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.
Can a judge order a lawyer personally responsible for the payment of costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of establishing a family debt?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of review under the APA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of the US Supreme Court ruling on a motion to prohibit the use of "prohibited activities" by the Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a jury consider "e]vidence" evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the retroactive nature of a claim for spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
What is the common law history of a police officer?
Alberta, Canada
Can an annuity be converted into a personal injury settlement?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge refuse to decide trials because of the poor quality of the evidence?
Alberta, Canada
What is the standard of instruction for a jury in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of applying for a fee for personal injury litigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss for prejudicial prearrest delay?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in a sexual assault case where the prosecution relies mainly on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care applicable to an investment advisor?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff bring a motion to strike the so-called SLAPP?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that full and fair compensation must be paid out for loss and damages as a result of expropriation?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the courts be open to public scrutiny?
Ontario, Canada
Is evidence of a witness's religious beliefs admissible to prove credibility?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the purpose of compensating spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for consent in sexual assault cases?
Ontario, Canada
Can appellant challenge his sentence for failing to seek a certificate of probable cause?
California, United States of America
Does denial of a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to speedy trial require dismissal of an indictment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the evidentiary threshold established by a court under s. 1 of the Charter?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for substantial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the role of a magistrate judge in deciding motions in a motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury convict a defendant of premeditated attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Is ineffective assistance of trial counsel appropriate for direct review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the need for a full record of proceedings on transfer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff's claim for damages when there is little or no objective evidence of continuing injury?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate punishment for a breach of a mental health order?
Ontario, Canada
Can the City terminate the HRT Agreement based on its terms?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have a duty to instruct a jury on the element of gang enhancement?
California, United States of America
Can a grievor cross-examine the facts of the grievor on cross-examination?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the burden of proof, and what is the appropriate forum?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making a false material declaration before a grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to reclassify an action or proceeding?
California, United States of America
For the purposes of determining whether a party has been found guilty of a breach of the terms of a conditional discharge from a court, what are the reasons why?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there any case law where an expert testimony was not admitted for the purpose of determining whether an expert should be allowed to testify at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for unanimous verdicts?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a member of a municipal council be disqualified from office for a breach of the pecuniary interest rules?
Alberta, Canada
Is Persic permitted to release or discharge any security under a loan agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the likelihood of success in a civil rights case brought by an employee who alleges that his employer discriminated against him on the basis of his performance on an ability test?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a "primary activities" of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
Does the "for value" defense apply in a real estate transaction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases where misinformation has been given in the context of an agreement?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any evidence that the jury was coerced into reaching a verdict by the trial court?
California, United States of America
What is the law on limited admissibility of evidence in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court need to "sanitate" evidence to eliminate prejudicial facts?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of federal habeas review of a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors that a court will consider in determining a claim for damages from an Individual Accident Insurance Company?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an application to settle the record of a defendant's claim that he was handcuffed in the courtroom?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeal for mixed fact and law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on "present sense impression"?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff can claim damages for personal injuries from a pre-existing condition?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the court interpreted the Three Strikes law in sentencing a self-described repeat offender with 12 robbery convictions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion of illegal immigration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have any claim of error as to the disposition of her claims for breach of contract and gross negligence?
California, United States of America
What constitutes infringement of a copyrighted work?
Alberta, Canada
Can a defense be made against the government for the use of a steam-boat, which involved bad faith on the part of the government?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does functus officio operate to prevent an investigator from re-opening her investigation?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether there was a conspiracy between appellant and her co-defendant at the time of two phone calls?
California, United States of America
How many minutes can a defendant delay access to a plaintiff's property?
Ontario, Canada
Is victim impact evidence admissible as a circumstance of the crime?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a credible threat of violence?
California, United States of America
Is a reputation for criminal activity a factor in determining whether a detention is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for an action against a director of a corporation?
California, United States of America
What is the current jurisprudence on the proper application of s. 2 of the Wills Variation Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the economic consequences of a stay-at-home mother?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a right of public access be removed by legislation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a section of the California Civil Code is ambiguous?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is discoverable information?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissible photographs of crime scene photographs?
California, United States of America
Is there any reason why the substance of a conviction for a prior fraud conviction is excludable under Rule 403 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the full assessment of damages for pre-accident losses?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be charged with a traffic offence if he is stopped by a police officer?
California, United States of America
Is it a violation of the Fourth Amendment to search for evidence of theft?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether defendants acted maliciously in denying a plaintiff's request for copies of a copy of a police report?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can defendants claim that counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to object to the challenged prosecutorial remarks?
California, United States of America
Does a police officer advising a defendant of the police policy and procedure and procedure to release their breathalyzer test results constitute psychological police coercion sufficient to exclude the test?
"New York", United States of America
What is the burden of proof in the context of consent to search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an employer's use of reasons for dismissal other than those given at the time of dismissal discriminatory?
Alberta, Canada
Can an attorney who multiplies the proceedings in any case unreasonably and vexatiously be required by the court to satisfy personally the excess costs, expenses and attorneys' fees reasonably incurred?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a seller's duty to disclose to the buyer of a property?
California, United States of America
Can evidence of uncharged misconduct be presented to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a bankrupt making an assignment into bankruptcy?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How will the trier of fact assess evidence and argument with respect to complex accounting information?
Alberta, Canada
Does the trial court erred by informing the jury that defendant's prior crimes did not involve moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
What is the test for remand when remand is sought?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a payment is a loan or a gift?
California, United States of America
What is the test for medical expenses in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a criminal defendant have a right to appeal against the Court's decision to terminate his parole?
California, United States of America
Does Application A need to be considered a missing description/definition?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant was legally insane at the time of the crime?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, is a lawyer entitled to attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a plaintiff's failure to close a real estate transaction?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review used in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted "motive" in determining whether a defendant acted maliciously or deliberately on federal property?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of the review department's proposal of discipline against a referee?
California, United States of America
Is a violation of the state evidence rule sufficient to grant federal habeas corpus relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for sufficient evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's claim that he has been denied pretrial bail moot?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a preindictment delay caused prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does intoxication negate implied malice in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining an order appointing a conservator under section 1011 of the Insurance Code?
California, United States of America
What jurisdiction does a judge have to overrule a judgment of another judge?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an actionable wrong?
Ontario, Canada
What is the duty of a Minister of Employment and Immigration to inform an applicant that they have concerns that arise directly from the legislation?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for credibility in a sexual assault case?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a lessor to exercise the full extent of his right to terminate a lease?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant appeal against a finding that the judgment against her was incorrect?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding costs in a custody and primary residence action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a latent defect in a dryer vent?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of a change in employment status affecting a person’s employment status?
British Columbia, Canada
Can police seize a suspect's fingernail scrapings without his consent?
California, United States of America
Is a statute of limitations an affirmative defense, not a pleading requirement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant who refuses to undergo a medical examination to prove his physical disability is allowed to continue to stand trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does independent contractor status apply to an employee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law in which a plaintiff has been found to be in breach of his right to speak freely in a public office?
California, United States of America
What is the test for tortfeasibility and cruel and unusual Punishments under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes "sexual intercourse" with a minor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for cross-examination in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law relating to a preliminary evidentiary matter?
British Columbia, Canada
Is sufficient evidence sufficient to support a verdict?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for assessing the elements of damage in a property purchase application?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application to have children under the age of 16 brought by the Minister of Employment and Immigration?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a witness who gives evidence at a joint trial considered a witness against a defendant if the jury is instructed to consider that testimony only against a codefendant?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where someone else uses their name as a professional?
Alberta, Canada
What is the impact of a traumatic history of a 5 year old in temporary care?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for admitting allegations in a civil case?
"New York", United States of America
What are the indicia for a fiduciary relationship?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for calculating future loss of earning capacity in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "unbridled" approval of the death penalty?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the court interpreted the "necessary implication" doctrine in adding words in a will?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a firefighter to enter a warehouse that they believe is on fire?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the term “street” encompass boulevards or sidewalks?
Alberta, Canada
Is the Respondent entitled to reasonable costs in a personal injury case?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for an employer's exclusive remedy provisions in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, can a defendant argue against a punitive damages award for failing to provide evidence of his financial condition?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for determining that a convicted sex offender is likely to reoffend?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a default judgment in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test on a motion to dismiss pursuant to section 995?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing facts based on documentary evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the evidentiary principle of res ipsa loquiter apply?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the objection of the Attorney-General to the granting of permission to file and serve an amended Claim?
"New York", United States of America
What is the real test of the truth of a witness in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a school district force a certificated employee to file a statement of need?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on credibility of witnesses?
Ontario, Canada
Does an obstetrician have a duty of care owed to a fetus where the fetus suffered a stroke before birth leading to atrophy to part of his brain?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for defamation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to agree on a verdict in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the legal remedies available to a fiduciary trustee who has been found in breach of his duty to the client?
California, United States of America
What is the test for non-pecuniary damages in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an order of cause?
California, United States of America
Does the natural and probable consequences doctrine apply to a person who aids and abets criminal conduct?
California, United States of America
Is a dismissal for failure to prosecute a motion for wrongful dismissal valid?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant in a medical malpractice case be successful on the basis of attorney incompetence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for drawing an inference from a learned trial judge?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a consent judgment of February 10, 2009 be set aside on the same grounds as the consent judgment that gave rise to it?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a plea of guilty in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated "state constitutional questions" in the context of federal constitutional claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of section 12022.1 of the Determinate Sentencing Act on a defendant who commits a felony while released on bail?
California, United States of America
Can an insurer sue at law in cases where the extent of the loss is not covered by the insurance policy?
California, United States of America
What is the presumption of presumption of truthfulness?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the appropriate sentencing for a defendant who has revoked his probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for warrantless entry under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of misconduct that is not charged in the case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on family property and debt?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some cases that have been decided in favour of the government on a range of Fourth Amendment issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of the assessment of credibility?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a client's communication with an attorney privileged?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the corroboration rule for a confession in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the forfeiture rule apply to a defendant who fails to object to his sentence?
California, United States of America
What is the test to refuse a pleadings amendment on the basis of prejudice?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with errors in the prosecution's evidence in a murder case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be admonished for making a false claim?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a valid Miranda waiver?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the police be able to force a defendant to remain in the area where they are investigating a shooting?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for common-law partner support?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the assessment of loss of earning capacity as a result of the loss of a person's employment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for giving a statement to an insurer?
Ontario, Canada
Can a motion to dismiss a charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana be dismissed on appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a police report be admissible hearsay?
California, United States of America
Does a general practitioner need to be a specialist?
California, United States of America
Does a Miranda warning need to be issued?
California, United States of America
What is the common law common law cause of action in a motor vehicle accident case?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for inadequate medical care in a prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule apply to every Fourth Amendment violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a judgment of a jury in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can historical evidence be admitted to the second stage of the enquiry?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the record of an attorney disbarred from the California State Bar?
California, United States of America
Is a failure to object to a delay in a federal court proceeding a forfeiture?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving provocation in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Code of Civil Procedure prohibit multiple prosecutions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel in a motion to sever?
California, United States of America
Can appellant appeal against his conviction for kidnapping and false imprisonment for a lesser included crime?
California, United States of America
