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 intentional disclosure of HIV test results in a cause of action for invasion of privacy?
California, United States of America
Is a witness's statement not a work product?
California, United States of America
Does a violation of Rule 41 require an evidentiary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the servient driver’s duty?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a felony charge under section 1387 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where the trial court would have exercised its discretion not to award a motion for damages even if the trial judge was aware of the fact that the motion is invalid?
California, United States of America
Does the Code of Civil Procedure apply to criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a federal district court's refusal to certify a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for meeting the legal obligations of a deceased person's moral obligations?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a criminal defendant to have access to counsel at trial?
California, United States of America
Can an employee respond to an allegation of sexual assault before being suspended without pay?
California, United States of America
Is an order made after judgment affecting a defendant's substantial rights affecting his substantial rights appealable?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a claim of insufficient evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can material not described in a search warrant be seized if it is contained in the same physical volume, book or file?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion of summary judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
Are there any cases that have been appealed in the 9th Circuit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does M.S have forfeited her Fifth Amendment argument?
California, United States of America
Is a judge required to issue a final order before a final pretrial conference?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of a parent's unilateral decision to relocate in the context of a mobility motion?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts treated the testimony of four witnesses in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How has the case been dealt with in juvenile court and criminal court?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's claim that he was granted a right to possession by the Court of Appeal for a second unlawful detainer judgment?
California, United States of America
Can an employee under a fixed term contract mitigate their wages and benefits if terminated without cause?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of establishing that there has been an inexcusable delay in bringing a motion to dismiss?
"New York", United States of America
Is there any case law where the victim acted aggressively in the context of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Code of Criminal Procedure apply to a single criminal offence?
California, United States of America
Does a search incidental to arrest include a search of the vehicle of the accused?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a prosecutor violate due process when he seeks a superseding charge against a defendant for exercising his constitutional right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a jury trial for a motion of appeal against a finding that he is ineligible for relief based on facts not found true by a jury?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of both counts of membership of a criminal street gang and a charge of criminal activity under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the sufficiency of evidence in criminal cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a non-forcible sex crime considered a lesser included offense of the forcible sex crime?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff who has been denied leave to amend a motion to amend or amend a claim for damages be affirmed on any ground supported by the record?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting a prior conviction of false imprisonment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for demurrer in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for selecting a prospective juror for a death penalty case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact on privacy and liberty rights of the accused?
British Columbia, Canada
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 effect of long-term disability benefits when a plaintiff is dismissed on the grounds that the employer is having economic difficulties?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the meaning of communicate?
Alberta, Canada
What is the threshold issue for determining spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury be instructed to consider the possibility of a retrial if they fail to reach a verdict?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for establishing that there is evidence that there was prior to and at the time of the murder, and that the accused was a party to the crime?
Manitoba, Canada
Does a purchaser have a right to resile from a contract of purchase and sale if the purchaser fails to complete the purchase at the agreed price?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 1054(1) of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure, section 1054 et. seq. and section 854 of the Criminal Code, allow defense counsel to conduct their investigation and prepare for trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a criminal action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding special costs in a criminal case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for proving that a criminal offence has been committed?
California, United States of America
How did the issue of future loss of income arise in this trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a deportation order valid and enforceable under Section 1101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a pleading be deemed frivolous and vexatious?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for having a child in a separation?
Ontario, Canada
What are the reasons why the 9th Circuit reversed the district court and remanded the case for trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a law officer conduct a search for weapons pursuant to a limited detention?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a decision to dismiss a motion under section 581 discretionary?
California, United States of America
What factors are considered to determine whether a relationship is marriage-like?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting "fresh evidence"?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the best class period for shareholders in Sino-Forest?
Ontario, Canada
What is the duty of an appellate court to uphold a judgment or order of the trial court?
California, United States of America
Can a reorganization proceeding be referred to a special master under Rule 53 of Rule 53?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a party not providing a record of attorney fees hearings on apportionment of fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a witness was an accomplice?
California, United States of America
What is Res judicata and what is the effect of Res Judicata?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a reversal of a finding in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting challenged evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonableness review when a defendant asserts that his sentence is too lenient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the term "proximate cause" need to be used in the prosecution argument or the jury's instructions?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to deny a motion for judicial review be granted after a writ of appeal has been denied?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a warrantless search condition of probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "negation of mens rea" for driving while disqualified?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the costs of a successful moving party in a motor vehicle accident claim?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will Euro-Ex have to prove that it has a reasonable system in place to ensure the safe design, construction and inspection of such ramps?
Ontario, Canada
What is the scope of a cause of action arising from a protected speech or petitioning activity?
California, United States of America
Is a motion to suppress an allegation that the officers involved in the search and seizure of a vehicle during a traffic stop exceeded the scope of an investigatory search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on cross-examination of witnesses at trial?
California, United States of America
Does a corporate director owe a duty to the corporation?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who has been convicted of a charge under section 987.8 of the California Criminal Code be ordered to pay the costs of his defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or excluding evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judge's impartiality?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of conversion and what are the consequences for conversion?
California, United States of America
Is a motion for summary judgement required in the new rule as to the quantum of proof in termination cases?
"New York", United States of America
Does the Ellis Act prevent a city from passing an ordinance that would have restricted the right of landlords and homeowners to go out of the business of renting?
California, United States of America
Can a trial judge order an ex parte viewing of a geographic location by a judge without the parties' consent?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to continue to sue for damages, even if the action is ultimately dismissed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court consider any new or additional material that counsel have submitted to the Court?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is entitled to a fee that is not unreasonable?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate capital asset approach to assessing damages for loss of capital assets?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes violence under Section 24(3) of the Family Law Act?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a contempt motion under s. 13 of the Charter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for pleading for resignation rather than disbarment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of false imprisonment by violence or menace?
California, United States of America
When a motion judge exercises her new fact-finding powers under Rule 20.04(2.04) of the new summary judgment rule, is this a case of mixed fact and law?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an insurance agent has a special duty of care to advise a plaintiff about the coverage limits of his policy?
California, United States of America
Is there an implied right of action under the provisions of the Statutory Indemnity Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where special costs are not compensable but punitive?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the role of a judge in a decision on bifurcation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does disclosure to the Attorney General affect First Amendment rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find a defendant guilty of assault with intent to murder in a case of mistaken identity?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on police discretion in assessing danger?
Ontario, Canada
What are the implications of a delay in providing medical treatment for an injured employee?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 13 of the Statement of Claim late?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that the definition of a class is too restrictive?
Ontario, Canada
What is the liability of an occupier regarding a slip and fall in a public place?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of a plaintiff's failure to attend for medical treatment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a litigant's right to a trial by jury?
California, United States of America
How does the Corpus Delicti Rule apply?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the term “spousal services” in the context of spousal compensation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a letter correctly addressed and properly mailed was received in the ordinary course of mail?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a religious marriage in Toronto and a marriage in the United Arab Emirates?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the right of a medical professional to present new evidence at a medical malpractice hearing?
Alberta, Canada
Can a judge refuse to grant a new trial on the grounds of misconduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for past (or future) lost earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any evidence that the government intends to prosecute appellant for willful failure to file?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a municipality required to approve a plan of subdivision before the Registrar can register it?
Alberta, Canada
What is the threshold point for an injunction against Rogers?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for the sale of a property where the seller alleges there was a cannabis grow operation at the time of sale?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for allowing evidence of third party culpability in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a jury finding a defendant guilty of assault with a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on disclosure of income tax information?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence that there was a plan or scheme to lure the complainant to an isolated location to have sexual intercourse with her against her will?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of drug dealing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court to vary an order made by consent?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a judgment or decree can be set aside and annulled for some frauds?
California, United States of America
What is the test for equal division of the matrimonial home?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of international co-operation in the investigation of international criminal activity?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the rule of leniency under section 654 of the Criminal Code apply in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a Charter violation as set out in Withler?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for Sur-reply?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some cases where a client relied on the advice of a tax preparer without reading or reviewing their tax return?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How much evidence need to be testified to raise the affirmative defense?
"New York", United States of America
What is the difference between a timely notice of appeal and an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion in limine seeking to exclude evidence that is not privileged?
California, United States of America
What is the class of interests of a plaintiff who is unable to register under the present law?
Ontario, Canada
When a defendant is convicted of a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice in a criminal case, is he entitled to full custody credit in the felony case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether felony murder and the underlying felony are the same offense for purposes of double jeopardy?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a certificate of probable cause?
California, United States of America
Does Section 186.22 require a showing of intent to promote a gang's activities beyond the crime(s) charged?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to compel a trial court to rule within the allowed time?
California, United States of America
Does a landlord have to be liable for nuisance caused by a tenant who causes damage to the property?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a corporation is controlled or dominated by an individual?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a criminal complaint under section 859.5?
California, United States of America
Does our holding conflict with the definition of a crime of violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a claim for the cost of future case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a motion to withdraw a no contest plea be reviewed on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to sue for damages under section 6310 of the California Motor Vehicle Code?
California, United States of America
Does the 9th Circuit have jurisdiction to hear a shareholder derivative suit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant withdraw his guilty plea and enter a not guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judicial review of a decision made under the CEQA?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for invalidating a law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of conduct of counsel in defence of the Guidelines?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the standard of proof required to revoke a probationer's probation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for cross-examining an expert in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for warrantless entry and warrantless search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be found guilty of misconduct for making inappropriate comments to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be subjected to multiple punishment under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
How does the Court review a claim of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a party to a contract is entitled to a right to continue to work as a teacher?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a tribunal has the power to issue a Charter remedy?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts treated peremptory strikes in jury selection?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant argue on his own behalf at an appeal?
California, United States of America
Does section 1025 of the California Criminal Code require a retrial of a defendant who has admitted to a prior conviction?
California, United States of America
What remedies are available to an equal shareholder in a company that operates a retail store?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of sexual assault in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interim relief in a family law action?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the elements of a fraud case?
California, United States of America
What is the defense of assumption of risk in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for the purposes of a claim for wrongful dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the definition of mens rea for having care or control of a motor vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to credit under section 2900.5 of the California Criminal Code for the amount of time they have spent in post-incident custody?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of an advance costs order on a litigation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a detention under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to the use of capital asset management in the case of a young person?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law in which a litigant has been rebuked or rebuked?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it more evident and easier to establish discrimination if an age category was expressly excluded from a benefit or advantage?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a matrimonial domicile acquired by residence as distinct from domicility in the ordinary sense give any jurisdiction to divorce in English law?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the argument that a hung jury in the guilt phase was not a foregone conclusion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a temporary order to restore a previous successful status quo?
Ontario, Canada
Can Suburban be held liable for a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a claim for damages arising from a "cause of action"?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with an improper question in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's failure to show that the death of his parents prevented him from responding to a complaint?
California, United States of America
Does surrendering custody to a carrier forfeit appellant's right to privacy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What remedies are available to a defendant who made two sets of incriminating statements?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Do emotional and financial depression and frustration in relation to a lawsuit constitute an excuse for delay?
Alberta, Canada
How have courts interpreted section 1170, subdivision (d) of the California Statutory Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
Does a denial of leave to file a complaint under section 501(b as a matter of law need to be reviewed de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a motion to vacate a conviction pursuant to section 1016.5,1 of the California Penal Code, what is the effect of that section?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court order the production of statements taken by opposing parties?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on civil conspiracy?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeal involving a question of law?
Ontario, Canada
Can a flashing green light be used to assess the liability of a dominant driver who collides with a vehicle entering the intersection from a cross street?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for giving instructions in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for substitute counsel in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appealing an administrative finding in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What are the grounds for a motion to dismiss the charges of mail fraud and money laundering against a defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the circumstances surrounding the assault and murder of Lanny Buehl?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is use immunity sufficient to overcome a Fifth Amendment claim of privilege?
California, United States of America
