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 burden of a first bank on a check cashing company?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prospective juror at a civil trial disclose that they have been accused of a crime?
California, United States of America
Can an arbitrator be disqualified because of his business relationship with one of the parties?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant has been given the wrong instruction in a trial?
California, United States of America
In a brief, how have the facts of a medical malpractice case been treated by the Medical Records Commission?
California, United States of America
Does a record reference in a statement of facts invalidate a plaintiff's claim for damages?
California, United States of America
Does section 2933.2 of the California Criminal Code apply to a defendant who has been convicted of murder?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a pro se litigant seeking to amend or amend their complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant have to reduce his conviction for receiving stolen property and conspiracy to commit petty theft to a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons for denying class certification in a Business and Professions Code section 17200 cause of action?
California, United States of America
Is a physician or surgeon liable for negligence if an accident occurs?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the Federal Reserve have waived waiver in its response to a Rule 29 motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for division of matrimonial property in the context of spousal support?
Alberta, Canada
Can race be considered a factor when making an investigatory stop?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for invoking the Fifth Amendment privilege?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between imprisonment and a fine in a motor vehicle accident case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for general damages for the loss of services provided by the parents of a deceased maid?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the effect of a person being moved 50 feet (1.5m) away from the crime scene?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for reconsideration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving the existence of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
Does section 1203.4 of the California Criminal Code apply retroactively?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the evidence for a motion for a new trial in a methamphetamine case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a judge's opinion on a grand jury report?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where Miranda rights are not defined as "constitutional rights"?
California, United States of America
Is there good cause for sealing a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law on "fringe benefits" in the context of workplace injury insurance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the role of police officers in detecting and evaluating suspicious behavior?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a claim for damages under a contract where damages were reasonably foreseeable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it reversible error for a jury to reach a conclusion for which there are no probative facts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the confirmation of a reorganization plan discharge the debtor of any debt that arose prior to the confirmation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for apportioning costs between success and success in a personal injury case?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a waiver of the Statement of Allegiance?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been found guilty of assault by reason of gross negligence?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant in a paternity action entitled to free counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search warrant for a booking application?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a police officer be found to have coerced a confession?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defense expert be allowed to testify at trial on the effect of stress on eyewitness identification?
"New York", United States of America
In applying the tripartite test, how have the courts in Canada treated the issue of inadmissibility of an applicant's spouse?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What constitutes substantial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is there an entitlement to compound interest where the contract uses the language "compounded monthly" or "calculated monthly"?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a convicted criminal released on probation entitled to a warrantless search?
California, United States of America
Are there any cases where a defendant was denied the right to the death penalty by a jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application for a desk order divorce?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in the context of a specific intent crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's negligence caused injuries to a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether intent to defraud is sufficient?
California, United States of America
What is the associated crime factor for determining whether a defendant has committed a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in respect of international law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a finding of deliberation in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or denying abuse of discretion in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is considered a "willing act" in the context of insurance claims?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining if a defendant is a career offender?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the principle of common law apply in medical malpractice actions?
Alberta, Canada
When will the jury be allowed to consider the lesser included crime of bank larceny?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an indigent litigant to be appointed counsel in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for interpreting a voter initiative statute?
California, United States of America
Is there any prejudice or prejudice against the respondent if the respondent has been delayed in applying for a hearing?
Ontario, Canada
What is the limitation on collateral use in a federal habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there an implied undertaking of confidentiality associated with statements given in other proceedings?
Alberta, Canada
Does nuisance constitute nuisance in a strata setting?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a finding beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the assessment of a loss of future income assessment in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the external factors that must be considered to determine cause of action in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be held separately for conspiracy to commit murder and street terrorism?
California, United States of America
What is solicitor client privilege and what is the test?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the credibility of an immigration judge matter?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a statute that will operate retroactively or retroactively?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will the court annull a judgment finding petitioners guilty of contempt for failing to advise them of their constitutional rights?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the responses of counsel in Rule 8-1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts considered the merits of a picketing injunction?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the attorney general not be able to call the witnesses he relied on to persuade him to change his mind?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts in Nova Scotia treated the offence of assault under the Criminal Code of Nova Scotia?
California, United States of America
What is equitable set off for a plaintiff in a set off action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the federal rule on an untimely assertion of privilege against self-incrimination?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for an appeal?
Ontario, Canada
Can a formal offer to settle be sent to an email address rather than the formal address for delivery?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a procedural default with respect to a claim that malicious use of explosive materials pursuant to 18.C. 924(c)(1) is not a crime of violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for declaring a litigant vexatious?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application for habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a conversation to qualify as confidential under section 632 of the California Civil Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting hearsay evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review of a jury notice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a case for failure to prosecute, or failure to comply with a court order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for showing prejudice in a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for becoming self-sufficient following a breakdown in the relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a fair division of assets in a personal injury claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the range of damages for a plaintiff who sustained a fractured skull in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the probation department exercise supervisory control over a probationer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for judicial misconduct in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the words “an essential of justice” and “physical exclusion” in the context of an assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the implications of a pre-certification motion?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of a restraining order under the California Domestic Violence Act?
California, United States of America
Are lots described in a certificate of title as according to plan "Q"?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the father of a child have a primary duty to provide financial support to the child?
California, United States of America
What constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting a cause of action for negligence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of appellate review on findings of fact made by a trial judge?
Ontario, Canada
In a capital murder case, in what circumstances will the California Supreme Court order that a juror should not submit a questionnaire for the purpose of selecting a jury in capital murder cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a fiduciary relationship between a plaintiff and her employer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any cases where a pension fund has been successful in its claim against a drilling company?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an award of damages for misconduct by a litigant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing eligibility for a motion of appeal under section 1170.18?
California, United States of America
Is a parent entitled to appeal from an order terminating parental rights?
California, United States of America
What is the case law in support of a mother's position in a custody action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining the meaning of a statute?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 7-103 designed to protect a represented party from being taken advantage of by adverse counsel?
California, United States of America
Does the acquittal or conviction of the aider and abettor of a murder charge preclude a principal from being liable as a principal?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for making a service obligation under a commercial lease?
"New York", United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the duty of a selling agent to verify or assess the accuracy of information given to a prospective buyer?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admissibility of evidence at a preliminary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a charge of possession of a prohibited substance under the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a continuum analysis in a bar case?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found to have used force or coercion against a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a preliminary hearing judge required to commit the accused to trial?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is pimping a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for drafting a pro se petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for impairment of income earning capacity in a retail merchandiser case?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will defense counsel be deficient for failing to object to the admission of 10 predicate offenses?
California, United States of America
What is the penalty for failing to prove each of the grounds in a termination letter?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for invalidating a misdemeanor conviction predicated upon a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an allegation of ineffective counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for denying a motion for judgment of acquittal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a Rule 50(b) motion for judgment as a matter of law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements for a default judgment to be overturned?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a claim that the affairs of a RICO enterprise have been conducted in violation of subsection (c) of Section 1962 of the RICO Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of damages for wrongful death in a wrongful death action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a peremptory challenge against an African-American prospective juror?
California, United States of America
Is an owner entitled to recover from the operator of a motor vehicle following an accident?
California, United States of America
Does a firearm found in the utility room of a house in the middle of the night fit squarely within the definition of section 12022, subdivision (c) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the grounds for reconsideration in a workers’s reconsideration application?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a judge have judicial immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for emotional distress in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to attorney-conducted, sequestered voir dire?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court grant an application for attorneys' fees and costs in a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with allegations that the Kwans are interfering in the repair of a strata plan?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with a violation of a child custody order?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of sympathy with an infant on a plaintiff?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a state prisoner appeal the denial of his writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for declining to suppress evidence in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing the effect of a corporation’s tax on the amount of goods that is taxed on a specific product?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the test for determining a claim for disability benefits under the doctrine of overwhelming majority?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have a claim of error for failing to provide a driver's license?
California, United States of America
What is the test for construe all parts of a statute together?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using testimony from other police officers in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of a general damages award?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a prosecutor be able to charge an intoxicated driver with murder and vehicular manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of Section H of the three strikes law on criminal convictions?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of an occupier or possessor of a premises in exercising care toward an invitee?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a defendant be held liable in a wrongful death action for furnishing intoxicating beverages to a deceased?
California, United States of America
When two documents are "read together", what does that mean?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for establishing good cause for a motion to set aside a default?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to constitutional issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any actions taken by a prosecutor in the context of a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Section 654 of the California Code of Civil Procedure applicable?
California, United States of America
Does the cumulative error doctrine apply to overturn a conviction of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Does a motion for summary judgment need to be dismissed?
Ontario, Canada
Is auncharged crime admissible to prove the identity of the perpetrator?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which the cause of action pursuant to Corporations Code section 709 was abatement?
California, United States of America
Can a Receiver or Receiver Manager be appointed at the instigation of a foreclosing mortgagee?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the duty of fairness of an immigration officer making a decision pursuant to section 114(2) of the Immigration Code?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a federal judge review a plea agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the line between civilian and military authority?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing jurisdiction against a defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty to yield in the case of dominant and servient positions?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for sustained fear in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving effect to a codicil?
British Columbia, Canada
Does money laundering and money laundering constitute money laundering offences?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant need a certificate of probable cause to raise a sentencing issue?
California, United States of America
How has the Queen described sexual assault?
Ontario, Canada
Does the defense meet the reasonable diligence and reasonable diligence requirements of a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can the full amount bill for past medical treatment be introduced as evidence of the reasonable cost of future medical care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury instruction misstate elements of the statutory crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a motion stating a claim be dismissed without a full evidentiary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's ability to participate in his defense the best-informed view?
California, United States of America
Can a county clerk be appointed deputy county clerk during his term of office?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is entitled to sue for damages in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What are the two-stage analysis described in Hanan analysis of the Agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the term "loss" include defense costs?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the term “as liquidated damages” in the context of a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Is loss of housekeeping capacity a non-pecuniary loss?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in the way that is governed by the BCCA?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the Court review a claim of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion alleging retaliation for the exercise of constitutional rights against a defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the good faith exception in the context of police misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application to have a writ of execution returned to the issuing court?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a defendant who is convicted of second degree burglary have the burden of establishing entitlement to resentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the scope of a person's legal duty to care in the context of a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the substantial evidence required to overturn a finding of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a burden of establishing that his prior convictions are unconstitutional?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a reasonable attorney's fee within the meaning of the law?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for using an earnings approach?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a common law partner entitled to the property of their common-law partner?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for assessing a defendant's claim of self-defense?
California, United States of America
Does a finding that defendant intended to kill or acted with reckless indifference to life need to sustain a special circumstance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search that would have been lawful even if the search was conducted without the consent of federal agents?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an unlawful detainer action be consolidated with a separate fraud action?
California, United States of America
