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 limitation period for filing a human rights complaint?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of a search of a hidden compartment in a vehicle?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Supreme Court of Canada strike down a contract where the contract states that the contract does not contain a clause requiring full payment?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for a charge under section 654 of the California Penal Code for failing to comply with the same provisions of the law?
California, United States of America
Can a conviction under felony-murder rule be overturned where the victim suffered a heart attack during a robbery?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the allegations of absence of clean hands?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any evidence that defendant fled the police?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appointing counsel in a personal injury action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for competence as a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an agent to pay commission?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will the court order a reduction in child support arrears?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an arbitrator remain seized of the matter?
Ontario, Canada
How does the substantial evidence rule apply in a civil appeal?
California, United States of America
Does the instruction in CALCRIM No. 372 speak of flight immediately after the crime was committed?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant bring an appeal against the finding that his trial attorney failed to object to all of the allegations of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does Section 460 of Section 459 of the California Code of Civil Procedure include the term "inhabited dwelling house"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a husband and wife are living apart?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code preclude a defendant from multiple punishment for failing to notify authorities in the county where the offender was registered?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of reasonable notice in the context of a claim of wrongful dismissal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a prisoner have a constitutional right to appointment counsel in a section 2255 proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can new or extrinsic evidence be allowed at a tribunal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Are there any cases that challenge section 3013 of the Criminal Code in the context of civil rights issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant for a crack cocaine factory in a residential street?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable conduct in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of criminal intent in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff’s mental health impairment a contributory factor in determining whether she is entitled to compensation for cleaning services provided to her client?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an order is final?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge before whom the matter is pending have a personal bias or prejudice against him?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to prejudgment interest on her loss of use claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a motion to suppress evidence?
California, United States of America
How has the statute of limitations been interpreted for a defendant to plead and prove timely commencement of the action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any cases where a jury was ordered to return to their deliberations on the death penalty?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court erred by discussing some of defendant's complaints about defense counsel and disagreements with defense counsel in the presence of the prosecutor?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff who takes a lethal dose of a prescription drug, later takes his own life, sue the tortfeasor who prescribed the drug?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of a jury failing to find that appellant intended to kill in connection with any of the special circumstance allegations?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review at common law?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it possible to sue for damages for misrepresentation on behalf of a party in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes the possession of counterfeit notes as an "instant offense"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a director or a servant of a corporation liable in tort for inducing or procuring a breach of contract?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What factors will the court consider in deciding whether or not to grant joint parenting rights to one of the children?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting hearsay in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "full disclosure" in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a continuance to prepare his new attorney to defend his case at a continued hearing?
California, United States of America
Does a presumption of vindictiveness apply unless a district court articulates its reasons for increasing the sentence?
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
What is the test for determining whether a jury found there was a reasonable likelihood that a plaintiff made a complaint of sexual harassment or sexual harassment?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be able to exclude prospective jurors from a jury?
California, United States of America
Is there any merit to the allegations of settling-in errors?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of the "strand" analysis in federal constitutional law?
California, United States of America
What is the de novo standard of review applied to a claim that the trial court erred by refusing to instruct the jury on the consumer expectations test?
California, United States of America
What is the accident defense in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of withdrawing a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
Does the law recognize the defense of accident?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on non-compensatory support for spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a fiduciary obligation on a relationship?
Alberta, Canada
Does a judge have an obligation to order ordinary costs in a custody action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a false arrest claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will the court order access to the children of a person who is not a parent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a civil action against a county for failing to enforce a civil rights violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a plaintiff's right to privacy information?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining liability for the driver of a stopped vehicle?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Does a defendant have to be punished separately for assault or murder when they are involved in a robbery, burglary or theft?
California, United States of America
Is the petitioner a mortgagee in possession during the period between October 13, 1995 and July 2, 1996?
British Columbia, Canada
Does repossession of a property change the terms of the contract?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a guilty plea required to comply with all federal civil rights legislation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for superseding an extra-provincial order in custody of a child?
Ontario, Canada
If a defendant chooses to represent himself in a pro se proceeding in a personal injury case, what are the consequences of the pro se defendant's actions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations bar the entire complaint including the causes of action in equity seeking return of marijuana plants?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion to dismiss be considered a factual attack?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test to apply on a motion of no confidence?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for removing children from their parents under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for removing a prospective juror from a jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a statement of claim against CIBC?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will an action be brought by adjoining property owners for damages arising from an arson attack on a vacant and unattended building?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a good arguable case?
British Columbia, Canada
What rights does the employment standards legislation have to the employer?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the word "deceive" in the criminal code sufficient to constitute harm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an allegation of malpractice against a former counsel at a criminal trial?
Ontario, Canada
Does the statute of fraud begin to run at the death of the promisor?
California, United States of America
Does not prove that two corporations are one enterprise or operation?
Alberta, Canada
Can the courts invalidate legislation that would have changed the state's constitution?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated improper comments made by a prosecutor about defense counsel?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be found not guilty of misconduct for comments he made to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on notice requirements in an insurance contract?
Ontario, Canada
What is the procedure the prosecution must follow when confronted with a request by a defendant for the personnel files of testifying officers?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law that would have changed the disposition of a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on medical cannabis use in Canada?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with cases where an employee of a construction company was injured on his way home from a company banquet?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for an appeal?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What constitutes nuisance in a residential strata lot?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a plaintiff have a right to sue for damages if he takes a risk that he unreasonably assumes a risk of injury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for criminal charges in relation to health and safety code violations?
California, United States of America
Can a fiduciary relationship exist when there is no relationship between one person and the other?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the term "impaired bodily function and serious permanent impairment of an important bodily function"?
Ontario, Canada
What is the definition of settled intention in international law?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the standard for a habeas petitioner to bring a claim against a lawyer for failing to provide a timely and effective representation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law applying the best interests principle?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the impact of a constitutional examination under the examination provisions?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the possession of documents doctrine?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a federal court review a petition for habeas corpus by a person in custody pursuant to a state court judgment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for appeal against a criminal conviction?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for sustaining a child sexual assault conviction in a juvenile court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a section 13 case under Section 1307(c) of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
federal, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be denied a motion to suppress a blood draw based solely on probable cause of DUI?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of fiduciary conduct in real estate agent law?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law supporting a motion of habeas relief?
"New York", United States of America
Does a solicitor acting for a party in a settlement negotiation have authority to bind their client to a settlement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is liable for property damage?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the privity rule apply to bind those who succeed to an interest in property where rights in the interest have been litigated to judgment by a predecessor in interest?
California, United States of America
What is the defence of the defence that the engine was not true to type and would not develop the rated horse power?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a jury to determine that a police officer did not intend to use enough force to break a plaintiff's jaw?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's claim that his conviction for arson is without merit?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the tort of breach of fiduciary duty in the context of a claim in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Is a mortgagee entitled to increase the value of his security on the land of which he is mortgagee?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for accessing a patient's medical records?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a Justice of the Peace to order the detention of a person during a search and seizure?
Ontario, Canada
Can a court apportion all the cost of an expert witness to one side?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for express v implied malice in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a driver is not an insured person?
Ontario, Canada
What is the duty of a medical professional to disclose to a patient about a proposed procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a motion for reconsideration under AEDPA Rule 59 or Rule 60 have to be reconsidered?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a reliable judgment about guilt or innocence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Section 65(1)(e) neutralized by the fact that a claimant has the ability to be self-sufficient?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the best interests of the child paramount consideration for the court?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a parent's consent to travel to Taiwan for a visit?
Ontario, Canada
Is it unconscionable for the wife to equalize the net family property with the husband when the husband has all but abdicated his role in the relationship?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is impecuniosity?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for overruling an objection to alleged prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a parolee subject to search and seizure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a widow to claim a pension from her deceased husband?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of retroactively claiming s. 7 expenses for childcare and pre-school expenses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a charge of committing a crime in concert with known gang members?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel when failing to call a witness at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion of criminal activity under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence that asking a question about diabetes at an employment interview disadvantaged an applicant?
Ontario, Canada
How has the statute of limitations been interpreted in civil litigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a subcontractor entitled to attorney's fees in an action brought by the subcontractor?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate sentence for neglecting a child in a restaurant kitchen?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a brief cross-examination challenged by appellant in a civil case violate the appellant's constitutional due process rights?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof for a claim of fraud?
California, United States of America
Is a waiver of child support binding on the court?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a defendant to be convicted of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of each spouse's share after matrimonial difficulties have arisen?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of a strata plan on the interests of the majority owner of a property?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of a prior conviction for making an extortionate extension of credit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving prejudicial error on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a valid claim to have a revoked probation order against him?
California, United States of America
Can a conviction be reversed on appeal for ineffective assistance?
California, United States of America
How have the appellants argued that the use of a trained German Shepherd dog, Meisha, in a search and seizure pursuant to the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any common issues between a plaintiff and plaintiff?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the effect of a motion for judgment on the pleadings without leave to amend and to dismiss the complaint thereafter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing an appeal as moot?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a civil servant's duties?
California, United States of America
How have courts reviewed the argument that a federal district judge should have recused himself from a motion for judicial review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of an invitee to a guest house where the guest is injured in an accident?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does an adjuster owe a duty of good faith to the insured?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for dismissing a motion for failure to state a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff claim a proprietary interest in a defendant's pension?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the liability of an insurer in excess of its policy limits for failure to accept a settlement offer within those limits?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors must a judge focus on a mobility motion?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances have courts found hardship or impecuniosity to be relevant in determining judicial costs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for warrantless searches of purses under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Is class counsel entitled to fees and costs arising from the settlement of a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a finding of fact "could have created a latent defect" create a legal leverage to void a purchase agreement?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a defendant have to meet with a juror to determine whether a defendant has made a sufficient showing of misconduct on a request to disclose juror information?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion for departure under the Criminal Code when a defendant is seeking a reduction in his sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for instructing a jury on a lesser crime?
California, United States of America
What are the rights of a surety in a bankruptcy proceeding?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a review of a contract available after consideration of the common law defenses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a criminal case based on evidence of gang membership?
California, United States of America
What is the critical time for a minority-time parent to access a child?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable seizure resulting from the use of excessive force?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any difference in the amount of household care received by the deceased during the course of her life?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a "no action" clause in a personal injury claim apply to an insurer?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a decision by the Court of Appeal to re-open an application for fresh evidence?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of section 1642 of the California Code of Civil Procedure on a contract between two parties?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proportionate sentences under the eighth amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the fact that a police officer uses a flashlight to pierce the darkness of the night to obtain a search warrant constitute a search?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the common law interact with the Charter?
Manitoba, Canada
How is Section 781 of the California Criminal Code interpreted for purposes of expanding the venue of a criminal activity beyond the single county in which the crime may be committed?
California, United States of America
What jurisdiction does the Court of Appeal have to set off two judgments?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will a judge consider in deciding whether to grant custody to a second parent?
Ontario, Canada
Does a criminal protective order issued against a convicted rapist have to be reviewed on appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a criminal defendant suffer multiple convictions for a single criminal act or series of related criminal acts?
California, United States of America
What authority does a defendant have to make an election to determine whether a defendant should be charged with making terrorist threats?
California, United States of America
Can a libel action be brought against a journalist for publishing defamatory statements about another person?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there an exception to the "one final judgment" rule?
California, United States of America
What is the current law on "reasonableness" and "fairness" of a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a restoration of civil rights expressly prohibit the possession of a firearm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a plaintiff has been involved in a motor vehicle accident for 11 years?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for severance issues in civil law in B.C.?
Ontario, Canada
Does a litigant have a duty to prove the facts upon which the damages are estimated?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for imputing a security guard's action against a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on jury instructions for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review of a Minister’s decision?
Canada (Federal), Canada
When a party with the burden of proof argues the evidence compelled a finding in his or her favor?
California, United States of America
Does the State Department of Health and Social Services have an obligation to provide mental health treatment under the State Suicide Prevention Act?
California, United States of America
Can an abstract of judgment be corrected to conform to the actual sentence imposed by the trial judge?
California, United States of America
