Alexi provides high-quality answers to complex legal questions in memo format for lawyers. Below you can see a collection of sample excerpts from just some of the thousands of research memos we produce.
What is the test for reviewing jury instructions in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the timeline of events leading up to the appointment of appellate counsel to the Superior Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for cross-examining an expert in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to multi-party litigation?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can an affidavit of records materially advance an action?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for an argument that a person has a constitutional right to participate in a protest?
"New York", United States of America
Does Rule 14-1(9) stipulate that costs must be awarded to the successful party in a proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated the doctrine of negligence per se?
California, United States of America
Is a safe connected to a 24-hour monitor an improvement under the Builders’ Lien Act?
Ontario, Canada
Can a notice of dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(A) be dismissed without prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a claim for wrongful arrest, malicious prosecution and wrongful imprisonment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reasonableness of an offer?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there sufficient evidence to support a claim of force, violence, duress, or fear?
California, United States of America
If an adult child is still living at home, but is not ill and disabled, is that adult child entitled to support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for enforcing an arbitration clause in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "chance or uncertainty" in the Division 2(2) of the Rules of Criminal Procedure?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a motion to exclude a juror on the basis of race?
California, United States of America
What is the test for striking a pleading under sub-rule 9-5(1)(a)?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on the sufficiency of evidence on several counts of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a conviction must be as certain in its allegations as it is its indictment?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a serviceman have a vested right to receive military retirement pay?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether loss of consciousness constitutes great bodily injury?
California, United States of America
What are the elements required to be found in contempt?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the proper venue for an action against a local authority?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to prove that a claim against Wal-Mart is true?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant argue that his girlfriend's "excited utterance" was not enough to satisfy due process?
California, United States of America
Is there federal jurisdiction for the murder of a postal worker?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an attorney representing himself be denied attorney fees in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does prosecutorial misconduct not cause prejudice in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the cost recovery system on First Amendment rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for alleging possession of stolen property?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to recover all his costs after the date of his settlement offer?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact on future earnings of a spouse who takes up half of the domestic responsibility?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for redacting documents or disclosing part of a document?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review for First Amendment defense?
California, United States of America
Can a creditor of a bankrupt set off an unliquidated claim for damages suffered in a motor vehicle accident against a debt owing by the bankrupt?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for revocation of probation where there has been a violation of the condition not to associate with convicted felons?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have discretion to grant asylum to an applicant who is unable to return to his native country?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the findings of the Court of Appeal in assessing the conduct of appellant's attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test of the rule of lenity in the context of the California Criminal Code Act?
California, United States of America
Is a police disciplinary record that is not in the control of the police force required to be disclosed by the police officer to the police community?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of conversion and how have the courts dealt with conversion claims?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court abuse its discretion when it denied a defendant's motion to exclude the testimony of Page 35 of the Defendant's lawyer as more prejudicial than probative?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with errors by a prosecutor at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for emotional distress arising solely from negligent injury to property?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word “affect” in the context of substantive rights?
New Brunswick, Canada
What are the implications of the imposition of conditions of supervised release for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing damages on the basis of companionship?
Ontario, Canada
Can a motion to deny a motion for judicial review be granted after a writ of appeal has been denied?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a local committee and an independent review?
California, United States of America
Can a waiver of collateral review apply to a plea of false imprisonment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a psychiatrist examine a defendant's mental state to determine his competency to stand trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus relief in the context of errors in the interpretation or application of sentencing laws by either a state or appellate court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a moot case or moot case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a presumption of necessity in determining whether there is an absolute need for the court to order a search and seizure of a person who is not a witness?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a not guilty plea in a criminal case involving an uncharged crime?
California, United States of America
When can a witness deny that they have any memory of the event?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for reconsideration?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for findings of fact by judges?
Ontario, Canada
What are the grounds of appeal against a finding of guilty of assault?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for an independent authorizing judicial officer to exercise discretion in deciding whether to order a search and seizure of a person’s phone records?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the need for judicial efficiency trump the right to exclude members of the public from the courtroom?
"New York", United States of America
Does the term "exterior" apply to alterations made to the rear of a building?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of not speaking to your parents for some years after the death of your father?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving that a plaintiff has exhausted all available administrative remedies?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff's trial counsel was ineffective because the petitioner's desire to testify was overrode?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a covenant to maintain an open, unassuming garden "in an open state, uncovered with any buildings"?
Alberta, Canada
When will a motion to suppress evidence be considered?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant who has been convicted twice of forcible touching a risk factor 9 of the RAI for failing to notify the victim of the crime?
"New York", United States of America
What is the "correctness standard" in judicial review?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the probative value of evidence at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the implications of the Court of Appeal's decision not to review a sentence that was too lenient for a defendant with a history of mental health problems?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the negligence per se doctrine apply where there is no cause of action for negligence?
California, United States of America
Does a landlord have a "duty" to his neighbour to control a vermin infestation on his property?
California, United States of America
Does the existence and prosecution of civil forfeiture proceedings by the federal or state government constitute double jeopardy under the federal constitution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for section 1335 of the California Code of Civil Procedure to protect a defendant's right to confront a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the range of noneconomic damages awarded in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a motion to modify the scope of an inquiry into allegations of mismanagement and abuse of power supplies need to continue?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a district court order dismissing an action for lack of prosecution for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine if parties have reached a settlement agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for misapprehension or mixed fact and law?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Defendant have grounds for misconduct in the closing argument in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on reporting under section 54 of the BC Workers’ Compensation Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant was disposed or inclined to commit a rape or sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Can a restraining order be found to have been granted because of the fact that appellant was not in his right mind at the restraining order hearing?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court find an independent duty for an attorney who conspired with the client to conceal material information from investors?
California, United States of America
Is appellant's sentence for aggravated sexual assault stayed?
California, United States of America
Is third-party culpability evidence admissible on appeal?
California, United States of America
When a proposed class action has been denied class certification because of variation in the amount of work between two managers in the same job, can the difference between the two managers be extrapolated to others?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for damages arising from an unconstitutional disciplinary hearing or conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the instant search on a minor?
California, United States of America
Can a search and seizure involving abandoned property be conducted without a warrant?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a federal judge accept a probation officer's recommendation for sentencing based on hearsay?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered the role of retained or assigned attorneys in determining whether or not to appoint an assigned attorney at a pre-trial hearing?
"New York", United States of America
What rights does a party have to appeal an award under an arbitration agreement?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a murder conviction?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have any authority to restrict the use of the term "securities" in the context of a class action?
Quebec, Canada
What is the test for interfering with the possession of a firearm by a minor offender?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of robbery and what are the elements of theft by larceny?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an allegation of discrimination against a first-party member of a First Nation?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the current state of the law regarding naming of participants in civil proceedings?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a massage therapist who admonishes a plaintiff to avoid activities that exacerbate neck and shoulder pain?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of failing to call a material witness?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the case law on national security and international relations in the context of national security considerations?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a federal judge's error affects an appellant's substantial rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of conduct of a lawyer who counsels a client in breach of a court order?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a private attorney general be awarded attorneys' fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a sexual assault victim has been sexually harassed or sexually harassed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant's failure to request a modification of the CALCRIM No. 400 instructions forfeited any claim of error?
California, United States of America
Is a construction contract not a partnership when all indicia are considered?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current state of the law on "plain view" searches?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts considered appellant's arguments on the grounds that he was a danger to others at the time of his commitment hearing?
"New York", United States of America
What is the current state of the law on permanent injunctions?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a defendant in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
On an interim basis, in what circumstances will the status quo be maintained until trial?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a plaintiff have to be told to stop working in order to claim unemployment benefits?
California, United States of America
Does St. Hilaire have a claim for damages against defendants who called him a racist and a Nazi?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What knowledge is required to prove that there is a gang-related crime, enhancements and special circumstance?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of having to communicate with witnesses who do not speak English?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a reasonable suspicion in a motion to suppress evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a concurrent or consecutive sentence under section 669 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the duty of care of care to prospective beneficiaries of a deceased testator's estate?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for insufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is there good cause for disclosure of juror information to support a motion for new trial based on juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances can a defendant be found guilty of a charge of assault by reason of gross negligence?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable statute of limitations on a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a police officer enter an apartment hallway without a warrant?
California, United States of America
What are some cases dealing with First Amendment issues de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a decision to exclude evidence for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a writ of habeas corpus challenge to the revocation of good conduct sentence credit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a statement of facts?
California, United States of America
What are the costs the mother asks for in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
How have the parties dealt with the issue of costs between them?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a pleading in a civil case where a defendant is seeking a reduced penalty for failing to comply with the requirements of the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a motion by appellant against appellees for failing to serve them properly?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a video recording a "writing" for purposes of the secondary evidence rule?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of possession of a controlled substance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a certificate of probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the collection of a state tax is unconstitutional?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the relevant case law in relation to the application for damages from a deceased who killed himself?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for demonstrating deliberate indifference in a motion for damages against a defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted adverse credibility determinations in cases involving an adverse credibility determination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does reliance on materially false or unreliable information constitute an abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an oral out-of-court settlement agreement be enforceable?
California, United States of America
Is there good cause for sealing a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prison regulation restrict the use of a chapel by a prisoner for religious purposes?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prison officer who was charged with assault have to sit on a disciplinary body?
California, United States of America
What is the threshold analysis for impairment in a motor vehicle accident?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a pro se complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for a motion for continuance in a civil proceeding?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 36 limited to a term of court limitation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the California Supreme Court have authority to set a cap on the amount of regulatory fees paid by the California Assembly?
California, United States of America
Does a sentence that exceeds the permissible statutory penalty for sexual assault constitute an illegal sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a plaintiff's contract and a primary right?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sustaining a petition alleging a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11359.1?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a state agency intended to interfere with a federal investigation?
California, United States of America
What are some examples of conduct that might constitute an abuse of process?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted section 56(2) of the Income Tax Code in the context of Section 56(1) and Section 5(2)?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for excluding prejudicial evidence in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a false statement on a vehicle registration application?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care for treating a patient with a severe form of bowel cancer?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
Is there evidence of improper coercive police activity leading to defendant confessing during his third statement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for evidence that supports or rebutts a settler’s claim of trust?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review for a motion to overturn a finding of not guilty?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for conspiracy to commit murder?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for attorney fees awarded after trial?
California, United States of America
What is the evidence against appellant in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What equitable right does a subrogee have to enforce an insured's claim against the insurer?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a Children’s Lawyer report and a full CLRA s. 30 assessment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for the length of delay under s. 11(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for giving jury instructions in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have the burden of establishing a defendant's financial condition if they are seeking punitive damages?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a reversal of a finding of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant violated a condition of his release?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on probation for a defendant who was found unable to control himself while he was engaged in a protest movement?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who is convicted of a similar crime be held liable for the loss of a victim's income?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of battery on a non-confined person?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an aider and abettor to be convicted of a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
Can the government be held liable for failing to provide medical care to inmates who are suffering from mental health problems?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is our role in reviewing a federal court's affirmance of a bankruptcy court decision?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted Rule 29 in the context of Rule 29?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine whether a witness has been called to give evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the Criminal Code Code when it comes to prosecuting criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Is a stay of execution of a charge against a defendant who has been found guilty of a number of additional charges against him a double jeopardy violation?
California, United States of America
Is a reasonable probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome?
California, United States of America
How is a protective order reviewed for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to double or increased costs because of an offer made before judgment?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will the court allow a defendant to plead guilty to assault with a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a "aider and abettor" to be found guilty of assisting in the commission of a crime?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant's confrontation right be violated by admitting the testimony of an unavailable witness at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
Can an order for advance payment of damages under Rule 18A be made?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant has been convicted of a similar crime in the context of other crimes?
California, United States of America
How have courts apportioned the 80-20 split between liability and apportionment of liability in a motor vehicle accident?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for undue influence in real estate law?
British Columbia, Canada
Are gifts to family or friends more likely to confer benefit upon the gift-giver?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of union representation in the context of a Hydro-Electric Board tender?
British Columbia, Canada
