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.
Does a notice of appeal need to be timely filed?
California, United States of America
Does a statute of limitations need to be extended to compensate for a disability that does not exist?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a self-represented defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of the Court of Appeal on the conduct of appellant's attorney?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered an argument based on accruing interest constituting prejudice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review applied to a trial court's failure to instruct the jury on an assertedly lesser included offense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for continuation of an action where there is no reason to change the existing situation?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What are some cases that have been decided in the 9th Circuit of the US Supreme Court where a judge ordered that a plaintiff be bound by reason of cause of action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated allegations of cruel and unusual punishment in the context of overcrowding in prisons?
California, United States of America
Does the rule of lenity apply to a defendant who is convicted of conspiracy to engage in money laundering?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations apply to a plaintiff who has been convicted of a sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases in the 9th Cir. 2nd Circuit of the US Supreme Court dealing with property ownership issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an arbitrator interpret a collective agreement so that the provisions of the statute intended to affect labour relations come into conflict with the collective agreement?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for admitting proximate cause in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
Does the term "law enforcement officer" include parents?
California, United States of America
Does a claim that an attorney was ineffective for failing to request the proposed clarifying instructions must also fail?
California, United States of America
What is the test for joinder in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Is a motion for acquittal a final judgment of acquittal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is writ review the exclusive review for a trial court's order directing or refusing disclosure of records under the Public Records Act?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the privilege against self-incrimination in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does privilege protect material that is "prepared for litigation"?
Alberta, Canada
What is the adequacy of wording in a draft amended statement of claim?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of the trial court's instructions on pretextual self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of indifference of a prison official in the context of medical malpractice cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine base for sale?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving that a prisoner has a serious medical need?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for striking a jury notice in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reasonable suspicion or probable cause in a search?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the assumption that profit-maximizing behavior is a factor in determining whether a company can increase its prices?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have an affirmative duty to remind him he needed to file a claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for First Amendment protection in the context of First Amendment freedom of speech?
California, United States of America
Does a municipality have to make only documents available to the public before council finds support?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a party bring new or new evidence in a judicial review?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for denying a substantially successful party's costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the admissibility of extrinsic evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury in a sexual assault trial where there are two competing versions of the facts?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the state of the law on the credibility of jurors in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the doctrine of proof by more than a preponderance in non-fraud cases?
California, United States of America
What constitutes prosecutorial misconduct under the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review that the court must apply when evaluating evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is a respondent's failure to address an argument raised by the appellant at the hearing a concession or forfeiture?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing with prejudice each of the causes of action as to all parties including fictitious defendants?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissibility of extrinsic evidence to explain the meaning of a contract?
California, United States of America
Can allegations of sexual assault be proven in a motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing the cost of future care provided to a plaintiff in a mental health case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a tort claim under the Tort Claims Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages in a medical malpractice action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of admitting evidence of a breach of the Criminal Code?
Ontario, Canada
What are the findings of an independent review of the entire record on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for accepting a concession from the Attorney General?
California, United States of America
Is mistake of law a defense to conspiracy to cultivate marijuana?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to pursue an appeal of a judgment as well as a motion to set aside the judgment at the same time?
Ontario, Canada
What is the obligation of good parents to follow public health guidelines regarding self-isolating and self- isolating?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for fraudulent concealment in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the evidentiary test for a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of conduct of counsel on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there genuinely are serious reasons for considering that a claimant may be complicit in the commissioning of crimes under section 1F of the Convention on Human Rights?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a marriage exists?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a jury have a duty to revise or improve upon an accurate statement of law?
California, United States of America
Does the federal government have any right to claim tax immunity from a private contractor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a summary trial on a motion of summary judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for accepting an appeal from a dismissal for want of jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to and should not have to pay a restitution fine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for refusing to give an instruction in a motion for personal injury?
California, United States of America
What is the material difference between a plaintiff's loss and enrichment?
Alberta, Canada
Does the part-time status of an attorney affect qualified immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on constructive knowledge of injury in a count two assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the defence have to be limited in its defence in the defence or preparation for trial?
British Columbia, Canada
How has section 12 of the Charter of Rights been challenged as to cross-examination of an accused?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a police officer enter a hotel room with heroin bindles containing heroin in plain view?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving an alleged drug dealer possessed cocaine for sale?
California, United States of America
Can a trial court restrict cross-examination of an adverse witness on the basis of confrontation?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the trial court's error in not allowing defense counsel to participate in the evidentiary and closing statements?
California, United States of America
Is a district court's order denying class certification reviewed for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for damages awarded in a motor vehicle accident involving a defendant who fled the scene of the accident?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a trial judge made a finding of fact based on a synthesis of ordinary and expert evidence?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for negligence in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Italy on an interim with prejudice support order?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing constitutionally inadequate assistance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "not dealing with each other at arm's length"?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How has the court considered the issue of whether appellant was convicted of attempted murder under a natural and probable consequences theory?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a plaintiff and defendant in a collision where neither party saw each other before the collision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for changing a final order on access?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is liable for a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the death penalty statute deficient because it does not require that the jury be instructed on the presumption of life?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving each element of an alleged sentence enhancement beyond reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing an application pursuant to section 27(1)(c)?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a caveat be allowed to be lodged on a piece of land where the caveator’s claim is invalid?
Alberta, Canada
How have the courts considered whether adjacent landowners have a sufficient interest to be entitled to procedural fairness?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for a negligence claim?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
How have the courts interpreted a search warrant in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can facts to establish bias on the part of a witness be elicited on cross-examination and, if denied, may be independently proved?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a statutory time limit for seeking judicial review of a reinstatement order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for cross-examination on affidavits?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a subsequent application for Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI) being approved based on a subsequent SSI application?
MultiRegion, 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 definition of "domicile" in the context of child protection legislation?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How have courts dealt with cases where a defendant made a clear choice by making a statement contrary to his attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of requiring a plaintiff to provide blood and urine samples for analysis?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the grounds for appellate interference in a support order?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for substantial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What collateral waiver of privilege extends to all privileged correspondence?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a Charter exclusion of evidence in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
Can a trial judge that commences a jury trial be prevented from proceeding until the trial is over?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying disability benefits on the basis that the claimant is impaired to the point that he can no longer perform his previous work?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial for abuse of abuse of power?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of satisfaction apply and the devise will be in total satisfaction of the debt?
Alberta, Canada
Can a police officer sue a district court on the grounds that the district court is too lenient in dealing with allegations of excessive force?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the result of a jury trial for possession of a controlled substance with a firearm?
California, United States of America
Does a mental disorder instruction need to be given?
California, United States of America
What factors will the court consider in its consideration of whether a child has been sexually abused by his ex-partner?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a motion to dismiss an indictment based on outrageous government conduct reviewed de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a failure to instruct a defendant on a lesser included charge of battery reversible?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of one crime against the other?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of an attorney?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for pain and suffering in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion for a new trial in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test to be applied on a rule 21 motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is mentally competent?
California, United States of America
Is a wrongful death action timely filed and barred by the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate amount of security for costs in a personal injury case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the burden of demonstrating prejudice against a defendant who failed to attend his sentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the rationale for indeterminate and long-term supervision under Part XXIV of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a police officer's testimony against a defendant hearsay?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant challenge the instruction to the jury in a citizen's arrest case?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have any grounds to claim ineffective assistance of counsel as a result of his trial counsel's failure to object to the prosecutor's statements?
California, United States of America
Is a federal habeas relief available for an alleged error in the interpretation or application of state law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is death by neurologic criteria considered death at law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of appellate fact review in the context of an appeal?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a defendant be remanded in custody for a hearing regarding his ability to pay a restitution fine?
California, United States of America
Does the tort of conspiracy extend to the family law context?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances have lawyers been granted injunctions to exempt themselves from the operation of regulations under the Proceeds of Crime Act?
Manitoba, Canada
Does the issue of proximate cause apply to a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is supervised access for a parent of a child with mental health issues?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for suppression of evidence in perjury cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of wearing masks when entering a home?
Alberta, Canada
Does advance planning of a crime preclude a finding that a defendant was insane at the time of the crime?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury refuse to accept evidence that implicates a witness in the crime of murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the withholding of documents constitute “rule of law” in English legislation?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is it a professional decision not to introduce medical evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the law of res judicata?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is the "infidelity" provision in the "main body" of a personal injury policy a separate exclusionary clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts treated surveillance footage of a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a violation of section 7 of the BC Human Rights Code?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a criminal defendant introduce evidence of third party culpability?
California, United States of America
Can class actions be used to prevent a failure of justice in the judicial system?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant unambiguously waived his rights under Miranda?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on objectively reasonable force?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing the constitutional rights of a person who has been involuntarily committed to a state facility?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a Charter voire dire to establish a breach of section 7 of the Charter?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a jury have to be instructed to find for the People on the issue of possession of a blackjack or billy?
California, United States of America
What is the test for possession of a shaved key?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to file a certificate of probable cause to appeal from a judgment after a plea of guilty?
California, United States of America
In a habeas corpus petition, what is the test for an ineffective attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for certifying a motion under the Speedy Trial Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for prejudicial evidence in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the evidence required to establish that a defendant employed an informant to solicit business for him?
"New York", United States of America
Can Roman obtain a waiver of a motion to compel her to give evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of murder of the second degree?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of an evidentiary error in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a waiver of child support?
California, United States of America
What is the obligation of a wrongfully-dismissed employee to mitigate loss by returning to work for the same employer?
British Columbia, Canada
Are the parents of a deceased person entitled to a share of the proceeds of his estate?
"New York", United States of America
What are the consequences of a failure to issue a requested statement of decision?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a writ of mandamus on an appeal from a bankruptcy court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the "going and coming" rule apply in cases where an employer requires an employee to furnish a vehicle of transportation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for punishment under Section 924(c) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the "prison mailbox rule" on a pro se prisoner petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes duress in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a motion for a new trial be denied by the Court of Appeal unless the Respondent agrees to a reduction in his award?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having probable cause for arrest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant discover the identity of an informant to attack a valid search warrant affidavit?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant is convicted of possession with intent to distribute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a judgment against a defendant who was found guilty of a violation of the Sixth Amendment's confrontation right?
California, United States of America
Is there any ambiguity in section 8 of the 1972 Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether there has been an infringement of section 15(1) of the equality right?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of mootness on the exercise of a court’s discretion?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for an indictment in a criminal case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for establishing a subclass in a class action?
California, United States of America
Is a motion for reconsideration permitted by a judge to be reconsidered?
California, United States of America
Does a guilty plea constitute an admission of all elements of the charge of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant appeal against his conviction for second degree murder?
California, United States of America
Is a procedural issue reviewable without deference?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a complaint brought by a party proceeding in forma pauperis?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury be able to reach a verdict of second degree murder?
California, United States of America
Is failure to give a unanimity instruction a harmless error?
California, United States of America
In a civil action brought by the Department of Justice against the State of Oregon for wrongful arrest pursuant to an invalid warrant, does the state have any liability or immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant to obtain data from the SDM?
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
Can a judge be disqualified in a contempt case?
California, United States of America
How have evidentiary errors been determined in a motion to overturn a judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine whether legislation is within the power of a province?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the procedure for disclosure from non-parties?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for negligence in a medical malpractice case involving a sore in the foot?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving that counsel deficient performance was reasonable under prevailing professional norms?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to disqualify counsel?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant waive the statute of limitations to take advantage of a plea bargain?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements of a court for in camera review of a law enforcement officer's personnel file?
California, United States of America
What is the test for defamation in a public forum?
California, United States of America
