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 law society of BC's duty to uphold and protect the public interest in the administration of justice?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff's claim for damages arising naturally from his wrongful dismissal?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a declaration of paternity under the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1971?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a motion for summary judgment under Rule 9-6(4) of the BC Rules of Civil Procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defense counsel reasonably determine that limiting instruction regarding gangs would have done more harm than good?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to dismiss an evidence under section 402 of the California Evidence Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interpreting a statute in a way that avoids absurdity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How is the Real and Substantial Connection Test applied?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a defendant's intent to assist and abetted the perpetrator was formed prior to or during the crime?
California, United States of America
Is disclosure of ex parte communications between a judge and juror necessary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is the prevailing party in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Can a solicitor's client be indemnified against all costs reasonably incurred in litigation?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for corroborating witness testimony in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the de novo standard of review applied to a failure to instruct on a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for whether a cause of action has been adequately pleaded?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a probationary teacher entitled to terminate her employment if she takes time off from her duties due to her role as a volunteer with the US Army during the Vietnam War?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a finding of a child’s best interests?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury in a civil case where a defendant has committed a nonviolent crime?
California, United States of America
Does a prison inmate have First Amendment rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's workmen's benefits claim set off against a wrongful death claim?
"New York", United States of America
When will an insurance carrier be governed by the time limit counsel for plaintiff in the personal injury action?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the police be permitted to conduct a search of an unoccupied room in front of an all-night vigil?
California, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a plaintiff be denied an antipsychotic medication under the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the range of damages for a plaintiff who sustained a fractured skull in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a retrial in a motor vehicle theft case?
California, United States of America
Is a motion judge entitled to take judicial notice of what is in the court file?
Ontario, Canada
Does prosecution with effect include an acquittal as well as a conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a motion for substantial indemnity costs appropriate?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing an ultimate inference?
California, United States of America
Is a witness's testimony that she does not remember something inconsistent with her previous statement describing it?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the definition of a "highway" in the Motor Vehicle Act?
Ontario, Canada
Does a prison official driving a transportation vehicle recklessly while aware that the inmates lack safety restraints constitute a violation of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a warrantless search of an apartment following a report of a shooting?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports a claim that a carburet of manganese is an invention?
Ontario, Canada
What is ERISA and what is the scope of the ERISA remedial statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a payor spouse entitled to double recovery from a pension for which she has been compensated?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant offer the same defense to various acts constituting the same crime?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a special parole term on a convicted criminal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the court have to pay costs for striking out third party proceedings?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a vendor escape liability by claiming that the nature of their establishment was such that monitoring consumption is impossible?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a judge required to recuse himself from hearing cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a court grant a search warrant to search an apartment for alleged drug dealer?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of privity apply in cases where there is no agency or trust?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the limitation period for a pending habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing an abuse of power when a party challenges a court's decision regarding a continuance request?
California, United States of America
Is an executor personally liable for disbursements and expenses charged against the estate?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant who has been convicted of multiple offences under section 654 of the California Criminal Code, stay execution of one of the crimes?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of imputing income on a child support claim?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review for interpretation of a trust instrument?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated attorney's fees calculations in the context of a lawsuit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the definition of patent unreasonableness under the ATA?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review in a sexual assault case where the prosecution relies mainly on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
Does a court instruct in the language of the instructions for possession of burglar tools?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statement is libelous?
California, United States of America
Does the harmless error rule apply in this case?
California, United States of America
Can an asylum seeker claim past persecution of her husband on behalf of her?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant waive his right to plead before a jury in a special session?
"New York", United States of America
Does stress of a lay litigant have an impact on an award of costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a lien on the value of a Defendant's property?
"New York", United States of America
What is the relevant inquiry governing a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is it unreasonable to ask for assistance from a female police officer to search a car with a minor?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have there been conflicting decisions on the issue of jury bifurcation?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of wrongfully arresting and maliciously prosecuting a plaintiff?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the Department of Justice have any jurisdiction to issue an order that directed payment of Common Experience Payment to a financial institution rather than to the claimant?
Manitoba, Canada
What is second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of the court in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law regarding notice of an emergency in a hospital?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court to determine a litigant's legal fees costs?
Ontario, Canada
Is it reasonable for a police officer to enter a person's home without the consent of the owner's consent?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining if a provision in a treaty does not need to be changed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for “necessity” in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the scope of the evidence that is relevant to the children’s interests on an appeal?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will the Supreme Court allow a plaintiff to continue to sue for damages in the absence of a jury trial?
"New York", United States of America
What is the legal test for failing to sustain a jury's verdict in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of using Section 667, subdivision (a) of the Criminal Code as a factor in aggravation?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the exclusionary rule be applied in a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of just cause in the context of a dispute between two parties?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes consent in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for interim custody of a pet dog?
British Columbia, Canada
Can lay litigants who have not retained a lawyer be reimbursed for their time spent conducting litigation?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a police officer need to remain with the accused while counsel is giving instructions?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a statute is sufficiently vague?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using section 1101(b) evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having the mother of an infant agree to a certain birth rate?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a criminal defendant compel discovery of a police officer's personnel file?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a defendant to prevent a pedestrian from being injured in a parking lot?
California, United States of America
Does a court have any power to jail an individual who refuses to answer questions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that the only evidence connecting appellant with the crime was uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice?
California, United States of America
Does the phrase "any other official proceeding authorized by law" apply to planning commission proceedings?
California, United States of America
Can a convicted felon in possession of a firearm still be eligible for parole under the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a personal deficiency judgment against a lender who has a mortgage secured by a deed of trust?
California, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule apply to suppress gun evidence obtained during a search?
California, United States of America
Is it blameworthy to use bankruptcy to avoid paying a civil judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for the proposition that one who is not a party to a contract can be held liable for its breach?
California, United States of America
Does the corpus delicti rule apply to an uncharged conspiracy as a theory of culpability?
California, United States of America
What is the ultimate test for determining the best interests of the children?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does preemption apply when an employer is not obligated to continue to provide health benefits?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in the context of access to counsel in a criminal case?
Alberta, Canada
When will a tribunal be able to proceed in the absence of the respondents?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What are some cases arising from attorney malpractice and breach of fiduciary duties?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing a criminal conviction to a misdemeanor under Proposition 47?
California, United States of America
Can a murder be reduced to first degree because of the fact of premeditation?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to disqualify a judge be made after a hearing or proceeding?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found guilty of providing "aid or encouragement" with the intent or purpose of facilitating a carjacking?
California, United States of America
What would happen if each party has custody of Daniel for 50% of the time?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury be instructed on the burden of proving imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
Can an application be brought under section 8(2) of the Municipal Corporations Insurance Act, s.8(1)(2) or s.9(3) for breach of the MCIA?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law in which a jury was instructed to produce a different form of verdict?
California, United States of America
Is a self-represented party entitled to his costs including any loss of opportunity cost?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a finding of domestic abuse?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a common law partner be able to claim sole ownership of a property?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for mistrial?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on the employee/independent contractor distinction?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the allegation that the financing arrangements provided material information for the purposes of a buy/sell agreement?
Ontario, Canada
Can a bank official accept money for telegraph transfers if the bank manager signed and approved the transfer?
British Columbia, Canada
When will an employer be required to provide an adequate record to support its claim for attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a defendant to appeal his conviction under the mail fraud statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of cross-examination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is the respondent entitled to share in her husband's more lucrative career?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the secondary evidence rule apply to the content of a letter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluding evidence of gross misconduct by a police sergeant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting hearsay in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the leading case on the question of constructive dismissal?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for possession with intent to distribute cocaine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is section 1170.18, subdivision (c) of the California Criminal Code an "unreasonable risk of danger to public safety" in relation to violent felonies?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appointing counsel in a habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing testimony from a jury in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a court's decision on discoverability of material in police files reviewable under the abuse standard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found to have knowingly contravened an injunction by failing to comply with it?
Ontario, Canada
What is the scope of appellate review on a family matter?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the general damages for defamation in defamation cases?
Ontario, Canada
How is loss of income earning capacity assessed before trial and after trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the purpose of section 70 of the BC Statutory Review Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the interest in a farm owned by the respondent constitute matrimonial property?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the scope of discretion of the courts in deciding whether to grant discretion to a city councilor in a discretionary action?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for making a request for admission?
California, United States of America
Can an affidavit be struck out on an interlocutory basis?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a jury interpret an instruction indicating that a defendant's pre-trial statement was a means by which the prosecution could prove his identity beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated entrapment cases in the context of evidence that does not name or hint at the involvement of other defendants?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If a defendant's statements are involuntary, what are the consequences?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant owes a duty to protect a plaintiff from the risk of injury?
California, United States of America
Can a criminal act or omission under section 654 of the California Criminal Code be punished for more than one act?
California, United States of America
When determining responsibility for the publication of an opinion by the editor of a news website, does the trier of fact have to consider the whole publication as a whole?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for damages in personal injury cases?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for conducting a substantial evidence review of a finding of fact?
California, United States of America
Can an inalienable estate be created without any gift over?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a motion to review the entire record in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the pleadings on the outcome of the trial?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does a direction of a trial of a issue under Rule 221 preclude a subsequent trial of outstanding issues remaining to be heard?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for fair notice in the context of the Fair Notice Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for placing a plaintiff in a different position than their original position?
Ontario, Canada
Does section 1108 of the New York State Code apply to sexual battery and assault with intent to commit sexual battery?
California, United States of America
What are the applicable standards for appellate review?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of a probation order requiring a probation officer to search a defendant's social media accounts?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a refusal to continue a case for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a joint tenancy be terminated unilaterally?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for a motion for abuse of discretion in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a receiver entitled to be indemnified out of the estate for the costs of an adverse application against him?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for cross-examining an unfavourable witness?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 1367 of the Penal Code protect an incompetent defendant against unfair trial?
California, United States of America
How does the court interpret a contract based on the intent of the parties?
California, United States of America
Is an attempt by a third party to suppress testimony admissible against a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the Court of Appeal to overturn a jury verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
How is imputed income treated in a change application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for issuing a warrant for search and seizure of illegal drugs?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sufficiency of evidence under the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for specific performance in real estate?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a criminal complaint against a defendant who is also a defendant in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be ordered to pay attorney fees pursuant to section 987.8?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been diagnosed with a brain injury?
Ontario, Canada
Is cause in fact considered to be a proximate cause?
California, United States of America
What is the case law surrounding delay in bringing a defendant to trial due to incompetence?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant prevent his spouse from testifying in a grand jury investigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a search warrant under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Does the phrase "moral duty" in the context of maintenance and support apply to the purpose of meeting the need of the surviving spouse and children?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between possession with intent to distribute and possession of a drug?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether DNA testing is in the child's best interests?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to be competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between an allegation of discrimination because of disability and a finding of continuing contravention?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the common law enforceability of a marriage agreement between a husband and wife?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a s.7 violation of section 7(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada?
British Columbia, Canada
Are fellow shareholders in a corporation not considered partners?
British Columbia, Canada
In a personal injury action for damages for personal injury, is there any case law where there is little or no objective evidence of continuing injury?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury be instructed to "reiterate the instructions already given" in a trial?
California, United States of America
What is the general survivor benefits scheme and what are the gradations?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing prima facie evidence in the context of the sale of unwholesome milk?
"New York", United States of America
What is the tolling period for filing a federal habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence in the record that the court failed to consider all relevant criteria including appellant's personal characteristics when deciding whether to grant or deny probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning an order denying a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
Does a fiduciary have an obligation to employ a testator's son-in-law in the family business?
"New York", United States of America
Can a defendant appeal against a finding of not guilty on the basis of gross negligence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of an instruction in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can a three-judge panel overrule a prior decision of the court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for liability under the natural and probable consequences doctrine?
California, United States of America
Is it of no constitutional significance that the paint was scraped from the car after it was impounded by the police?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a man of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to successfully challenge a jury member's peremptory challenge?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant factors on a motion to extend the time to perfect an appeal and to set aside a Registrar's dismissal?
Ontario, Canada
