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 of construction in a will?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is Skeena and Holdings a family asset?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for producing certified copies of a plaintiff's medical plan?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a defendant's prior conviction in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a beneficiary under a Will holds a secret trust?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a loan was a gift or a loan?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a reorganization proceeding be referred to a special master under Rule 53 of Rule 53?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for waiver of privilege against disclosure of confidential information between a physician and a patient?
California, United States of America
Does a partner have a right to claim ownership of a portion of a jointly owned property?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a contract void if it is concluded based on a common and mistaken assumption as to the existing facts?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a settlement that was reached after mediation enforceable?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of an amended complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the date of a motion to be brought pro se?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a change in the rate of interest applied for prejudgment interest on a judgment made against a commercial landlord?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for using the word "entitled" in sub-rule (24) and (26) of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for deciding whether to extradite an alleged criminal to the United States?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admissible video evidence in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a jury was instructed on a theory of felony murder based on the fact that defendant was an ex-felon in possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of prejudicial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a letter carrier who is unable to carry a load of letters?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a peace officer arrest a driver who has not been questioned?
California, United States of America
Is there a de novo standard of review for removing a defendant from the courtroom?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is the primary caregiver in a contested exclusive possession application?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a vendor have to close an agreement of purchase and sale where the date of closing was to be November 30, 2003?
Ontario, Canada
Is evidence of weapons not actually used in the commission of a crime admissible?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable-suspicion?
California, United States of America
Is a failure-of-proof issue as whether substantial evidence supports a judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on objectively reasonable force?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of parol evidence on the interpretation of contract terms?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of division of property and spousal support on property division?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an assertion of a fundamental right?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the prosecutor's argument to the jury that a defendant's mental state is not aggravating under the circumstances?
California, United States of America
Does an agent who contracts in his own name for an undisclosed principal have to sue the principal for damages?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have the courts treated a motion to suppress a defendant's station-house confession under the Miranda Rule of Justice?
California, United States of America
What is the common law "right" of a state to protect its own interests?
California, United States of America
Can the federal government be sued for violating intergovernmental immunity when it is alleged to have acted as an agent of the Department of Justice in violation of the provisions of the Tennessee Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of damages in lieu of notice in a wrongful dismissal action?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for inferring that someone in apparent possession is in possession of marijuana?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing factual findings for resolving an issue raised for the first time?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a court abused its discretion in declining to award a penalty for failing to properly assess a plaintiff?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to award excessive damages in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Can an attorney who provides general immigration advice to an undocumented immigrant be charged with a criminal offence under Section IV of the Immigration Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a court grant a defendant an instruction that cautions the jury that it may not draw an adverse inference from the fact that a defendant has not testified at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "imperfect self defense" to negate malice in a murder case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a workman be dismissed from his position as a look-out man for riding on a buffer of a locomotive?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a state's statutory preemption analysis applicable to Indian law cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the applicable legal principles in assessing potential future loss?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a judge to grant probation?
California, United States of America
Does voir dire give a defendant a better chance of obtaining a more favourable result than a jury in a second-degree murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a plaintiff has qualified immunity from prosecution under the doctrine of qualified immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant who is charged with a similar felony charge before trial have additional reason to avoid a conviction for a similar crime before trial?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in this circuit on entrapment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between the majority and the district judge on a classified letter?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for granting a search warrant for firearms and methamphetamine-related evidence against an informant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can misleading information be saved if it is corrected in evidence?
Yukon, Canada
Can a prosecutor use a quotation critical of the legal profession in a closing argument to the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of appellate review on findings of fact made by the trial judge?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant's bail be forfeited if they fail to appear at a hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving material change in circumstances?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any limitation in the scope of the appellate review of a defendant's comparative juror analysis?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a person is able to produce a product that contains a specific type of material which is not suitable for human consumption?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the meaning of a consent order?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a motion to dismiss an indictment have to be considered a "dismissal"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for discretion of the court when it is asked whether a plaintiff has a claim for damages arising from a contingency which has not yet been settled?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an attorney represent themselves in litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the range of damages for breach of copyright law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the rule in equity for the administration of assets?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant appeal against his sentence under section 654 of the California Criminal Code for failing to comply with the requirements of the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an appeal against a sentence imposed on a man convicted of two separate violent crimes against the same man?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for estimating the range of general damages for an injured plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion of no confidence in a motion for personal injury?
California, United States of America
What is the basis for penalty assessments in the minutes and abstract of judgment of a motor vehicle fine?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a motion under section 995 and a motion to dismiss the aggravated mayhem count?
California, United States of America
What is the test for liability for damage caused by a defect in the attachment of the pick-up tube?
Alberta, Canada
What is the threshold issue for determining spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant withdraw a guilty plea on the grounds of mistake or ignorance?
California, United States of America
If a prosecutor misstated the law on self-defense, and the defense counsel failed to object to the argument, what is the effect on the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a previous panel’s caution in deciding whether to grant a motion for sexual harassment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for suspending a health professional’s registration under the Health Care Reform Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard for a jury to convict a person of possessing and transporting fentanyl?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence supporting a finding that the crime was committed for the benefit or association of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated instructions to the jury in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a police officer from a neighbouring police department issue a wanted flyer?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a contractor has been found in breach of a maintenance contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving a plaintiff can work?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the Secretary of State for Health and Social Services inconsistent in her interpretation of the PRO Payment Rule?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing an imputation claim against a spouse who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence under abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a defendant's failure to specifically object on the basis of authentication?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of section 6146 of the California Motor Vehicle Accident Benefits Act on insurers?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the argument that a claim is not a contractual claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the timeliness of a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence of juror misconduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for maintaining a claim for damages arising out of negligence in a motor vehicle accident?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a reporter's transcript or abstract of judgment need to be obtained in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on harassment?
California, United States of America
Can a litigant be imputed income if they fail or refuse to disclose their financial circumstances?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the damages awarded in defamation cases?
Ontario, Canada
Can Springs Mills appeal against a finding that the case should be remanded to a different judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a motorcyclist who is not wearing a seatbelt is entitled to use the seatbelt?
California, United States of America
Does the forfeiture rule apply to sentences entered in excess of jurisdiction?
California, United States of America
Is a lawyer disciplined for representing a client in a field in which the attorney has no experience?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the prosecutor's error in the closing argument in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for withholding the removal of a person convicted of a particularly serious crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the required mental state for a felony murder?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable standard of review for an appeal from a finding that the decision was based on the facts at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant or the court compel disclosure in a criminal case that is not discoverable as a matter of right?
"New York", United States of America
How have the particulars pleaded in support of the tolling of the limitation period?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion in the context of transfer of ownership of an airplane?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to consider late discovery in their discussion with a prosecution witness?
California, United States of America
What is fairness measured against a similar case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reducing a plaintiff's attorney fees for work on unsuccessful claims?
California, United States of America
Is poverty or indebtedness inadmissible to establish a motive to commit robbery or theft?
California, United States of America
Is a firearm restriction mandatory even when a court imposes a protective order based solely on nonviolent behavior?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluded evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that consolidation or denial of severance was an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for deference to a trial judge's findings of fact?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for damages in a medical malpractice action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a claim of insufficient evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the "impact or injury" rule?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered a Defendant's argument in his reply brief that the first shot was proof of intent to kill?
California, United States of America
Is a federal regulation that restricts access to a child for the purposes of a medical malpractice case invalid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for recovery for loss of income capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an accused waive his or her rights under s. 11(b) of the Canadian Human Rights Code?
Ontario, Canada
What is relevant evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there sufficient evidence to instruct the jury on a charge of molestation by duress?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of failing to provide evidence in a child protection case?
Manitoba, Canada
In what circumstances will a third party party be liable if a lamp goes out?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will costs not follow the event?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a reasonable doubt in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is the statute of limitations for a plaintiff's claim under AEDPA statutory tolling applicable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the collateral bar rule on a conditional release order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of reasonable doubt and the level of proof required for a jury to convict the same charges in different circumstances?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for vacating a single multiple-murder special circumstance finding?
California, United States of America
What is the objective standard for determining whether an inmate has been deprived of access to food, water, and medical equipment due to medical malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a joint author of a work?
British Columbia, Canada
Is cigar smoke in a condominium unit a nuisance?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a person can be found guilty of a sexual assault under the Mental Health Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a lawyer be allowed to resign from a conflict of interest position?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a federal court's decision to dismiss counts one and two in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a stay of the proceedings not appropriate?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to be found guilty of a breach of Section 5(1) of the Human Rights Act?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances can a surviving partner bring a claim for declaratory relief against the estate of a deceased partner?
California, United States of America
What is the general approach to a status hearing?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any impropriety in commencing a second action to avoid the effect of the Limitation Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of prior criminal activity at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases involving the taking of a semen sample from a sexual assault defendant to conduct a test for trichomoniasis?
California, United States of America
What is the test for changing a debtor's debt?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a trial judge’s “dollar for dollar” approach to reapportionment of the family finances?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it appropriate for a law firm to have more than one lawyer manage litigation like this?
Ontario, Canada
Is Amendment 47 unconstitutional and unconstitutional?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it an error in law for a judge hearing a motion for contempt of court to turn her mind to whether there is a reasonable alternative?
Ontario, Canada
What are the differences between an interim and final order in the context of child support?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there an insufficient basis upon which to quantify any calculation of occupation rent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for the innocent mistake exception?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for leading evidence in Charter litigation?
Alberta, Canada
Can a state prisoner appeal a district court's denial of his writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is appellant eligible under section 209.5 of the California Criminal Code for the purpose of applying for a reduction in sentences for kidnapping during the commission of the crime?
California, United States of America
Is section 654 of the California Criminal Code applicable in cases of multiple convictions?
California, United States of America
What are the costs of paying a lawyer’s bar membership and membership fees?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the double costs awarded against a party for failing to accept an offer to settle?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a claim can be brought against a defendant who has never been found guilty of any criminal offence?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts in Trinidad and Tobago dealt with custody and access issues?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where in-court identification was suppressed to avoid a Fourth Amendment violation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing sufficient cause to convict a defendant at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on personal injury in personal injury cases?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of an amended judgment in the Superior Court of Appeal against a defendant who has appealed against the amended judgment?
California, United States of America
Does Counsel's failure to object to either instruction or instruction to the jury at trial affect a claim against Reed's counsel?
California, United States of America
What is sufficient evidence to convict a defendant of conspiracy to murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an employer vicariously liable for a hostile work environment created by a supervisor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test to determine the sufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of damages for personal injury awarded in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the cumulative effect of errors at trial affect the fairness of the trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for publication of defamatory material?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts treated evidence of past domestic violence in the context of sexual assault cases?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of comparing the facts of two separate cases?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any case law allowing night hunting?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between retroactive child support and spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
What are the principles used by the courts to remove an estate trustee?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a charge of possession of cocaine base for personal use and not for sale?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an ineffective assistance of counsel claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a "factual connection" between a business partner and the acquisition of a property?
Alberta, Canada
What is the standard for determining asbestos exposure was a substantial factor in causing asbestos disease?
California, United States of America
Does a party have probable cause if it advances a legal theory of recovery "which is untenable under the facts known to [it"?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations run until the date of filing Forms 940 and 941?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on "reasonable tactical decisions" in the context of a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a no contest plea in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the law on proof beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Can a driver be found to have been negligent in a motor vehicle accident?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts and media treated freedom of expression?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a school security officer be considered a "special needs" security officer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing in a civil action brought by the US Department of Justice against a trailer that was seized during search and seizure proceedings?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a state court's resolution of an insufficiency of evidence claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found liable for failing to provide a safe environment for a plaintiff to work?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for inserting a key into a lock?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada when a contract states that a particular law governs the contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for applying for section 35 of the Constitution?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for making a claim for food purchased by the father on behalf of the infant plaintiff?
"New York", United States of America
What is the effect of Section 654 of the California Criminal Code on a defendant who has been found guilty of a charge of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
