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 any case law where a beneficiary is not a beneficiary under a Shareholders Agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of establishing a prima facie case in a union organizing case?
California, United States of America
Can an insurer be held liable for failing to compensate an insured for a loss under an endorsement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "usefulness" of evidence in a criminal case?
"New York", United States of America
Does consent to search a residence need to be obtained by one of the two co-tenants?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for having a property interest in a disability benefit?
California, United States of America
Can a common law breach of contract between two parties contracting at arm's length constitute an unfair business practice?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff sustain a fraud cause of action that fails to set forth specific allegations?
California, United States of America
How have exclusion clauses in a life insurance contract been interpreted by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a statement of claim be a demand for payment?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a life sentence under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a constructive trust or constructive trust for the return of property acquired by mistake?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a defendant be punished for one or more acts under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a defendant is evil character?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a must or must test met in a settlement agreement?
Ontario, Canada
Does a Miranda warning need to be given to a person temporarily detained pursuant to a routine or ordinary traffic stop?
California, United States of America
What is sufficient for a first degree murder finding?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a microscopic examination of an applicant's testimony was conducted in error?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the principles applicable when assessing whether gender impacts an earnings loss assessment?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the word "application" been interpreted?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant has been convicted of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in a criminal conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the law of limitation on attorneys' fees and expenses in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an employer compel an attorney to arbitration?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of insufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
When will a court certify that two spouses began living separate and apart within the meaning of the Divorce Act?
Ontario, Canada
Does the abuse of discretion standard apply in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for judicial disqualification under the due process clause?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a bill that was filed by a beneficiary under a will?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the effect of a failure to issue the maximum penalty at a jurisdictional hearing?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's claim that the trial court erred when it denied his request to instruct the jury it could reject the death penalty if it had a lingering doubt about his guilt?
California, United States of America
Can counsel withdraw from a civil action for ethical reasons?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a reversal of a jury's verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is a threshold question for entitlement in a claim for compensation?
Ontario, Canada
Can a tenant who covenanted to a lease with a landlord demand a renewal of the lease on behalf of the landlord?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike under the anti-SLAPP statute?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the anti-SLAPP provisions in the context of SLAPP cases?
California, United States of America
When will a judge remand a motion for a reversal of a penalty for failing to state on the record the reasons for his findings?
California, United States of America
Is there an immediate vesting of all rights under the lease?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine apportioning liability between parties in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making criminal threats under CALCRIM No. 358?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a hostile work environment for a plaintiff who alleges that she was made to work extra hours due to harassment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a state penalize a lawyer who represents a client before a federal agency for the unauthorized practice of law, when the representation is authorized by federal law?
California, United States of America
What is the law governing the duty of a trial court to instruct a jury on a lesser included offense?
California, United States of America
Is a forfeiture under the forfeiture rule exempt from the forfeiture rules?
California, United States of America
Is discovered a crime discovered when either the victim or law enforcement learns of facts which, if investigated with reasonable diligence, would make the victim aware of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an ineffective assistance of counsel claim in a writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of an expert's testimony on sexual abuse?
California, United States of America
Does a prior qualifying conviction need to be brought and tried separately from another qualifying conviction to be counted as a separate strike?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of evidence provided by Husband in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's comment that reasonable doubt only applies to those who establish their innocence constitute a loophole for the guilty?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on inconsistencies in testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an application to dismiss a claim as time barred by the operation of a statutory limitation period be properly brought?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an employee with an addiction disclose their addiction until after a safety issue has been breached?
Alberta, Canada
Can a question of law be reserved during or after a trial?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the Court of Appeal have any authority to interfere with a trial judge’s findings of fact based conclusions drawn from conflicting testimony of expert witnesses?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
Does a state court habeas petition pursuant to section 2244(d)(2) toll the running of the AEDPA statute of limitations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the criteria for a "full adjudication" in a motor vehicle accident case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on warrantless inspections of commercial premises?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on strip searches for inmates at a mental health unit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the Charter of the French Language?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a claim in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a judge or adjudicator have judicial immunity if they fail to follow the rules of natural justice?
Ontario, Canada
When a defendant's out-of-court statement is admitted to a jury, does the court have to instruct the jury that this evidence must be viewed with caution?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof that the Applicant has to prove that he is fit to become a barrister and solicitor?
British Columbia, Canada
Is confrontation clause violation involving unconfronted, incriminating statements of an accomplice harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether there is a contributory or negligence element in a plaintiff's claim?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 404(b) abused or abused?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an examination on discovery?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a breach of warranty on a bottle of Seven Up?
California, United States of America
Does a search warrant authorize the search of the curtilage of a bus stop?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of a conviction where a defendant was found guilty of a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statute is constitutional?
California, United States of America
How have the principles of fundamental justice been interpreted?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the range of noneconomic damages awarded in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to be guilty of driving while under the influence of drugs in violation of Vehicle Code section 23152?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has a history of back problems predating the accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What if the trial court had instructed on the lesser misdemeanor charge rather than the greater charge?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to quash a conviction for possession of drugs with intent to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 1717 of the California Civil Code provide mutuality of remedy for attorney fees under a contractual attorney fee contract?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of voir dire examination in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law governing ineffective assistance of counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for intervenor status?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to use excess custody credits?
California, United States of America
Can the intended beneficiaries of a will sue the attorney who prepared the will?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a person's eligibility to stand at a hearing?
California, United States of America
Does a non-victim witness in a sexual assault case have to be a witness who was not a victim of the crime?
California, United States of America
Does a threat or exhortation by the police that it would be better for the accused to tell the truth be considered involuntary?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that the apartment in which defendant was found to be the home or place of business of the complainant?
"New York", United States of America
What is the objective reasonableness of a motion to remove a person from their home?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Does a jury have a duty to determine whether a witness is an accomplice?
California, United States of America
How has Section 57 of the New York CR&R been interpreted by courts?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus jurisdiction in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When is a parent's failure to provide necessaries sufficient care for their child?
Ontario, Canada
Is a search warrant valid if it authorizes the search of more than one location for the same property?
California, United States of America
What is the test for discrimination in English and Chinese?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will the BCSC consider when assessing credibility?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a person has a valid claim under the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
What is the net worth method used by the Court of Arbitration for Justice to determine whether there is any unreported income in a personal injury case?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a disfiguring injury to be considered a crime?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to continue to receive wage benefits paid to her while she is unable to work?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to determine credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of incorrect engine numbers in a lien note?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining the meaning of a statute?
California, United States of America
What is the test for applying to set aside a judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a sentence to state prison need to be accompanied by a statement of reasons?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for aiding and abetting?
California, United States of America
Does the term "contract" apply to a grant-in-aid program like that under the Hill-Burton Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for denying a motion to substitute counsel for a defendant's attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for deductibility under the Business Corporations Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the standard of review for a costs order?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of a finding that there is only one injury?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a disparity in incomes with substantial increase in one party's income constitute a significant change in circumstances?
British Columbia, Canada
Does persecution against one member of the same family constitute a refugee status?
Canada (Federal), Canada
If a trial court orders testing without articulating its reasons on the record, will the appellate court presume an implied finding of probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is the test for intentional interference with a plaintiff's interest?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What was the prosecutor's argument to the jury in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
How has section 340.2 of the California Workmen's Comp. Act been interpreted?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the common law and statutory definitions of accomplice liability in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for easement to accommodate a dominant tenement?
Ontario, Canada
Is S.M's attorney's failure to comply with her duty to provide an attorney for the purposes of her civil claim?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant case law for giving evidence from a third party witness in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Does notice of a decision to terminate life insurance benefits effective November 3, 1998 need to be provided prior to October 8, 1998?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the consequence of the elimination of one of the neuropsychological assessments?
Ontario, Canada
Can a property owner bring an inverse condemnation action against a public authority?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with appeals in civil rights cases involving denial of access to the courts, religious persecution and physical mistreatment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for joinder in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Can a landlord bring an action to recover the value of chattels that he loaned to a company in which the landlord owns?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of a plaintiff's failure to challenge his fines and fees?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word "release"?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a specific Page 14 time and day for a probationer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a declaration of rights after a finding that judgment should be against the actor in the lawsuit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of a bailee to take care of the bailee?
British Columbia, Canada
How do courts review a motion to dismiss for prejudicial prearrest delay?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury case, in what circumstances will the trial judge admit records that are not relevant to the rule against hearsay?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an accused person refuse to be represented by counsel at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the duty of a physician to develop the record at a medical malpractice hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an aider and abettor of intimidating a witness?
California, United States of America
When a support order has been made requiring the respondent to attend a vocational examination, does the respondent have the right to receive a vocational report?
California, United States of America
Is a waiver of constitutional rights as to a prior conviction sufficient?
California, United States of America
How have arguments in a civil trial been neutralized by the judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is embezzlement a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for waiving a suspect's right to remain silent?
California, United States of America
Does the court grant Mayhew immunity from prosecution for any other crime occurring that night?
California, United States of America
Does a magistrate's determination of probable cause need to be paid great deference by reviewing courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If a defendant's claim that defense counsel negligent in failing to request an other-crimes limiting instruction under CALJIC No.50 fails, what are the consequences?
California, United States of America
What is the disclosure of the alcohol standard solution for the test in question?
Ontario, Canada
What is the consequence of a lack of timely response from a law firm in a lateral transfer application?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant was found not a danger to the community even though they had a history of domestic violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining where a plaintiff is injured in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an impeached witness testify before a panel of witnesses?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for disclosing material facts in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the division of property between a husband and wife?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for section 24 of the Child Support Act?
Alberta, Canada
How much time has been taken to bring charges against a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has committed multiple crimes at the same time?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting a defendant's conviction as an aider and abettor of a murder?
California, United States of America
Does a federal district court order that a letter is enforceable under section 3903(f) of the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for certifying an evidentiary ruling that is manifestly erroneous?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first-degree murder?
California, United States of America
Is a final agreement between the spouses binding on the terms of spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court stay a defendant's conviction for unlawful possession of ammunition under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Does a person who has not written a letter of intent to convey land as a trustee have the right to claim it as his own?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is ineffective assistance sufficient to establish that ineffective assistance induced a guilty plea?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the clause "acceptance" and "cancellation at any time" in a contract?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a hypothetical possibility in the context of the Court of Arbitration for Sport?
British Columbia, Canada
Does deference need to be shown to decisions of a specialized administrative tribunal?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the scope of jurisdiction under section 300, subdivision (d) of the California Penal Code where there is evidence of a substantial risk that the child will be sexually abused?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered the principle of "well in advance" in determining whether to delay a defendant's trial?
California, United States of America
Does the post-indictment, pretrial delay violation of the Fifth Amendment due process right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for contempt for failing to comply with an order of the court?
British Columbia, Canada
What knowledge is required to start the clock running?
Alberta, Canada
How have the courts treated the case of appellant in the context of the Three Strikes scheme?
California, United States of America
What is the test for discovery of a police officer's personnel file?
California, United States of America
What is the test for objecting to expert testimony in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using an undercover employee as an informer in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in BC dealt with issues of joint custody and guardianship?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a defendant's claim that he has been treated differently than other defendants charged with multiple-murder special circumstance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress an alleged illegal search and seizure?
California, United States of America
Is a juror's "demeanor" entitled to "special deference" when it comes to determining whether there is bias on a jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving a conspiracy?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having to have a division of the Court of Appeal hear an appeal of a restoration order?
British Columbia, Canada
How does a court review a judgment dismissing a complaint after the granting of a demurrer without leave to amend?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between the state law standard for determining incompetency under Section 1367 and the federal due process standard?
California, United States of America
Can Section 7 of The Criminal Code of Canada be used to support a claim for damages under the paramountcy doctrine?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for proving duress?
Ontario, Canada
On appeal, how have the courts dealt with the issue of failure to complete service on a claim against Skerik?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for an application to vacate a judgment by a judge?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the words "diligence" in a limitation period?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes a delivery of the property sold?
Ontario, Canada
How does the accusatory pleading test apply in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Does the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have a right to silence during a review process?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a strata corporation to repair and maintain common property?
British Columbia, Canada
