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 effect of an injunction restraining the wife from selling, disposing of or voting her shares in a company to effect a sale or disposal of the assets of the company?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a person be found in contempt of an order with which they cannot comply?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the new, more stringent screening threshold for reducing an offender’s parole ineligibility period?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a real and substantial connection between the jurisdiction and the subject matter of the action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of past conduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a Defendant have ever been able to obtain a motion to dismiss a charge of forced oral copulation?
California, United States of America
How has the California Penal Code been dealt with in the context of moral turpitude?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the rule of convenience in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exclusive possession of a drug?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant legal test for alleging that a prison officer violated an inmate's Eighth Amendment rights by using excessive physical force?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting a contracting officer's determination that the contracting officer has the authority to grant a contract to an architect?
California, United States of America
Can a witness refuse to give evidence in a civil proceeding where the answers might incriminate him in future criminal proceedings?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's need for money relevant to prove motive in a robbery case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for judicial intervention in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether the rule of law as applied to the facts is or is not violated?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the common law duty of a driver to keep a proper look-out and take reasonable precautions?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury be allowed to interpret jury instructions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a motion to reopen sufficient to satisfy due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a plaintiff can sue for damages arising out of the execution of a policy where he was injured as a result of a medical malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court order that the issue of support be reviewed?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for probable cause under the Fourth Amendment to search a defendant's home?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dissuading a witness by force or threat?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the police obtain a search warrant for a bag containing illegal drugs?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on civil liberties in the context of civil liberties?
California, United States of America
Is a court's ruling excluding third party culpability evidence reviewed for an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant principles on questions of mobility?
Ontario, Canada
Is there an abuse of authority or abuse of discretion in setting aside a default and judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the use of force by a police officer in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a baby was born alive?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or denying evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
At what point does the court's refusal to allow defense counsel to take a somewhat meandering approach to the presentation of evidence at trial for the purposes of redirecting the prosecution?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
In assessing the conduct of all persons involved in the detention of an accused, what is the effect of section 503 of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for corroboration in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What factors will the court consider in determining whether an award of damages is warranted?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for a judge to determine whether a plaintiff has been successful in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a provision in the Ontario Civil Code allowing for the withdrawal of a claimant's claim?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the California Supreme Court's recent decisions on same-sex marriage?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving intent to defeat or delay creditors?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for requiring a defendant to answer questions in a civil action?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the vexatious litigant issue in the opening brief?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is the primary caregiver in a contested exclusive possession application?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for an indictment under section 876 of the Criminal Code of the United States?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of a joint action brought by two members of the guard staff and two police officers?
British Columbia, Canada
In a collision involving a rear end driver of a semi-trailer truck, is there any inference of negligence against the rear-end driver?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate sentence for a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
Does a hearing examiner have a duty to reveal potential impeachment evidence to the accused attorney?
California, United States of America
Can Lot 2 be sold for taxes owing on other lands separately assessed?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a coroner have a duty to provide a proper post mortem examination to a deceased's widow?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on the right of police officers to enter a person's backyard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the adequacy of jury instructions in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a non-client bring a motion to disqualify opposing counsel?
California, United States of America
How have courts overturned convictions of forcible lewd conduct in the past?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that giving the refused instruction would have influenced the jury's decision on the issue of negligence?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for trespass to chattel?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for making comments in an opening statement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for mootness?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a defendant be held to answer for possession of stolen property?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in a child abuse case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a defendant has not been seriously prejudiced in their actions?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to a portion of future care that will be publicly funded?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an agreement that limits defendant's liability in the event of a breach of the agreement?
California, United States of America
Is a search warrant issued pursuant to a lawful search warrant subject to a suppression hearing?
"New York", United States of America
What is the meaning of the phrase "lack of jurisdiction" in the context of dismissal of a civil case?
California, United States of America
How will the Court review the sufficiency of the evidence in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a prisoner's right to sue for environmental damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge be found to have acted in a "judicial capacity" and in the complete absence of all jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to vacate a sentence for a convicted illegal immigrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion of criminal activity?
California, United States of America
What authorities have been used to determine damages in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for apprehending a child?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for non-compensationary spousal support in a long-term relationship?
Nova Scotia, Canada
In what circumstances will a driver be liable for failing to change his speed or sound his or his lights or horn as he approaches a pedestrian?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to an evidentiary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant invoked the right to selfrepresentation?
California, United States of America
Can a lawyer be held to an agreement that limits their fees where they have agreed to a contract on the basis of a fixed fee?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a material omission in an affidavit is intentional?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to distinguish his arrest from his arrest for the same crime?
California, United States of America
What rights do defendants have under this indictment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for driving under the influence of methamphetamine?
California, United States of America
Is the looped road in Stanford Park an expressed right-of-way?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for the Court of Appeal to uphold a conviction in the case of People v. Redmond?
California, United States of America
Is a claim for breach of fiduciary duty a proper action in a state forum?
California, United States of America
Can CEMEX appeal against a motion for judgment on the pleadings in favor of CEMex as to the second cause of action for declaratory or injunctive relief?
California, United States of America
What is the test for calling an expert witness to validate the existence of radar technology?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review and what is the test for determining reasonable cause?
California, United States of America
If a petitioner has been convicted of a serious crime or has engaged in a pattern of misconduct, is the petitioner required to demonstrate "unusual or outstanding equities"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to appeal against his conviction for assault?
California, United States of America
Is a tip sufficient to cause reasonable suspicion of criminal activity?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the interpretation of a federal agency's interpretation of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing a crime to a misdemeanor under section 17, subdivision (b) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
When will the California Medical Board of Health and Social Services deny a claim for medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the meaning of political speech?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a contract was obtained by fraud, mistake or misrepresentation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the proper venue for a criminal trial under section 777 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Can an arrest made pursuant to an invalid warrant nonetheless still be legal?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a rule that retroactively retroactively applies to conduct credit?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court withhold review of a medical malpractice claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a motion to dismiss be dismissed on the basis of incorporation by reference?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the addition of tax for negligence and substantial understatement of tax violate the excessive fines clause of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a court's refusal to grant sanctions for a defendant's failure to engage in discovery an abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a lower court avoid a decision on the merits of a habeas petition because of technicality?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the proper remedy if a part of a sentence is stricken on review?
California, United States of America
Can evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment be used in a criminal proceeding against the victim of an illegal search and seizure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a prior conviction for assault and a subsequent criminal conviction?
California, United States of America
How has the 9th Circuit reversed the order dismissing the original indictment without prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
In what line of cases have courts found consent can be withdrawn before a consent order has been drawn up and perfected?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a declaration of intent in a civil case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have defendant and other independent trustees been ordered to pay damages to plaintiffs in a federal class action?
California, United States of America
Does voir dire need to ask jurors' drug history?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction?
California, United States of America
Is there a fundamental right under section IV(e) of the constitution to speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of striking someone with a golf ball?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving a warrantless search?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been sexually assaulted?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant relevance and effect factor for admitting expert evidence at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the relevant case law, and what is the effect of the case law?
California, United States of America
Does voir dire continue after a motion for a mistrial was denied?
California, United States of America
Is there any power to review the credibility of trial witnesses in a habeas proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the description of the items seized under a search warrant need to be specific in the search warrant description?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the adequacy of reasons set out by the BC Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a criminal defendant who pleads guilty to a criminal charge waive three constitutional rights?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to credit against his sentence for his time in custody?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff required to produce her doctor's notes, records and X-rays?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for substituting a decision by a review court for that of the trial court?
California, United States of America
Is retroactive child support retroactive?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a contract involving the sale of land be evidenced in writing?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a father who has never had any significant custodial relationship with his child?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have a valid claim of medical mistreatment under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a defendant's motion to dismiss a finding of not guilty of murder based on a knife print?
California, United States of America
Can a mortgagee recover damages for removing fixtures from a house that is not covered by the mortgage?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a defendant appeal a finding that reasonable doubt may arise from a lack of evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search warrant issued by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for knowledge that the City did not have a permit to dispose of the paint used in the crime of criminal damage?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a party signed an unwritten contract for repairs and servicing of a Defendant’s vehicle?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between trespass and trespass in the common law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a restraining order under the California Domestic Violence Act?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's right to hire someone to complete construction work on his house if he is unable to complete the project?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a defendant bring a motion to amend or amend his convictions for possession of stolen property and possession of a blank check?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of section 186.22(b)(1) of the California Criminal Code relating to the charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of the "gang-related argument" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for double jeopardy under the double jeopardy clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the reconstruction statute in the context of civil rights?
California, United States of America
What are the costs and attorney's fees awarded in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a solicitor/client communication was exclusively in a joint meeting?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be granted judicial immunity in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the credibility of expert testimony?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to prove that their contribution to the acquisition, preservation, maintenance or improvement of a disputed property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a person to be liable as an aider and abettor of a crime?
California, United States of America
Is sexual harassment a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of tax on a lump sum award for future care?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a jury to accept or disbelieve a portion of testimony?
California, United States of America
Does the waiver doctrine apply to questions involving section 654?
California, United States of America
What is the test for branch 1 of the section 12 exemption under section 12 of the Criminal Code of Canada?
Ontario, Canada
Is appellant's appeal notice of appeal against a signed order regarding attorney fees timely?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to prove that he served a prison term for a prior conviction for assault?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer be charged under section 148.5 of the California Criminal Code for making a false report to the police?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unduly prejudicial evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an effectiveness complaint?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a motion for personal jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between unlawful possession of two shotguns?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to bring an action on behalf of third parties?
"New York", United States of America
How is replacement cost calculated in a motor vehicle accident?
Ontario, Canada
Does ineffective assistance of counsel entitle the petitioner to an evidentiary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with sentencing error claims?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the issue of collateral matter in the context of the Sixth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for instructing a jury on a particular defense?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for overturning a judgment of conviction where a defendant is found incompetent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Does facsimile service constitute personal service?
Ontario, Canada
What is a trial court's duty to instruct a defendant on general principles of law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for review of the unchallenged admission of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with allegations of knowing possession or control of child pornography?
California, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule apply if evidence indicates that a school official was working at the direction of, in cooperation with or under the authority of law enforcement officers?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court abuse its discretion in denying a motion to dismiss the indictment because alien material witnesses were placed beyond the compulsory process of the court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a tort of intentional infliction of mental distress be awarded in the context of a wrongful dismissal action?
Ontario, Canada
Is there good cause to terminate a medical practice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of unavailability of documents in the context of good faith and the Uniform Act?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court uphold a robbery conviction where a hotel clerk was present at the time of the crime?
California, United States of America
In a common law common-law relationship, what is the test for calculating the equalization of benefits between spouses and their common law partners?
Alberta, Canada
Can a defendant argue that no objection was necessary to a jury instruction in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for adverse possession of land where the occupier enters the land mistakenly believing he is the owner?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a case involves extrinsic rather than intrinsic fraud?
California, United States of America
Does the jury have to be fully and correctly instructed on murder and malice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion to dismiss a Motion to Dismiss a Complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of voluntary intoxication?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a lawyer who drafted a will negligently was found liable to a beneficiary who did not receive an inheritance because of the lawyer’s negligence?
Ontario, Canada
When will a court grant a motion for late designation of an expert witness on the standard of care?
California, United States of America
Is an application to amend the pleadings before the application to strike the claim is heard?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a jury need to be instructed on intoxication before deciding whether to convict a defendant of second-degree murder?
California, United States of America
How has Marciano been successful in his claim for damages for personal injury?
California, United States of America
Does a challenge to the procedures used in the denial of parole necessarily implicate the validity of the denial and, therefore, the continuing confinement of the prisoner?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a claim of insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence to support a claim by a defendant that he took possession of the victim's car when he was last seen alive before he was found dead?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of resisting arrest under section 69 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there a legal presumption in favour of a custodial parent's right to move?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for contempt for disobeying an order pursuant to section 401(3) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a marriage in jest?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some of the most high-profile cases in the history of civil litigation?
California, United States of America
