribution and causation in a motor vehicle accident case?
Ontario, Canada
What criteria must an employer apply when awarding a discretionary bonus?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining damages in a personal injury action?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for making a remedy for nuisance in a strata plan?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have to pay for the funeral expenses of a motorcyclist who was involved in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an asset preservation order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for unconscionability in mortgage law?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes prejudicial or damaging evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion in limine to exclude evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a personal costs order against counsel personally?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for an application to set aside a default judgment under Rule 17(16)?
Yukon, Canada
Can a prosecutor impugently impugge the integrity of defense counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the legal standard applied and what is the meaning of the test?
Yukon, Canada
What is the impact of disclosure requirements on First Amendment values?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for state imposed psychological trauma in the context of section 11(b) of the Charter?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the language of the majority opinion in a motion that reverses the trial court's judgment that proxies cannot be used in the election of directors?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find a prosecutor guilty of misconduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using ambiguous language in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
Is a search or seizure under the Fourth Amendment reasonable?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a finding as to whether evidence was destroyed in good faith or bad faith?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's right to counsel violated when the trial court severely limits the defense's closing argument?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on extraordinary and special expenses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to find a defendant not guilty of a charge of burglary because there is no evidence that a structure was actually a building?
California, United States of America
Does Defendant have a right to file a supplemental brief?
California, United States of America
What is the evidence that supports Cesaltina's claim of mental distress in relation to her neighbours?
Ontario, Canada
What factors must be considered in determining whether an application has been commenced using the Internet?
Ontario, Canada
Can counsel for the party being examined on examination for discovery interfere on cross-examination?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a district attorney in his opening statement say that nothing he said could be considered as evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on conditional release?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors are considered to be relevant in determining whether a party can obtain personal information without consent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an equitable execution create a charge on the property?
Alberta, Canada
Is expert testimony subject to review for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unlawful possession of drugs?
California, United States of America
Can the defense have tested the methadone pills?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of signing and cashing fraudulent checks?
California, United States of America
What federal and state standards apply when denial of a speedy trial is urged on constitutional grounds because of an untimely delay?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find a defendant guilty of voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have the courts found that a party signed an agreement without the knowledge of their lawyer?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any evidence that the respondents experienced stereotyping or prejudice?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a final order in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will the trial court allow evidence in a sexual assault case to be considered admissible?
California, United States of America
