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 there a separate medical malpractice claim arising out of a second act of negligence?
California, United States of America
Is an inter vivos gift binding?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a husband's possession of furniture and other household goods constitute common possession of a wife's common possession?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's death sentence is disproportionate to his individual culpability and moral guilt?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a temporary suspension of deportation under the Immigration and Naturalization Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What would have been the child support contemplated in the consent order?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the timing of a waiver application apply to a waiver waiver?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the proposition that a conveyance of land previously conveyed by a prior recorded deed conveys nothing?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for civil forfeiture?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a Section 2255 motion to reduce a defendant's sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the prosecutor's statement about provocation and heat of passion in a murder trial have been prejudicial?
California, United States of America
Is a builder entitled to recover from a builder who has failed to complete the work on time?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a police officer held to a higher standard than other employees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that the respondent has physical custody of Tylar?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a judge have qualified immunity to deny a plaintiff's access to a kosher meal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it harmless error to decline to instruct the jury respecting factors not listed in the requested instruction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving a requested instruction in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can an individual be in possession of a firearm without being armed with a firearm?
California, United States of America
On remand, on what basis, is a motion for declaratory judgment moot?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction for violating section 148 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a witness has inconsistent statements?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for injunctive relief under section 17203 of the California Business and Professions Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an applicant is disabled or not?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether the jury was properly instructed on intent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the sentencing judge applied a consecutive term for an assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of murder sufficient to allow the jury to find the essential elements of first degree murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining if there is a genuine issue for trial?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a certificate of appeal to review a finding that a jury's instructions were deficient in describing the elements of a crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a motion to dismiss a preliminary injunction be dismissed?
California, United States of America
Is there any authority for what is essentially the opposite proposition?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a pretrial detainee be held in solitary confinement that violates his constitutional right to exercise excessive force?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the threshold issue of abandonment and what is the test for establishing that a spouse has abandoned the marriage?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for making a prima facie showing in a section 1170.95 petition?
California, United States of America
What is the role of the California Superior Court in determining the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
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
Does the prosecution have to "negate all possibility of tampering" with evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that identification procedure does not violate due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of future care costs for a plaintiff who was injured in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in relation to civil rights legislation?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of personal injury in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts considered tactical considerations in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal standard applicable to the financial burden requirement?
California, United States of America
Does a hyperlink constitute publication of defamatory content?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the priority of a statutory risk hearing before a finding is made?
Ontario, Canada
Is a federal court remedyable in an action brought under Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for instructing a jury on self-defense or defense of another?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of murder of the first degree?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of service on a party’s lawyer?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will the manufacturer of a barbecue kit be sued for failure to install the flame unit properly?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review of a judicial decision on a question of law?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a court deny a Petitioner's request for a Personal Rights Review?
California, United States of America
How much is a court likely to award in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
Does the domestic relations exception apply to a claim for injunctive relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the principles of law applicable to a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant committed an assault with deadly weapon by throwing a beer bottle at a maintenance worker?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving a person a gift?
Alberta, Canada
How have courts interpreted the word "loiter" in the context of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on personal attacks on opposing counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "flexibility" in determining the appropriate remedy in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a final decision of a disability application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a judge improperly took judicial notice of hearsay contained in recorded documents?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that a jury did not understand or follow instructions?
California, United States of America
Is a motion denying a motion for a new trial an appealable order?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of having a loaded firearm in a search and seizure?
California, United States of America
Is a police officer disciplined for making false statements during an official investigation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for non-chargeability of a motor vehicle?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court sentence a defendant for committing two armed robberies at the same time?
California, United States of America
Is a state's procedure for restoring Second Amendment rights in the form of a judicial review procedure in the context of the Second Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is any substantial evidence to support an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is a "Bed and Breakfast" permitted to be operated by members of their own family living in the home?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of sexual assault on the victim's emotional and physical condition?
Ontario, Canada
Is intimidation of defense witnesses violative of a defendant's compulsory-process right?
California, United States of America
What is the test for subjective intent in the context of probable cause under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 356 of the California Evidence Code on cross-examination?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the possession of pertinent information by an agent of a corporation?
"New York", United States of America
In what circumstances can a plaintiff sue the Church of Scientology for defamation?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Attorney-General for Canada Attorney General for Canada legal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can juror No. 2 remain on the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a toy gun was used in a robbery?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have the courts found that the government engaged in a reasonable mid-range consultation in relation to the Dene Tha' First Nation?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of a family law agreement on the distribution of property between spouses?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any Fifth Amendment privilege to refuse to produce documents prepared by third parties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some examples of prosecutorial lack of due diligence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has strict liability been applied to the medical profession?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff required to produce a list of phrases, passages or situations that she claims were pirated or copied in the motion picture version?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for indemnifying a party against a solicitor’s bill?
Ontario, Canada
Is an order dismissing a trust's no contest clause appealable?
California, United States of America
What is sufficient cause for a judge to find a defendant guilty of assault?
California, United States of America
Is a judgment on the pleadings appropriate when the complaint fails to allege facts sufficient to state a cause of action?
California, United States of America
What constitutes an adequate testamentary provision for a child?
British Columbia, Canada
Is consent given during an administrative search sufficient to validate a warrantless search for evidence of a crime?
California, United States of America
Can counsel for a tenant appearing on a possession application do so?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a criminal gang member be charged with a criminal conspiracy to commit a sexual assault on a minor?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a substantial indemnity for failing to settle?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a defendant to be prosecuted under a general statute?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a preliminary injunction for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden on the government of conducting a search without a warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for disqualification of a judicial officer?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied in cases involving abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care for damages for cost of future care?
Alberta, Canada
Can police officers who have made statements in internal affairs have any Fifth Amendment privilege?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for summary judgment under Rule 20.04(2)(a)?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a duty of care in a motor vehicle accident?
Alberta, Canada
What is the common law doctrine of privity of contract?
Ontario, Canada
Can a choice of law analysis be conducted at the motion to dismiss stage?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a memorandum of conduct be considered an adverse employment action as a matter of law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for corroborating testimony of a witness in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for filing a motion in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does lack of knowledge and approval affect a testator's ability to speak English?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant's prior use of marijuana prejudiced when they are charged with possession of marijuana?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a jury consider a defendant's voluntary intoxication in determining if he intended to commit a false imprisonment?
California, United States of America
How has the Human Rights Tribunal treated discrimination in the context of human dignity, feelings and self respect?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the interpretation of the Miranda code?
California, United States of America
Can a reviewing court substitute its opinion for that of the trial court's ruling denying discovery?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a reduction in his sentence if he demonstrates acceptance of responsibility for his crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on eyewitness identification?
"New York", United States of America
What circumstantial evidence is sufficient to prove the specific intent elements of a conspiracy to commit a violation of former section 245, subdivision (a)(1)?
California, United States of America
Does a pilot have a duty to warn passengers of severe turbulence?
California, United States of America
What are the grounds on which this court could find that the trial judge erred in exercising their discretion in awarding a costs award?
Ontario, Canada
What is the constitutional right of privacy?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining whether a person can be found guilty of sexual assault?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a search warrant for a home in which there is evidence of mortgage fraud?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant withdraw his plea of guilty as a result of an unfulfilled promise from a District Attorney?
"New York", United States of America
Can a plaintiff who objected to the instructions of the trial court challenge the instructions in his personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing the statutory requirements for a plaintiff to obtain a disability benefits claim?
"New York", United States of America
Does the statutory presumption in the context of personal injury cases apply to children who are injured in accidents?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What authorities have been used to determine proportionate sharing of post secondary education expenses between a mother and son?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for imputed knowledge of a partner in a law firm?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances can a search warrant be used to obtain chemical test results from a police search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the US Courts treated the term "Indians" in federal criminal legislation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for heat of passion, unreasonable self-defense and sudden quarrel/heat of passion?
California, United States of America
Is a payor's unilateral decision to reduce child support from the amount payable by obligation justified as retroactive support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for finding that a bankruptcy judge wrongfully found an attorney guilty of misconduct in a claim?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a medical malpractice case has been successful when the medical director made a determination based on the extrinsic evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a parenting order under section 24 of the Children's Law Reform Act?
Ontario, Canada
In a personal injury action, can an attorney's declaration of conflict be used to resolve a dispute?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in B.C. dealt with long term disability claims in the context of long-term arthritis?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a prosecutor who makes comments that are not in the context of a civil case act as a conscience of the community?
California, United States of America
When will the statute of limitations begin to run when the cancer is first diagnosed?
California, United States of America
What are the principles used to consider an application to add defendants under Rule 6-2(7)?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the unanimity instruction apply in the context of an embezzlement case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has a reasonable job search?
Ontario, Canada
Can a pedestrian be questioned in the middle of the night by the police?
California, United States of America
Does s. 11(b) of the Charter of Canada apply to extradition proceedings?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to seek punitive damages in a motor vehicle accident?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a just adjudication in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In reviewing a denial of a motion to suppress, what is the effect of the denial on the denial to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
If the acreage had been reduced for the oil road, would the area be excepted?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of evidence required in contempt proceedings?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a certificate of probable cause not required when a defendant appeals from an order made after judgment?
California, United States of America
Can a defense counsel be ineffective for not asking the victim on cross-examination if she had committed sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of opposing attorneys' fees?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is the initial aggressor?
"New York", United States of America
If Proposition 8 applies, what are the consequences of Proposition 8 on damages for victims of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the threshold requirement of material change for variation of an order for access to a child?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a defendant appeal his conviction for possessing marijuana for sale and possessing a firearm?
California, United States of America
What standard of review applies to a motion to compel arbitration?
California, United States of America
Is Jason's evidence relevant to the terms of the contract?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to an instruction pinpointing the defense?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have the Bignolds been granted leave to bring a derivative action?
Alberta, Canada
Is the certification stage of a class action a test of the merits of the action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Canada's most recent decisions on same sex discrimination?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant appeal an assault with a deadly weapon conviction?
California, United States of America
Is sufficient evidence sufficient to convict Schleining of possession of a pipe bomb?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for detention of a person who has been arrested under the Mental Health Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an employee to be granted leave to conduct work in a matter of law or jurisdiction?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
In what circumstances will an action be remanded in a different court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant who fails to object to the imposition of a fee or fine in the trial court raise a claim on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the rule that a party must submit an objection at a later trial, even though the objection had been overruled at a previous trial?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on unjust enrichment and breach of fiduciary duty?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for revocation of probation and reinstatement of probation?
California, United States of America
Does verbal harassment constitute verbal harassment under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the correctness of jury instructions in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for an elderly woman who, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, is now functionally disabled, suffering constant pain, immobility, social isolation, and constant pain?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the proper form of instruction for a defendant in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the trial judge's comments about the felon in possession of a firearm during a sentencing hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on peremptory challenges?
California, United States of America
What are the allegations against appellant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be retried for conspiracy to commit second-degree murder without violating double jeopardy?
California, United States of America
When can an application stay a motion to compel arbitration?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a search warrant for possession of a firearm under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
Is a postponement of a mortgagor’s right of redemption oppressive?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of review of a local board's refusal to reopen a registrant's classification?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appointing a magistrate to hear a motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the quantum of a lawyer's costs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a judge to increase a defendant's sentence after a new trial?
California, United States of America
What are the instructions given to a jury in a criminal trial of a man accused of being a member of a criminal gang?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle following a collision with another vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the relevant principles in assessing damages for loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a motion for a new trial be reviewed on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a motorcycle considered a vehicle "in" for the purposes of the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Can a franchisee pursue a gas-and-dash driver who fails to pay?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a person is willing to participate in a criminal investigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a prosecutor amend a criminal complaint without leave of court before a defendant enters a plea?
California, United States of America
Is a mortgagee in possession if the mortgage is not satisfied at a void foreclosure sale?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 35.30 of the New York Penal Code apply to a civil claim against a police officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate test for an injunction?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will a court invalidate the seizure of certain items taken from a police search for evidence of criminal activity on the general suspicion that they match descriptions of stolen property in a police report?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion for acquittal under section 1118 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
