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.
When will a motion to dismiss be heard?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate period of notice for a 44-year-old parking lot attendant with 12 years of service?
Ontario, Canada
What relation does an attorney for a party to a divorce case have in the subject matter of the action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interfering with the inference drawing process?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a criminal defendant compel discovery of certain information in police officer personnel files by demonstrating good cause?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a certificate of the taxing officer setting aside costs in a counterclaim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test to include an uncharged crime in a greater charged offence?
California, United States of America
Is it reversible error in failing to give a jury instructions naming a key witness as an accomplice and beneficiary of a plea bargain?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a shedded pier and an unshedded pier?
"New York", United States of America
Does the Federal Reserve have authority to make a final determination on whether to grant approval for a proposed amendment to the Federal Trade Commission's policy review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a claim of instructional error a basis for federal habeas corpus relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Rule 24 of the Family Court Rule 24 (1) a presumption of costs against the successful party?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for punitive damages in motor vehicle accident cases?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the federal government's liability in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to exclude a graphic novel from the evidence of intent to commit murder, mayhem and torture?
California, United States of America
Is it necessary for the courts to ask for expert opinions before making a decision on whether to grant special dispensation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving Rule 11 error affected a defendant's substantial rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found to have used material from a plaintiff's "literary property"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a contract is reasonable, fair and just?
California, United States of America
What is the test for undue hardship in a second family situation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on disclosure of material risks?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the range of general damages for a plaintiff who is unable to perform certain household tasks because of injury?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for re-examining an issue previously decided by the same court or a higher court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to cross-examine a witness testifying against him?
California, United States of America
What are the Miranda rights of a suspect in a custodial interrogation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing a Charter violation?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there an equal share of a credit card debt that was incurred during the marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on special conditions in sentencing for a convicted rapist?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the defence to a specific performance action?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a probationer has violated the terms of their probation?
California, United States of America
How does the Court of Appeal review the finding that a restraining order against an ex-girlfriend is enforceable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing cause of action where a party has been spied on by a third party?
"New York", United States of America
Can a former tenant of a strata have a claim against the owner of the strata against the former tenant?
British Columbia, Canada
Is an insurer obligated to indemnify an insured for punitive damages?
California, United States of America
Is a husband entitled to a post-separation return on equity that he had in the home at the date of the separation?
Alberta, Canada
Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code apply to a defendant who has committed a crime under the same law?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for making a demand?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether there is a likelihood of a different result?
California, United States of America
How does the single publication rule apply in defamation cases?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a reasonable step to notify users of a premises of exclusion clause?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making an order for equalization of net family property?
Ontario, Canada
Is providing sewer service a non-natural use of land?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to appeal against the revocation of his supervised release?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation on collateral use in a federal habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the deliberate bypass rule allow a federal habeas court to avoid subverting a state's efforts to assure orderly criminal procedures?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a mother violated a custody and visitation order?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for stale information in the context of a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Does a murder out of revenge or by a jilted lover constitute a murder-for-hire?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of subsection 160(1) of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the transfer of assets between spouses?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of a solicitor/client relationship and confidential information which has been obtained in that relationship?
Alberta, Canada
How have appellate courts treated the tactical considerations of a trial attorney?
California, United States of America
Does the "routine application of state evidentiary law" do not implicate a defendant's constitutional rights?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of res judicata on relitigation of a cause of action?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's right to the assistance of counsel impaired when he removed his appointed trial attorney?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff proceed on new cognizable claims stated in an amended complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the whole of the evidence in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of an offer made directly to a fraction of the class?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review on appeal from a dismissal?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that a defendant does not live in a small town matter to the court?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances can a defendant withdraw a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the record for potential error?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a vague section of a statute?
"New York", United States of America
What is the current state of the law on aggravated mayhem and simple assault?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of defamatory meaning?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a defendant's claim that he had to use "no more force than was reasonably necessary" to defend himself?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of cross-examination of a witness's direct testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a company that runs a hostel for male students change its memorandum of association to exclude "dominion students of European origin"?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for terminating a parent's right to self-representation in a juvenile dependency proceeding?
California, United States of America
Does a cause of action for equitable indemnity exist until the underlying loss is paid?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in Canada dealt with a chef's application for a work visa?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for reducing damages for a failure to mitigate?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a jury be allowed to consider premeditated murder?
California, United States of America
Does a claim of sexual assault against a plaintiff have to be proven as part of an underlying claim of unlawful conduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the limits on attorney fees paid by successful counsel in personal injury cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a brokerage house have "power" or "influence" over a client?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a search warrant be issued for a suspect's home based only upon probable cause that the suspect was guilty of the underlying crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there severance to a half interest in a jointly owned property?
Ontario, Canada
Does the clerk's minutes indicate that the result of the polling of the jurors was "10 YES 0 NO"?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a reversal and remand for resentencing because the trial court abused its discretion in denying his request for reinstatement to probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a wrongful dismissal action?
Alberta, Canada
What are the reasons why a landlord can charge a tenant for the use of a suite meter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for giving an instruction in a personal injury case that a plaintiff is entitled to a presumption of negligence?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated ineffective assistance of counsel claims?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted federal legislation in the context of constitutional interpretation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it sufficient to establish that the weapon used was a semiautomatic?
California, United States of America
How has the Court considered a motion to relieve a trial attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for relief by way of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for relying on "class of one" theory when plaintiff is not in a protected class?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a stranger to a trust be personally liable for breach of trust?
British Columbia, Canada
Is deliberate underemployment a factor in determining child support?
Manitoba, Canada
What are the circumstances in which a defendant is charged in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have jurisdiction to dismiss all but one of the remaining causes of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable doubt based on the theory of guilt set out in the instruction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing cause or contributory factors in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a court's decision on guardianship, custody, parenting and contact?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the phrase "protect the lien" apply to a tort cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for mistrial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing loss of capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a Defendant refer to the without prejudice letter?
Alberta, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to retain counsel of his choice at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Smith's notice of appeal timely because it was filed after the court entered judgment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to prove there is a substantial risk of serious harm if he receives inadequate treatment from a doctor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a no contest plea preclude a defendant from claiming he did not commit the crime of failing to register?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to compensation for the costs of restoring her to her pre-accident condition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the onus on a party seeking to strike a jury notice in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of delay in making a claim to Convention refugee status in Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a plaintiff have a duty to seek out alternate occupations which would be less likely to exacerbate his back problems?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a class proceeding or is there an alternative to an arbitration procedure?
Ontario, Canada
Does a plaintiff have to pay the costs of preparing a Bill of Costs and costs submission in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
How has section 654 of the Criminal Code been interpreted in the context of a burglary?
California, United States of America
In reviewing a denial of a motion to suppress evidence, what is the effect of the denial of suppress evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a person who has voluntarily taken stock in a corporation be estopped from questioning the light of the company to issue stock?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff in a class action claim to have been denied access to an arbitration award?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of damages for a plaintiff who refused to accept a number of reasonable recommendations from her medical advisors?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a material witness in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a new scale of costs under which costs are taxed retrospective or retrospective?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to obtain 5 units under tariff item 34 of the B.C.S.P.O.R.L.A.A bill?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the merit of a conviction for possession of stolen property?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a motion for a continuance in a criminal case where testimony from a fellow gang member who admitted lying to police is insufficient to render it probable at least one juror would vote to find defendant not guilty?
California, United States of America
What is the minimum sentence applicable to a conspiracy conviction under section 846 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Rule 15 designed to terminate proceedings where the named plaintiff has not authorized commencement?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How has the Commissioner of Health and Social Services rejected an application for Social Security benefits for a second time?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for interim remedies?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a conflict of interest between a prosecutor and defense counsel?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of errors in the trial of a defendant in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is excessive speed a factor in determining a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof on a hearing of a citation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the common issue in a certified sexual abuse action?
British Columbia, Canada
Is identity evidence conscripted or otherwise?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a duty of care or obligation of care to protect a particular structure or object?
Ontario, Canada
What is the preferable procedure criterion for a class action?
Ontario, Canada
Is Oucho Saelee entitled to a reply brief where the evidence is insufficient to support his convictions for possession of opium with intent to distribute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant who was found insane at the time of the commissioning of a crime be released from a state hospital?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a successful claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a winding-up order requiring the receiver to seize all of appellant's bank accounts at the time of appointment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court to determine when a parent has access to their child?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to be put in a position he or she would have been in if they were not injured in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a search warrant in the context of search warrant application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation period for a claim brought under Section 1983 of the California Personal Injury Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a contract between a party to a broadcasting contract contain obligations under the Broadcasting Act?
Ontario, Canada
Can a search warrant be issued for the sole purpose of securing evidence against a defendant?
California, United States of America
Is appellate counsel's obligation on appeal of providing a basis for an adequate and effective appellate review?
California, United States of America
How to instruct a jury in a civil case that statements made by an attorney are not evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a request for retention of jurisdiction in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does a jury have to find that force was used with the intention of inflicting summary punishment or otherwise depriving an individual of due process law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeal of a finding of premeditation and deliberate murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine whether a party understood the consequences of a marriage agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the law with respect to the burden of proof where there is a sale between relatives for valuable consideration?
Alberta, Canada
Is a party who chooses to serve as his own attorney entitled to request to vacate any of the orders against him?
California, United States of America
What are the factors to be considered on an application for an interim injunction?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a correctional officer has been found liable for excessive force?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of chronic pain disorder on the quality of life of a young woman who is a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the costs for the respondent in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge issue a peremptory writ against a party who has not appeared before the court?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the payment out provisions of this order?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the limitation of time for a plaintiff to sue for damages caused by negligent construction or inspection?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for intentional concealment in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the Commissioner's findings in determining whether a plaintiff was entitled to be denied access to a Defendant's personal injury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statutory bar is applicable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is SLAPP and what is the definition of SLAPP?
California, United States of America
What is the likelihood of making a support claim for a person who is no longer dependent on the support system in his or her own time?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to address the jury upon the facts?
"New York", United States of America
What is the constitutionality of a statute de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether the question is a "political" matter?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the business judgment rule?
California, United States of America
When will a defendant's absence from a restitution hearing be deemed harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have a right to an accounting or, if not, an accounting?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there an equal division of the farm property and equipment on the property in the context of a long-term marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining type of harm in a murder case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on a modified categorical approach?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How do courts interpret the meaning of a voter initiative?
California, United States of America
Can a third party party not named in an arrest warrant claim a right to privacy in their home without a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for adjournment of a trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on amplification of a wiretap application?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof in a motion brought by a plaintiff against a federal district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a federal constitutional error is harmless?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a probation order requiring a defendant to submit to the search and seizure of his person or property?
California, United States of America
What is the law regarding the consideration of a verdict?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of the possession of a controlled substance under the California Controlled Substitute Act?
California, United States of America
What is the authority for the following: "Under a contract to cut and deliver hay the hay is at the contractor's risk"?
Saskatchewan, Canada
For the purposes of limiting evidence in a medical malpractice case, is there any error arising from the lack of a limiting instruction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for corroboration under section 1111 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court have to apply the same test used by the appellate court in reviewing a judgment of conviction?
California, United States of America
Is there an Eighth Amendment violation regarding lack of vocational and educational programs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a reasonable degree of certainty in the meaning of the word "prohibited conduct"?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the translation error in the context of a disclosure motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether the payor of spousal support bears responsibility for the care of the children?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a constructive trust remedy?
Ontario, Canada
When a sheriff's deed can be issued pursuant to a memorial of judgment, what is the effect of s. 15 of the Memorials and Executions Act?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is there any form of intentional infliction of emotional distress in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a disparate impact claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of damages for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life and amenities caused by negligence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the employee's recourse in the event of termination of employment without cause?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion to vacate, set aside or correct a sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury have to consider the fact that a defendant has been convicted of a prior felony prior to the robbery charge?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a motion for a default judgment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a prosecutor be found guilty of misconduct for eliciting or attempting to elicit inadmissible evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss under Code of Civil Procedure section 581?
California, United States of America
Is a homicide committed in an attempt to perpetrate robbery a murder of the first degree?
California, United States of America
How is loss of future earnings calculated in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
