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.
How much time must an applicant have to serve and file a cost claim against the respondent in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted language in criminal and civil laws?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care of an intern?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts in Nova Scotia dealt with the active participation offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining an injunction in a personal injury matter?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for freedom of exercise in the First Amendment?
California, United States of America
When a judge has made an error in principle by failing to consider the relevant elements of a legal test or standard, or has erred in the application or standard?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for plain error in a motion to dismiss a criminal charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the reasons of an order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a share of a contingent interest in the estate of a deceased spouse?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the current state of the law on changing custody and access orders?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof in a quasi-criminal proceeding?
Ontario, Canada
What is the appropriate sentence for a defendant who has a substance abuse problem?
California, United States of America
What is the emergency aid exception to a warrant to enter a home without a search warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the value of professional services provided by a trial judge?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for renewing a writ?
Ontario, Canada
What is the case law in support of the position of a plaintiff in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of sentences for a defendant convicted of attempted murder under section 12022.53 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does section 425.16 of the California Anti-SLAPP Act, which prohibits SLAPP activity, apply in other circumstances?
California, United States of America
What is the test to prove economic duress?
Ontario, Canada
What are the implications of a medical malpractice case and a juvenile delinquency case?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word "assignation" in section 316 of the Florida Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion to dismiss a motion for personal injury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether the mother of a person with a disability is an employee or a self-employed worker?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a section of the Statutory Code of Civil Procedure be interpreted with respect to the meaning of the statute itself?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a mortgagee realize upon collateral under a mortgage?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a district court have jurisdiction to order the custody or enlargement of a habeas petitioner?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an attorney for a defendant in a criminal case subpoena an out-of-court transcript from a television station for production of a speech made publicly?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for whether terms of imprisonment for two or more criminal convictions should run concurrently or consecutively?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting rebuttal evidence?
California, United States of America
Is a builder entitled to recover for his services?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any case law where a Chambers Justice has been advised to be careful in making close calls?
Nova Scotia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be restrained from proving upon the estate for his debt?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for filing a third amended complaint in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can we exercise "somewhat more latitude" in reviewing an award for services rendered by a judge other than the trial judge?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a future care costs award on a plaintiff's ability to control her mental health?
British Columbia, Canada
Is an employee entitled to workers' compensation for injuries sustained while off duty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imputing income to a spouse for purposes of calculating spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a prior conviction that "necessarily involves moral turpitude" admissible to impeach a witness's testimony?
California, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a defendant be able to plead not guilty to a charge of false imprisonment under the Fifth Amendment Privilege against self-incrimination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a criminal defendant refuse to stipulate or admit his way out of the full evidentiary force of the criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for striking out a pleading?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the quantum of costs awarded by the Court in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
When a criminal defendant contends the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction, how does the Court review the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defamation claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excusing a juror for good cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a city charter invalid if it conflicts with a city ordinance?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a cause of action?
California, United States of America
Does the federal district court err in refusing to dismiss the indictment after the government failed to locate the informant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the adjudicator considered the applicability of Rylands v Fletcher?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for stating the facts in a statement in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a search warrant be deemed unconstitutional?
California, United States of America
Does a minority discount affect the value of a property?
Ontario, Canada
Is a plaintiff's description of symptoms inconsistent with a failure to seek medical attention?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the dictionary define a word?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct against a prosecutor who made disparaging remarks to the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of having two young children who have been denied access by their father?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a charge of making a threat to kill under section 422 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of the cause of action?
California, United States of America
When will a court order precertification discovery in a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for probable cause based on an informant's tip?
California, United States of America
What is the test for conspiracy to transmit information "relating to the national defense"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the correctness standard for determining whether a party to a motion in a motion is correct?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for interpreting the Queen's interpretation of the Queen’s Speech to the Court of Appeal?
Manitoba, Canada
Is a lease agreement enforceable against eviction or disturbance?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a contract that is unenforceable?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can an administrative search be conducted without a warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the narrow view of jurisdiction on child support?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the parol evidence rule been interpreted in a modification of a completely integrated plea agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a demurrer to deny or deny a plaintiff's civil rights claim against a civil servant who allegedly participated in civil rights violations?
California, United States of America
Is there a constitutional requirement for confrontation and cross-examination of an adverse witness at a prison disciplinary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have objections to evidence been forfeited in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be immunized from retrial of a lesser included offense if a separate verdict has been taken on one of the included offenses but the jury disagreed on the other?
California, United States of America
Is there any logical inconsistency in a finding that an alleged encroachment does not exist?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of fundamental justice?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What facts are considered by the courts in determining whether a lot dimensions misrepresentation is material?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of failure to renew a motion to suppress evidence before a change of plea is entered?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a spouse to contribute to their child's educational expenses?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for issuing a Statement of Support to a suspected member of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to discovery?
Alberta, Canada
How have courts dealt with cases where a defendant interrupted the closing argument of a trial and then continued to argue with the judge after the trial was adjourned?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a motor vehicle accident on an insurance policy?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is divisibility and apportionment of liability in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof for a plaintiff who refuses to undergo surgery that has a 70% chance of success?
Yukon, Canada
What is the test for establishing that evidence is sufficient to establish that a plaintiff has a valid case law?
California, United States of America
What are the expectations of a defendant as a responding party in a motion to evict a plaintiff from her home?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the burden of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat to kill a person who is a victim of domestic violence?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the contract and what are the consequences of the contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a declarant be found to have made a prejudicial statement under section 1240 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for punitive damages in a case brought by the Church of Scientology?
Ontario, Canada
Can a motion for a new trial be entertained by a district court without a remand?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant in a robbery and/or burglary case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion for sanctions be heard by a judge who observed conduct of a party against whom they are seeking?
California, United States of America
What is the reasonableness standard for a review of a Minister’s decision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving material fact against a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on sub delegation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a trustee have reasonable authority to withhold substantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a personal property agreement on property that would have occurred without the agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors are considered to be a contributory factor in determining whether a plaintiff has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a property owner to exercise eminent domain?
Alberta, Canada
What is the net value of property acquired during a long-term relationship?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for adding a respondent to an application that has been late filing?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a failure to request an evidentiary hearing constitute ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of a "spontaneous declaration" made by a minor as evidence of an alleged sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Does a post-Miranda statement to police contradict the evidence supporting a defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for terminating the parental rights of a minor?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion to dismiss an application brought by Finning International?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an agreement to confer benefit by will?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for termination of access where the father has a history of violence and alcohol abuse?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes an assault with a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for applying to set aside a judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff's attorney fees recoverable as an item of costs under section 1033.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the official immunity granted to a government officer who makes allegations of improper disclosure?
California, United States of America
What are the parties in this proceeding?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for evidence of character or trait of character in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
In a diversity action, in what circumstances can the opposing parties claim attorney's fees for the prevailing party?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a mortgagee entitled to the same absolute and irredeemable title as a stranger purchasing at a tax sale?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a failure to raise any argument in her opening brief waives the issue on appeal to the juvenile court's dispositional findings and orders?
California, United States of America
What is the test for finding that a plaintiff has a valid claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding punitive damages in an unprovoked assault by a hockey assistant trainer?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant appeal his conviction for second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What are the competing values in a motion to disqualify a property owner?
British Columbia, Canada
Under what circumstances will a defendant be required to have a Miranda warning?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it unconscionable for a property owner to withdraw permission from his neighbour’s use of his property?
Ontario, Canada
Can a complaint be dismissed if it is 2 years old?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a motion to depose a witness in a criminal trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a family court's failure to determine whether appellant is entitled to fees and costs under section 2030 an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Is an annuity payout made to the respondent grossed up for tax purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
Does s. 18: 18:00 BCAA s.18(1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure apply?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a criminal defendant waive his right to a jury trial on a prior conviction that has been alleged as a sentence enhancement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an unmarried person to be entitled to the same status as a married person?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for finding a defendant guilty of a sexual assault in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the proper extent of vigorous advocacy in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a mental health condition imposed by a federal district court for a convicted rapist is to be reduced to a conditional discharge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant raise a flesh-and-blood defense at trial?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who is no longer in prison bring a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a specific Page 14 time and day for a probationer?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court abuse its power to terminate a guardianship order on a second petition?
California, United States of America
What is the law applicable to a claim of insufficiency of evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for mental distress in a breach of contract case?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of the full credit bid rule on security property at a foreclosure sale?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be able to get her medical malpractice action back on the active list?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the exhaustion rule be applied in the context of a motion brought by a lower federal court to overturn a previous federal conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In making a determinate order on a motion of no confidence in a motion for personal injury in a personal injury case, what are the reasons why such a determination is necessary?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be convicted of unlawful sale of unregistered securities?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care and diligence in managing the affairs of a deceased?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for calculating the minimum cost of future care for a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction under section 240 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff recover punitive damages for breach of fiduciary duty?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated misconduct by a prosecutor in voir dire cases?
California, United States of America
How is the substantial evidence standard applied in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is a motion denying a motion for a new trial an appealable order?
California, United States of America
Can a federal habeas petition containing two exhausted claims be dismissed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury be called to testify at an evidentiary hearing to determine the truth or falsity of allegations of juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does a trial court's failure to instruct a sponte on a lesser included offense need to be reviewed de novo?
California, United States of America
What are the principles governing the setting aside of a default judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to find grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "relevant evidence" in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state's position on civil penalties for failing to comply with the law?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant rely on objective honest belief as part of their fair comment defence?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a successful party have to reduce the costs of a successful motion for summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for premeditation in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the process for a criminal defendant to petition for a recall of their criminal conviction under Proposition 47?
California, United States of America
Can an order denying a petition for writ of habeas corpus be appealed?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike de novo under the anti-SLAPP statute?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the doctrine of "necessity" in the context of a crime committed in defending oneself?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does rescission fall within the anti-SLAPP statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a fiduciary have to have informed consent to pursue a business opportunity that conflicts with the business of the company?
Ontario, Canada
Can a prosecutor request a judicial order mandating that a witness provide answers on topics that the witness has characterized as self-incriminating?
California, United States of America
Does a court have authority to give an advisory ruling on cross-examination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for having a witness available to testify at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on Eighth Amendment deprivation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for an oral condition in a construction contract?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any miscarriage of justice or prejudicial misconduct by referring to marijuana during the cross-examination of a defendant?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant surrender his right to be present at trial?
California, United States of America
What are the essential elements of possession of a controlled substance?
California, United States of America
Does counsel have authority to consent to a defendant's guilty plea?
California, United States of America
Is a trial counsel prejudiced the defense by failing to object to inadmissible evidence?
California, United States of America
Is an owner entitled to attorney's fees in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does the voir dire, opening statements and jury poll need to be recorded at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for awarding attorney fees under a contractual contract?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is the prevailing party to a contract?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor impeach defendant by asking him about his ex-girlfriend's allegation that he was involved in a home invasion robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of "uncontradicted"?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for interpreting a commercial contract?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a plaintiff refuse treatment for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the 9th Circuit Court issue an amended opinion that reverses a district court order denying relief in a civil rights lawsuit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it harmless error to admit that there is evidence that supports that a defendant is guilty of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a plaintiff be physically expelled from a colony?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the range of future care costs for a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a motion can be brought against a motion to dismiss the motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word "residence" in relation to the right of a person to vote?
California, United States of America
Is a court of equity limited in granting relief by the demands and offers of the parties?
California, United States of America
What is the range of damages for lost income in a human rights case?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of a failure to issue a requested statement of decision?
California, United States of America
Is Section 6600.1 of the California Penal Code applicable to a convicted rapist who served his sentence?
California, United States of America
Does defendant waive his claim that he was entitled to have his jury instructed that the victim submitted as a result of the implied threat or violence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a consequence is natural and probable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for constructive possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
