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 dissolution of a joint venture terminate the fiduciary obligations of the joint venturers to each other?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for drawing an adverse inference in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
When will a court allow appellant to authenticate a form in his own defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defense counsel to be found guilty of misconduct in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review analysis for the issue of procedural fairness?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will a court change the status quo in one parent's home?
Ontario, Canada
Does a jury need to be instructed that they can consider sympathy when making a penalty determination?
California, United States of America
What is the current sentence for an inmate who was convicted of possessing an unauthorized firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion in border searches?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of a lesser, but not greater, charge of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admonishing a jury in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a Defendant’s application to reduce the amount paid out on a judgment against them moot and should be dismissed?
British Columbia, Canada
What language does the Attorney General have with respect to a written probation order for a minor with a history of violence?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of drug use on the criminal justice system?
California, United States of America
Does appellant have standing to object to the search of a shopping bag, the apartment and the contents of an apartment searched during a search?
California, United States of America
Is a skid consistent with negligence or no negligence?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a lawyer who failed to adequately represent his client entitled to a three-month suspension?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a juror for cause?
California, United States of America
Does a comment about defense counsel's awareness of appellant's sanity remedied by the court's instruction to the jury?
California, United States of America
Does consent to search a residence need to be obtained by one of the two co-tenants?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a "special provision" in a child protection case?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for making an equal protection claim against a person who is not in the same group as the other?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the seizure of illicit liquors in the context of search warrants?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Edmonds be considered in law as in possession of the land they occupy?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether jury instructions in a personal injury trial were erroneous?
California, United States of America
What is the informer privilege rule and what is the effect of it?
Ontario, Canada
Is a waiver of child support binding on the court?
Alberta, Canada
Does the definition of when a trial commences apply only for purposes of subdivision (b)(1) of the Evidence Code?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer be charged under section 148.5 of the California Criminal Code for making a false report to the police?
California, United States of America
Is there any grounds for relief when the electing spouse has not been able to assemble a reasonable knowledge base from which to make an informed choice?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for parties to litigation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard for establishing bias and prejudice against a judge?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between the way an application judge articulated the test and the test as set out in such cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving unlawful possession of a controlled substance for sale?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the full credit bid rule on security property at a foreclosure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the credibility of a witness in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search warrant to seize items from a vehicle at a motor vehicle dealership?
California, United States of America
What factors were considered when determining whether to grant probation to a defendant with a history of mental health problems?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a corporation on a payor's Guidelines income for child support purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with difficult questions about causation and apportionment of damages in multiple accidents?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a court to order physical restraint of a mentally ill defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a substantive rule and a general policy statement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for assessing the sufficiency of the evidence to support a criminal conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for inference from a temporal sequence to a causal connection?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes an "attempt" to commit a lewd act upon a child?
California, United States of America
Can evidence gathered in a foreign jurisdiction be excluded from trial in Canada?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Debtor invoke Fifth Amendment privilege in his response to the Subpoena Response?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for a reasonable expectation of privacy in a room?
California, United States of America
What is a cause of action for legal malpractice?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a party who is not represented by counsel entitled to special costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will the court consider when determining retroactive child support?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is an assessment report to be used on a motion to change the status quo at trial?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted section 1950.5(f) of the California Statutory Guidelines for the purpose of recovering security deposits from a recalcitrant landlord?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of an offer to settle in a case involving multiple issues?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a mandatory prison sentence for driving a motor vehicle with a revoked license violate the Sixth Amendment right to counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a witness inadmissible unless he has personal knowledge of the matter?
California, United States of America
To what extent of deference does the Federal Communications Commission need to "affirm" its interpretation of Section 7 of the Communications Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Does RBC D.ominion S.ecurities have a fiduciary relationship with DS?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of the discretion of the Court of Appeal under Rule 18A of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors were considered to have rendered defendant's plea coerced?
California, United States of America
Does a supervisor who was informed of an alleged violation of the Eighth Amendment have been held liable if he or she failed to remedy the violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for failure to prosecute or timely serve a summons and complaint?
California, United States of America
Does a domestic court have an increased duty to ensure that the minimum standards of fairness have been applied by a foreign court?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a drug expert's conclusion that possession to furnish or sell methamphetamine be considered substantial evidence to support the verdict?
California, United States of America
Does a failure to warn of dangers inherent in a product constitute a defective product?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law regarding access to clinical records?
British Columbia, Canada
How have extrinsic aids been interpreted in statutory analysis?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have sufficient evidence to overturn a conviction for cutting the telephone lines at Reyna's home?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to an award of attorney fees from the Court of Appeal for failing to mediate with the seller before filing a lawsuit?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining if a crime is murder or attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the Supreme Court's ruling in a motion for a rehearing of a petition for a third-judge review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a search warrant affidavit containing only opinions and conclusions of the affiant establish probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is abuse of the denial of a new trial motion based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated a husband's out of court declaration to prove his wife's state of mind?
California, United States of America
Does a random stop of a vehicle stop violate the Fourth Amendment right of search and seizure rights?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will a federal district court find that there was no arrest prior to the discovery of cocaine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of sentencing errors in sentencing for dissuading a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of misdirection by the Court of Appeal on a jury?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a claim for retaliation against a prison officer for the loss of personal property due to his actions in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the lying-in-wait special circumstance been interpreted by the courts?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a criminal action "in furtherance of justice"?
California, United States of America
Can a trade unionist sue in tort?
Ontario, Canada
Does section 33 of the Health and Social Care Ontario Health and Welfare Act, section 933(a) of the Human Rights and Human Rights Act, apply to an employer's liability under the Health & Social Care Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a right of privacy attach to a matter that has been publicly released?
California, United States of America
What is reasonable cause of arrest?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the term "habitual drunkard" in the context of good moral character assessments?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Moriorty v Bartlett a cause of action for personal injury?
"New York", United States of America
Is a defendant's sentence based on misinformation regarding a material aspect of his criminal record?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review under 5.C. 706(2) of the Federal Maritime Commission?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an order denying a motion to amend a pleading to be appealed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for standing in a motion for habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Can police officers' failure to preserve all of the confiscated marijuana plants intact so that an independent count can be established?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a contract enforceable as a fiduciary obligation?
Ontario, Canada
Is an employee a fiduciary?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an order under section 265.6 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for overturning a jury verdict in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for pleading in favour of an occupation rent claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a homicide committed in the perpetration of a crime ofcible rape?
California, United States of America
Does a motion dismissing two counts of a three-count indictment fall under section 8 of the Criminal Code Code?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for filing a motion in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the costs of a defendant in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for extending the time of an appeal?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard for determining whether a federal prosecutor's conduct was so significant that it rendered the trial fundamentally unfair?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for relying on circumstantial evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have the courts permitted the admission of statements from a defendant to police as evidence for impeachment purposes?
California, United States of America
Does a defense counsel's performance in front of the jury in a civil case have to be considered reasonable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for defective work?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will police be allowed to use false information to induce a suspect to confess?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application to form a school board?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a reasonable person in a plaintiff's position would have undergone the same surgery if properly informed of the risks?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a delay in providing showers and medical attention for injured inmates suffering from harmful effects of pepper spray violate the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a no contest plea in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a plaintiff's failure to attend for medical treatment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "deliberate indifference" in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a judge to vary a custody order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of establishing that counsel provided inadequate assistance to a defendant?
California, United States of America
Can a finding of bad faith be successfully challenged in the context of executive discretion?
Manitoba, Canada
In what circumstances can a search warrant be used to obtain chemical test results from a police search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the definition of an "easement" under the California Coastal Policy apply to an "open space easement"?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons for writing reasons for a judge's decision?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for relying on the law of public service law?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining the jurisdiction of a unionized board over a labour dispute?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a motion to dismiss a charging document for failure to state an offense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there systemic discrimination against and disadvantaging of women in the larger socio-political context?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for setting off a child with a parent who has each child more than 40% of the time?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a probationer required to know what is required for the possession of certain items?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a court's decision not to grant shared parenting?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a person in insolvent circumstances entitled to a charge on a lot of land that he conveyed to his intended wife by way of settlement?
Ontario, Canada
Can a jury make a preliminary determination of whether a defendant had the right to use force to defend himself against the victim?
California, United States of America
How has attorney-client privilege been interpreted in this context?
California, United States of America
Can an amended complaint change the nature of the cause of action to challenge the underlying debt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a section 422 violation of the California Code of Civil Procedure for brandishing a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of "property" in section 459.5 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the purposes of non-pecuniary damages in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the doctrine in law and what is the effect of keeping an animal in a cage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for failing to comply with a medical malpractice notice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a person of trespassing in a commercial premises?
California, United States of America
What is the test for removing a prospective juror from a jury?
California, United States of America
What is the threshold test for granting maternity leave?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there a defence to an inducing breach of fiduciary duty claim?
Ontario, Canada
What is the scope of appeal review in family law matters?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there substantial evidence 1 supporting the Superior Court's determination that no Fourth Amendment violation was committed?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a defendant incapable of knowing or understanding the nature and quality of his act?
California, United States of America
Does the use of a taser on a person who has been Tasered cause death?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of secretly recording conversations between members of the same family?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the definition of inordinate delay?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant serve two concurrent sentences for the possession and transfer of counterfeit notes?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is life without parole the presumptive sentence under section 190.5 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a pedestrian be questioned in the middle of the night by the police?
California, United States of America
What is the legal basis for a jury to convict a defendant of possessing materials used to manufacture methamphetamine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a husband and wife are living separate and apart?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of lewd acts on a child?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find that the respondent was wrongfully discharged and routinely reassigned?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant in an ordinary private dispute take advantage of the anti-SLAPP statute?
California, United States of America
Is Orozco entitled to a new trial because the trial court admitted into evidence incriminating statements he made to sheriff's deputies while in jail that violated his Miranda rights?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on subordination between a company and its employees?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How do you convict a defendant of a crime where the accused denies the accused to the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for “apparent appreciation”?
Ontario, Canada
Does a false promise constitute a negligent false promise?
California, United States of America
What is the test for striking a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is supervised access a long-term solution to high conflict custody and access problems?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting a statement made by the police as evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a minor's agreement with his mother allowing him to leave the care of his mother for medical treatment of his mental health issues bar her from receiving any recovery from the county for her treatment?
California, United States of America
Is there any liability for lack of informed consent?
California, United States of America
What factors will determine whether an employer is vicariously liable for sexual assault?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How does the equal protection clause apply in cases involving race?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to attorney fees in a lawsuit enforcing constitutional guarantees?
California, United States of America
When will a jury not award the death penalty to a defendant who has pleaded guilty to the charge of first-degree murder?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that a police officer has not had the state of mind to act in the context of a motor vehicle accident invalidate his actions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a statute of limitations for sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a reduction in his sentence under section 654 of the California Vehicle Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a federal district court to determine a restitution award based on a "back-of-the-envelope" calculation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases where a defendant was convicted of possessing a firearm by convicted felon and carrying a concealed firearm?
California, United States of America
What standard of review applies to appeals of spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts in Nova Scotia dealt with the issue of jurisdiction and jurisdictional issues in this case?
federal, United States of America
Is a defendant or defendant by counterclaim success when one side seeks more than they initially sought?
Alberta, Canada
How does section 1203.1 of the California Criminal Code apply to restoration of a defendant's probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
How have the courts applied the substantial evidence standard of review?
California, United States of America
Can a defense cross-examination of a prosecution witness who has a history of violent acts and deceit?
California, United States of America
What is the test for collecting attorney fees under the tort-of-another doctrine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a complaint for failure to state a claim pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a reporter's transcript and a clerk's transcript?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the relevant case law on second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between wilful misconduct and gross negligence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the penalty for refusing to submit to a chemical test?
California, United States of America
Is a finding of a mental disorder implicit in the determination of dangerousness at a probable cause hearing?
California, United States of America
Is there a direct aider and abettor liability for murder?
California, United States of America
Does Section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code prohibit multiple punishment for a single crime?
California, United States of America
Is exclusion of evidence from a jury trial prejudicial?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted exclusionary language in a personal injury contract?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to agree on the basis or "theory" whereby a defendant is guilty?
California, United States of America
How has the CRT treated noise in a residential unit?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for preparing a defense in a disciplinary proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike under section 425.16 of the California Civil Rights Act?
California, United States of America
Can a criminal charge be dismissed in the interest of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "exceptional circumstances" in determining whether a plaintiff can bring an action in which they are entitled to sue for damages in the form of personal injury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
