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 sufficient guarantee of reliability in the records of a children’s aid society?
Ontario, Canada
How to quantify damages for loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of the Charter on privacy, privacy and social security?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "favorable evidence" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is cause of action estoppel?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a jury has failed to produce a fair trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for cost of future care?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a discretionary or appellate cost order discretionary?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether or not a person who refuses or fails to conduct an inquiry into their personal tax situation is a tax evasive?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining the sufficiency of DNA evidence in a motion for extradition to the US?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of the court's decision to tell the jury that there is absolutely no reason any other decision would be made by the jury?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law supporting a claim that the District Court erred by not remanding an action to state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a man of first degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of discharge from bankruptcy on a debtor?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does the Federal Trade Commission have the power to restore the status quo in a merger or acquisition case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of an 18-month jail sentence for assault with a weapon, being a motor vehicle, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, and failure to stop at the scene of the accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing an allegation under the Three Strikes law?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a court ruling requiring full or strict compliance with section 1237.5 of the Ontario Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is a crime committed in association with a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
Does the use of compound interest in determining an award breach section 28.28 of the BCAA?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on prior criminal convictions?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's improper remarks in closing argument in a civil case violate a plaintiff's right to a fair trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state's burden of admissibility of statements obtained through police questioning without Miranda warnings?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to seek damages for failing to disclose the evidence supporting his claim for the first time at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test of hindsight and erred in law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to find a plaintiff in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is it improper for a district attorney to appeal to the passion or prejudice of the jury?
California, United States of America
Is a convicted felon in possession of a firearm subject to exclusion from resentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the proper remedy in a motion for in camera review of confidential personnel records?
California, United States of America
What is the proportionality of time spent by a lawyer at a cost assessment?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for res judicata in the context of a motion to have a second action brought against a municipality for damages arising from a dam being built in the area?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Is there sufficient evidence to support a juvenile court finding that a minor committed second degree robbery?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to impose a fine of up to $1,000 on a convicted rapist who is convicted of a life sentence without parole?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant challenge a search warrant by alleging deliberate or recklessly omitted material facts from the affidavit?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found guilty of possession of property that was stolen after the crime has been committed?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for setting an infant’s settlement fee?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the Double Jeopardy Clause preclude the Government from retrying a defendant whose conviction was set aside because of an error in the proceedings leading to the conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will insurance coverage be considered in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be punished under more than one provision of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to attorney fees if she had prevailed?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a contribution limit and an expenditure limit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a judge exercise his discretion to 'otherwise order'?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the objective test for determining whether a patient is in a medically induced coma?
Ontario, Canada
Does a federal district court have jurisdiction to award attorney fees in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for qualified testimony as an expert in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a court order denying an anti-SLAPP motion de novo?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court strike down a rule of evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied to a Minister's surrender decision?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a failure to allege facts an essential element of a prima facie case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on spousal support?
New Brunswick, Canada
How have exceptions to coverage been interpreted in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What authorities have assessed injuries to a 51 year old woman who, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, sustained moderate whiplash?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for intimidating a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the real and substantial connection test?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of the death of a limited partner in a limited partnership?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for imputing income on behalf of a spouse who has failed to provide financial disclosure?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for alleging discrimination in a job application?
Ontario, Canada
Can a state prisoner apply for a writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a witness advocate influence the jury in a trial for rape?
California, United States of America
Is there an affirmative defense under section 850.4 immunity?
California, United States of America
What is a plaintiff's duty to mitigate their loss by demonstrating reasonable efforts to obtain alternate employment suitable to his employment experience and abilities?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for "substantial success" under Rule 57 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a complaint filed by a plaintiff in forma pauperis subject to sua sponte review and dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a cumulative error in a criminal case be reduced to a harmless cumulative error?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using section 207 of the Penal Code to justify a charge of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm against two women?
California, United States of America
Does Heitor have waived review of the Federal Communications Commission's decision not to grant a brief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Pollard's forfeiture order valid on the grounds that he was convicted of a charge of possession of drugs with intent to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a third party pleading in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the evidence supporting the conviction of defendant in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court allow evidence to be used in a search?
California, United States of America
Does a search warrant need to be obtained to search a defendant's computer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the process used by the Commissioner of Health and Social Care in determining whether an alleged disability is a mental illness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the presumptively impermissible effects of retroactively applying a statute of limitations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted falling asleep at the wheel of a vehicle?
"New York", United States of America
Is a judgment resulting from a parole revocation hearing the proper subject of review pursuant to the Wende?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant who dismisses his counsel on the eve of trial have been deprived of his right to retain counsel of his choice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes a "state seizure" under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the prejudicial effect of evidence of physical abuse against a plaintiff in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
When will a trial court admit evidence of witness intimidation?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for ineffective assistance of counsel in federal habeas cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of criminal convictions on the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
When will the Attorney General refuse to contest admissibility of a statement by a defendant who verbally abused a correctional officer and threatened to "kick his ass"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for Section 1983 of the Federal Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for discoverability of a claim?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the argument that reasonableness is a fundamental right?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for unanimity in determining whether a defendant committed two separate crimes at the same time?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a bankruptcy case for cause?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for sentencing a defendant to separate terms under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in dealing with uncharged evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
Can a suspect waive his right to counsel by agreeing to answer specific questions without the presence of an attorney?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for placing children in care?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a police officer to stop and detain a suspect in a traffic collision?
California, United States of America
Does common law rule of liability apply to individual owners of property in common?
California, United States of America
What preventative measures might defendant's garbage collection truck have been put in place to prevent injuries sustained by plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a defendant's competence to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review under California Evidence Code section 352?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether prison officials were on actual or constructive notice that the risk to inmates' constitutional rights was substantially certain to result in a violation of their constitutional rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for habeas relief from a conviction or sentence in a state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of good cause for a change of plea?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a decision by the Law Society of BC Discipline Committee to suspend a lawyer from practice for a one-month suspension?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is the appellant's argument that the court abused its discretion in denying him leave to answer to the petition?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to ask a court to accept allegations "at face value"?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to an award for costs of future care for a plaintiff who was injured in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a parent sue on behalf of their child?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for denying or denying a complaint?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an individual to have a First Amendment right to free speech?
"New York", United States of America
Is there any cause of action for wrongful termination in violation of public policy for age discrimination?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons used to deny certification of a class A class B class A application?
California, United States of America
What are the limits on the right of a plaintiff or defendant in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's contention that a prior murder must have preceded the present crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for diminished capacity under the felony-murder doctrine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the intention of the testator in a will?
Yukon, Canada
What is the test for proving a plaintiff's title in a quiet title action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment of the California Constitution?
California, United States of America
What constitutes reasonableness for delay in making the repairs?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the Court have jurisdiction to grant relief against unconscionable bargains?
Alberta, Canada
Does the statute of limitations in tort claims apply to the jurisdiction of the claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the prosecution need to sanitize its case by presenting only the most antiseptic evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing "official policy" in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for breaching a Charter right?
Alberta, Canada
Does appellant have a right to challenge his sentence on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a jury found a defendant guilty of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm to a child?
California, United States of America
Can a witness who is mentally ill be cross-examined on the issue of credibility?
California, United States of America
Does an extradition hearing need to be reduced to a criminal trial?
Ontario, Canada
Is the limitation defence used in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making a jury consider whether or not to question two witnesses subpoenaed by the Government under Government cross-examination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant required to articulate a defense in order to obtain the identity of an informer?
California, United States of America
Can a government official be held liable in a civil action for the loss of a plaintiff's property?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to vacate a sentence imposed in violation of the Constitution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a requirement that the principal who intentionally and personally discharged the firearm must be convicted of the crime, or even be identified as an aider and abettor?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 803(10) supported by testimony as to the nature of recordkeeping?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How much vacation pay should a garnishing order be reduced?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a law firm provide a discounted rate in its Bills of Costs to the Township?
Ontario, Canada
What is the contribution necessary in order to found a claim for unjust enrichment?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a municipality liable in any action based on nuisance or on the rule in the Rylands v Fletcher case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the right to privacy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff receive fair value for consenting to the possession of an unclaimed property?
California, United States of America
What authority does a member of a committee have to impose conditions and restrictions on the rights, privileges or powers of the committee?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a prior strike?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause in a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Does the government have a right to protect classified information?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a marriage proposal where the parties do not live in the same province?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a jury consider in aggravation any criminal activity committed by defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dispossessing a property?
Ontario, Canada
Is a contract that allows only one party to collect attorney fees enforceable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a statement after a Miranda warning?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is section 654 of the Criminal Code applicable to enhancements?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for establishing a section in the Owner Developer's Condominium Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff's financial condition is to be considered a factor in determining whether to award punitive damages?
California, United States of America
What is the test to be applied on a Rule 19(24)(a) application?
British Columbia, Canada
In a personal injury case, in what circumstances will a judge set a date for spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts treated a charge of reckless driving in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
Is it reasonable to infer the value of an asset that has not been disclosed?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with the evidentiary basis for a hypothetical question posed to an expert?
California, United States of America
When will a defendant be charged with an equal protection violation under the Equal Protection Act?
California, United States of America
Is a lis pendens without a lawsuit?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to have a cognizable claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a motor vehicle violation be reduced to a petty theft under section 490.2 of the California Vehicle Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a conviction for sexual assault in a federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is sufficient evidence to prove a conspiracy to commit a crime?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant in a personal injury action obtain attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying disability benefits when the impairment was so severe as to date upon which his or her disability insured status expired?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving federal jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the factual basis for a defendant's no contest plea?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of defamation against a Township?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on an immediate gift to a charity under a will?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a federal district court have jurisdiction to grant a speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors that determine the quantum of damages awarded to a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of providing a race-neutral explanation to the prosecution in a peremptory challenge?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found guilty of a sex offence by reason of propensity?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof in determining eligibility for resentencing under Proposition 47?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assisting and abetting a lewd act on a child?
California, United States of America
Can a court set off child support against spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a parent have a right to refuse to furnish a child's necessaries in kind?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a discretionary order made by the Associate Chief Justice?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a plea of guilty under Rule 11 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases where the court refused to order the Bank to follow the Bank's advice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a Canadian citizen who is not a citizen of Canada living outside of the country to vote in the general election?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant in a robbery and/or burglary case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a landlord who, as a result of its actions, has been found to have both forfeiture and distraint on a tenant's premises?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a witness has been found guilty of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a district attorney be successful in a motion seeking to withdraw a no bail order?
California, United States of America
Can a federal district court consider a petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging a conviction by a state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements for a pro se plaintiff to amend their complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any authority or authority for medical malpractice in the medical profession?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relation back under Rule 15(c)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of jurisdictional fraud?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for the withdrawal of an admission?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a husband and wife signed an agreement that the wife would not interfere with the disbursement and distribution of her earnings?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine that the polygraph test was unfavorable to appellant?
California, United States of America
Is a desk seized from a defendant's home pending the issuing of a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Does the husband have to rely on the threshold test for spousal support awarded by a motions judge?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for a substantial indemnity claim in a personal injury action brought by a Defendant against a Plaintiff?
Ontario, Canada
Is a pat-down search of the person following his arrest outside his vehicle a reasonable search?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for admitting roll call kites into evidence in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to set aside or annul a judgment that was procured by extrinsic fraud?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 4502 of the California Penal Code on the right to possess an assault weapon?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of pre-trial publicity during a public inquiry?
Ontario, Canada
