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 this court have jurisdiction to review the terms of detention under which an alien is held following a deportation order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with allegations of improper storage of chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine in a home with a child?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial under the abuse of discretion standard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judicial review of a land use decision?
California, United States of America
How has the sentence been interpreted in the context of attempted premeditated murder?
California, United States of America
Is a disability insured an ad hoc fiduciary to the insurer when she collects workers' compensation benefits?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there "no real possibility" that the insured can be held liable for damages when an action is frivolous or meritless?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of bad faith against a prosecutor who uses deceptive or reprehensible methods to persuade the jury to convict a defendant?
California, United States of America
Can litigation privilege be used to prevent the production of all evidence relevant to the best interest of a child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for mistake as to ownership of a tree?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an independent review of the record on an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the cause of appellant's appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a court to enforce a section of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
federal, United States of America
Does appellant have any right to testify at a contempt hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the doctrine of equitable estoppel still apply when one party is not aware of the facts?
federal, United States of America
Is there any case law where a justice in chambers refused to grant leave to proceed with an appeal under s. 25(2) of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a jury accept evidence of a defendant's prior conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol?
California, United States of America
How have common-law spouses been excluded from the presumptive common law protections?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where an attorney concealed material evidence that could have affected the outcome of a probate action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for finding an abuse of discretion in a motion for personal injury?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of Article XXVIII of the Constitution and what is the position of the Court of Appeal on the issue?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where an admission was made in an affidavit?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a citizen informer who sees a uniformed officer in a marked car be considered a witness to a crime?
California, United States of America
Can a solicitor be personally liable for costs?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a designer be able to assert copyright to a "sleeve chart" designed to operate as a pattern for cutting out sleeves?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of improper use of surveillance evidence in a trial by ambush?
Ontario, Canada
Does a federal court have concerns that the relationship between the husband and wife is irrevocably damaged?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to obtain a new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for future care costs?
British Columbia, Canada
In a motor vehicle accident case, is a plaintiff entitled to an assessment that is not punitive or punitive and is not based on sentimentality?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for in camera review by the California Superior Court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Can a court reverse a finding that a plaintiff has been denied a right to sue under a different type of civil procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof in the context of workers’ compensation law?
New Brunswick, Canada
Can self-represented lay litigants be awarded costs in a personal injury case?
Manitoba, Canada
What are the requirements for a jury to convict a defendant of second-degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for referring a habeas corpus claim to the Superior Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a plaintiff’s action?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a finding of premeditation and deliberation in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
How have evidentiary errors been determined in a motion to overturn a judgment?
California, United States of America
When a majority of 9 to 3 has been found in a conservatorship trial that the proposed conservatee is not gravely disabled and does not need a conservator?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a conviction for insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
Is evidence of aberrant conduct or action before or after the act charged admissible?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion for summary judgment reverse the onus of proof?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a court to order reunification therapy?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Does failing to protect a prisoner from assault constitute a constitutional violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been successful in claiming damages in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is there any difference between the allegations of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on ineffective assistance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claim can be dismissed or dismissed in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a cause of action for violation of the common law right to fair procedure based on the events alleged in their complaint?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a serious medical need under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prosecutor have an obligation to provide affirmative evidence to prove their client's innocence?
California, United States of America
Does a specific fund need to be established to support a specific claim?
Ontario, Canada
What is the range of damages that a defendant can expect to receive from his co-conspirator in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the first component of a trade-mark?
Canada (Federal), Canada
When will a motion to compel defendants to provide a notice of the date of the hearing be heard?
California, United States of America
Can a state law insurer exercise discretion to decline to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a federal evidentiary hearing on evidence developed at a state court hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How is an award under the anti-SLAPP statute calculated?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a "not for attribution" or "off record" clause in the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be found to have committed misconduct in denying a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a disc bulge in the arms was caused by a work incident?
British Columbia, Canada
How do we review a de novo dismissal for failure to state a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of insufficient evidence in a criminal case?
California, 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
Is there any case law that supports a plaintiff's claim that the warranty was not a valid warranty for secondary purchasers?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the anti-SLAPP statute apply to communications made to a court and internal affairs investigator in breach of a settlement agreement?
California, United States of America
How have time entries in a personal injury case been interpreted by a court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a plaintiff have to present his claims to the courts in a context in which they would be considered on the merits of the claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word "alice" in the context of murder cases?
California, United States of America
Is similar fact evidence admissible in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for finding a prison to be liable for health and safety breaches?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury have to find that appellant personally discharged a firearm causing great bodily injury?
California, United States of America
Does a finding that a defendant possessed a firearm during the commission of a drug offence constitute an unlawful possession of a firearm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will the Human Rights Tribunal defer consideration of an application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of the several remedies rule?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion for summary dismissal without prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proof in the context of wire-tapping?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does free speech and press immunity extend to speech or writing used as an integral part of conduct in violation of a valid criminal statute?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a substitute counsel motion in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can a judge sever the five year disqualification from the immediate vacating of the seat?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for indemnifying successful litigants for the cost of litigation?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant who provided a gun and/or an accomplice with a deadly weapon need to be held responsible for the assault and murder of a victim?
California, United States of America
What is determinate liability in the context of a claim?
Ontario, Canada
What is the case law on third-tier judges?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for whether a defendant can be charged with murder on a charge of involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be able to make a pro-separation claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a search warrant be used to search a shirt belonging to a defendant who had been running at the time of the search?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress a guilty plea?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an arrest has occurred?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case case law in favour of same sex marriage?
Ontario, Canada
What are the requirements for a hit and run driver to stop at the scene of an accident?
California, United States of America
Does the collateral estoppel effect apply to the finding of probable cause in a federal traffic trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the connecting factors test used by courts to determine if an Indian was entitled to employment on a reserve?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has the ability to pay a restitution fine?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the Sixth Amendment right to counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the applicable factors for the court to consider in determining the effect of the physical environment on a plaintiff in a personal injury case?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the impact of the Court of Appeal’s decision not to bar a lawyer from representing a client in a personal injury matter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the meaning of "discretion"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a court have to reasonably determine that a defendant has not satisfied a reasonable standard of conduct in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an insurer deny a plaintiff's claim that she was induced to delay, or delay, filing a claim against the insurer?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of Rylands v Fletcher v Fletcher on the use of real property?
Ontario, Canada
Can a future amendment to the constitution be considered moot?
California, United States of America
What factors must a former spouse consider when making a claim for spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a state parole board member liable for damages under the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a retroactive statute on the conduct of trials?
California, United States of America
How is liability apportioned between the parties in a motor vehicle accident?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will a defense witness be impeached on cross-examination with a prior conviction for conspiracy to commit grand theft and receiving stolen property?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a statute is rational basis for its rational basis?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury be instructed to convict a defendant of aiding and abetting?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a witness be able to produce a written, signed statement after suffering retrograde amnesia?
California, United States of America
What is the test for variation of orders to accommodate a party's intention to relocate?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the Court of Appeal review the contention that the evidence does not support the verdict?
California, United States of America
Does the initial "arising from" requirement under the anti-SLAPP statute apply?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of an evidentiary ruling of the trial court for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have we assessed the demeanour of a witness at a criminal trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Are there any police officers who secured the premises, or detained but not searched the persons present during a search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for patent ambiguity in the meaning of the term "steel warehouse"?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where the prosecution has been found guilty of misconduct in a polygraph case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a duty of care as it relates to a public authority?
Ontario, Canada
When a preliminary injunction is granted, does the bright line rule apply?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an applicant have to respond to directions from the Human Rights Tribunal or have the application dismissed?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of a robbery as a result of his mental state?
California, United States of America
What is the test for contributory negligence against an infant?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is less valuable to himself as a person capable of earning income in a competitive labour market?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in a telecommunications union case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Court have a duty to instruct the jury correctly on the measure of damages in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a final judgment have to be reversed if the successful plaintiff dies while the judgment is on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a section 995 motion to preserve the issue of the Fourth Amendment after a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on an intent-based test?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of a finding that a defendant in a criminal case is incompetent and therefore cannot be tried or adjudged to punishment?
California, United States of America
When will the Attorney General's opinion be overruled?
California, United States of America
What role does the judiciary play in determining the constitutionality of actions by the political branches?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to reach a unanimous verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for reversal of a jury's verdict in a special circumstance case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing municipal liability in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have any evidence supporting his claim that a prosecutor committed error by arguing that the default finding was second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining consent under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appointing counsel for an indigent civil plaintiff?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a hobby farmer's loss of income deductible against other income?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the nature of a civil contempt offence?
Alberta, Canada
Is a husband entitled to change the beneficiary of a life insurance policy where the husband's disability benefits are invalid?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant from a justice of the peace?
Alberta, Canada
Does the presumption of reasonableness review automatically engage with correctness standards of review?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does section 2034(i)(2)(B) of the California Medical Code require an expert witness fee to be paid to a treating physician who also gives standard care opinion testimony?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the Eighth Amendment for medical malpractice claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of an arbitration agreement on a personal injury?
California, United States of America
Does the purpose of the murder is to prevent testimony in a criminal proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the test for possessing child pornography with intent to distribute?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a trial court's conduct in appointing a public defender or private counsel was an abuse of power?
California, United States of America
Is the interpretation of the Federal Communications Commission's interpretation of Section 5(1) of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure "irrational"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of sentences for a high school principal convicted of second degree murder for shooting a student in the head with a crossbow?
California, United States of America
What are the limitations of membership of the California State Bar?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on third party claims for declaratory relief under Rule 22(1)(c)?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 459 of the Criminal Code apply to a person who enters a vehicle when the doors are locked?
California, United States of America
What is the test for wilfully obstructing a peace officer?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for using pre-tax corporate income as a basis for child support?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the meaning of a jury's request for transcripts of testimony at a sexual assault trial?
California, United States of America
Can a section 12 claim be made outside of the penal or quasi-penal context?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a frivolous or malicious action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an order purporting to dismiss a complaint but not the action be appealed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of issue estoppel on findings of fact made by an administrative body acting within its jurisdiction?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a state actor be held liable for civil rights violations committed against plaintiff pursuant to the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a state employee's intentional destruction of an individual's property violate the due process clause of the 14th Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "strictly liable" for involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Is there a right to recover damages for negligence or intentional mishandling of a deceased person?
California, United States of America
Can a judge take judicial notice of a fact that is not subject to reasonable dispute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a police officer be charged with bribery under section 307 of the Texas Criminal Code?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for overturning a denial of social security benefits?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for grossly disproportionate Eighth Amendment challenges?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable law for appellate review of a finding made by the trial court?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of hearsay on a medical malpractice trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 1203.03.12 of the Probation Guidelines apply to a defendant's Fourth Amendment rights?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether federal funds constitute benefits under a Federal program?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for scandalous, frivolous and vexatious pleading?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a judge to vary a parenting order?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a prosecution permitted to question the credibility of the defense evidence presented at trial?
California, United States of America
What rights does a plaintiff have to remain silent in a civil action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the appropriate amount of child support for a split parenting arrangement?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether there is evidence of ongoing or recent use of the subject building contrary to the zoning by-law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of disclosure requirements on First Amendment values?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with postjudgment motions requiring defendants to accommodate the needs of inmates who are housed in county jails?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a valid declaration have the same force and effect as an affidavit?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a fence line stands a strong evidence of intent to exclude?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on race discrimination in jury selection?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in a motion for reversal of a finding of not guilty?
California, United States of America
Does the felony-murder rule require neither express nor implied malice to determine the cause of death of a victim?
California, United States of America
What remedies are available to consumers in an action for unfair competition?
California, United States of America
Can a failure to comply with a Mareva injunction constitute contempt of court?
British Columbia, Canada
Is deliberate indifference to medical needs an Eighth Amendment violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a club membership be transferred or sold?
British Columbia, Canada
In a motion to reconsider a decision on appeal, is there any excuse raised for reconsideration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for a motion for a mistrial in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of exclusion clauses in a personal injury policy?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion for judgment of acquittal pursuant to section 1118.1?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the court's failure to give CALCRIM No. 3470 to the jury?
California, United States of America
