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 a plaintiff have the privilege to represent other inmates as plaintiffs in his personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 11570 of the California Health and Social Services Act require that the owners and operators of any "drug house" be enjoined from continuing to operate such a drug sales facility?
California, United States of America
Is a motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial excludable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriateness of quantifying damages in a negative covenant action?
Ontario, Canada
Is a contract void if it is prohibited by statute?
Ontario, Canada
Does a person have an exclusive right to manufacture and sell a product based on a copyrighted product?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reconsideration of a decision by the BC Human Rights Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the court order a search of a vehicle and search of the vehicle of a man who has been detained without probable cause to suspect criminal activity?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for substantial evidence to support the jury's verdict in a robbery case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim against a respondent in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is an expert's opinion admissible at a medical malpractice hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search without a warrant or probable cause?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be held liable for an attempted criminal threat?
California, United States of America
Can errors in instructing the jury to convict a defendant in a federal habeas relief case be sufficient to support a motion of appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for second-guessing a police officer's decision to perform a patdown search for officer safety?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in the context of credibility issues?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant withdraw his plea for good cause before judgment is entered?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a judge to fix or assess costs at a hearing?
Ontario, Canada
Is an attempted murder a lesser included crime of any completed crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to obtain damages for misrepresentation and misrepresentation?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts treated the right of publicity and the federal intellectual property laws?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the presumption of presumption of innocence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion for a retrial on a charge of sexual assault against an alleged sexual offender?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's mental illness a factor in his conviction for arson?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that a claimant was still working for her employer during the period for which she claimed disability benefits?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a warrantless arrest reasonable under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the appeal of a decision by the Court of Appeal Division, 2001-0776/0777?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a restraining order and a permanent order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Is a determinate term for one of the 8 counts of attempted murder calculated to run consecutive to the indeterminate term?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor reasonably challenge the peremptory decision of a jury?
California, United States of America
Can a bystander be detained without probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between the duty to provide financial disclosure in the context of the valuation of a property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for finding a Defendant liable in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is a prisoner's right to adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and personal safety?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "reasonable conclusion" in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Court of Appeal have any authority to order rescission and restitution in the context of the Conversion Agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a husband intended to give his wife the survivorship of her share in a joint investment?
"New York", United States of America
Does the sentencing guidelines under Rule 32(c)(3)(3) of the Federal Guidelines violate due process or violate substantive or procedural due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts reviewed the findings of the Court of Appeal on jurisdictional issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an employer be held liable for punitive damages based upon the acts of its employees?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law in relation to appointment of counsel for Radi?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes a "serious felony" committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof for a loss of future earning capacity award?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for overturning a conviction for sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for granting qualified immunity to a law enforcement officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a defendant's constitutional right to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor?
California, United States of America
What are the Miranda rights of a defendant in custody?
California, United States of America
What is the proper rule governing equitable estoppel against the government?
California, United States of America
Does the term "standing" apply to a search and seizure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a reduction in the sentence of a defendant convicted of using a firearm in the commission of a crime?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law supporting a claim of a "hostile work environment" where a plaintiff alleges that she was harassed by a colleague because of her own conduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will the court grant a motion for a new trial based on prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
Is there a showing of prejudice in the abstract of judgment in a case involving an error in the escape rule instruction?
California, United States of America
What are the elements required to be found in contempt?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of section 1101, subdivision (b) of the Evidence Code, which would allow an accused to plead guilty to one of the charges?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where allegations of official participation in civil rights violations are sufficient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claim or claim arising from a motor vehicle accident is a claim for damages arising from an accident?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with jury safety concerns?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prolonged period of time between a parent and a family friend of one of their children have to be considered a factor in determining custody?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test to determine whether an administrative process is constitutionally deficient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What effect would Miranda warnings have on the exclusionary rule of search and seizure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant's claim of imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
Does a private party have an independent obligation to observe the constitutionally protected interests of another party?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reducing damages when a defendant fails to mitigate?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an overt act of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversing a judgment in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal argument that a search conducted at a border is justified?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a previous order relating to the support of the spouse bind this court?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for accepting an appeal from a dismissal for want of jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a prison official to be found to have violated the Eighth Amendment by failing to provide adequate medical and dental care for inmates?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant who was granted drug diversion probation under the deferred entry of judgment statute be sentenced to jail if he violates the conditions of probation?
California, United States of America
Is it misconduct for a prosecutor to comment on the credibility of defense witnesses?
California, United States of America
What are some cases dealing with the meaning of a vacancy?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the "efficient conduct of business operations" constitute a significant governmental interest justifying limits on free speech?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a criminal defendant to have been successful in an appeal?
California, United States of America
Does the court undermine the strategic decisions of counsel by revoking its promise to specifically instruct the jury as to the nature of the sharp instrument that caused the victim's injuries?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a spouse should be required to pay child support under the Guidelines?
Ontario, Canada
Can a lay witness provide opinion testimony in a criminal case where they identify a defendant in a surveillance video?
California, United States of America
If a defendant is released from supervised release under supervision under section 3553(e)(4) of the Criminal Code, can he be placed under house arrest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a hearing de novo?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a prison guard make threats of bodily harm against a prisoner to discourage them from pursuing legal redress?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any concerns that this interpretation of the nondiscretionary appeal statute will encourage frivolous appeals?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test in vogue for establishing that prior self-contradiction has been proven?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has at least one qualifying strike under the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
When will the court consider the "irreparable harm" element of the "balance of convenience" test?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for judicial review of an arbitrator's decision?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the significance of the relative standard of living of the parties post post post-war compared to the standard living standard in their respective countries?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a public body have a duty to compensate for the loss of a private property when it regulates land use?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a surety be held liable for money received by a bank clerk eleven miles away from the bank?
Ontario, Canada
Is father's appellate brief in his personal injury case deficient in both citations and coherent legal argument?
California, United States of America
What factors will a judge consider in deciding whether to grant custody to a second parent?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Attorney General have the authority to rely solely on a confidential informant's personal information?
California, United States of America
What is the relationship between a motion for injunctive relief and the underlying complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the mens rea of a conspiracy to commit conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
Ontario, Canada
What is the disclosure duty between spouses in negotiations over equalization?
Ontario, Canada
Is a criminal record obtained by a federal prosecutor admissible as evidence in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an application to vary a spousal support order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for severing a trial of a defendant who contends that a co-defendant would offer exculpatory testimony at a separate trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for instructing a jury on the law relating to the facts established in the case?
California, United States of America
What is reasonable and what is reasonable?
British Columbia, Canada
Can we independently examine the record made by the trial court in denying a defendant's motion for disclosure of police personnel records?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant's right to counsel was called into evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a motion for attorney's fees be considered after the final disposition of the merits of the appeal?
California, United States of America
Can counsel oppose a motion in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
When will a court grant a diminished capacity defense?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a conviction for false imprisonment and a concurrent conviction for forcible penetration?
California, United States of America
Does a prisoner have a right to be secure against an unreasonable search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admissibility of an incriminating statement?
California, United States of America
What is the standard reasonable doubt instruction in voir dire?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant obligated to pay a fee to a plaintiff’s counsel?
British Columbia, Canada
How have particulars been interpreted in class actions?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there insufficient admissible evidence to convict a defendant on two counts of attempted robbery?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting a contracting officer's determination that the contracting officer has the authority to grant a contract to an architect?
California, United States of America
Is a mistake in instructions on a lesser included offense in a noncapital case subject to review?
California, United States of America
What is the test for pleading in a pro se proceeding case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a summary judgment be granted where evidence is unclear, conflicting and/or inconsistent?
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 determining whether jury tampering or jury misconduct prejudiced the jurors?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a loss of housekeeping capacity and a cost of care award?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there an abuse of discretion standard of review for a defendant who killed his ex-girlfriend in order to prevent her from reporting him to the police?
California, United States of America
When will a review court reverse a conviction on the grounds of inadequate counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unanimous verdict in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's brief commentary on the tactics of defense counsel constitute misconduct?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of grand theft and receiving stolen property?
California, United States of America
What is the "substantial evidence" standard of review in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a union has been successful in a Title VII class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for freedom of speech by a public official in a civil proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a charge of murder in aid of racketeering?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a judge have jurisdiction to consider "all issues" other than the precise issue of the amount of compensation awarded?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff continue to receive damages for mental distress as a result of an insurer's wrongful failure to settle their claim?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant time frame for calculating a delay under s. 11(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a defendant have to forfeit a claim that a prosecutor improperly argued that he was entitled to be heard as an unsworn witness?
California, United States of America
What is the appellant's burden of proving that a judgment or order challenged on appeal is presumed to be correct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the amount of attorney fees awarded by an arbitrator on a bad faith claim?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated injuries to construction workers who fall from a high-rise construction scaffold?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for prejudice in the context of the admission of false testimony in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a claim in a contract where there is a defect in the contract?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the Court of Appeal review a prior conviction allegation?
California, United States of America
How has the Arbitrator interpreted the Separation Agreement in a de novo review?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a husband and wife have to divide the assets of their jointly owned home?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a fraudulent misrepresentation and what is the test for it?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the likelihood of contracting AIDS from a blood transfusion?
California, United States of America
Does a valid accusatory pleading need to specify by number the statute under which the accused is being charged?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court waive an objection to the prosecutor's argument to the jury in an assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a court abused its discretion in declining to award a penalty for failing to properly assess a plaintiff?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an individual to be bound under a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it a mistake to include an instruction on how to rob at gunpoint in a jury's instructions?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff at high risk of developing a back injury as a result of an asymptomatic non-tortious precondition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for whether a confession is voluntary or coercive?
California, United States of America
Does section 1510 of the California Civil Code require a motion to be dismissed for failure to comply with Section 1510?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to search a person's home?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of a corporate director's right to inspect corporate documents?
California, United States of America
When is a driver’s right of way respected?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts dealt with a claim for damages brought by a plaintiff against a defendant attorney regarding the sale of his business?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court grant suppression of an application for a wiretap even though the Attorney General has not approved the wiretap?
California, United States of America
Does the term "incendiary device" have a specific meaning in the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
When will the Attorney General refuse to contest admissibility of a statement by a defendant who verbally abused a correctional officer and threatened to "kick his ass"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluding third party evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the credibility test for credibility determinations?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for preferability in a class action?
Ontario, Canada
How does the statute of limitations apply when a petitioner has filed a timely petition and then amended to replace the original petition with new claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a search warrant need to be issued to search a car and a purse?
California, United States of America
Does the litigation privilege protect an attorney against a plaintiff in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Is consent obtained by police officers obtained through subterfuge and fraud?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a judge has been found to be in error?
California, United States of America
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 are the requirements for punitive or exemplary damages under section 16 and 65 of the Criminal Procedure Act?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a plaintiff who brings a defamation action for intentional infliction of emotional distress avoid the need to post a bond?
California, United States of America
Does the term "serious" apply to defendant in the context of Section 667 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of the Court of Appeal's review of an order requiring an attorney to comply with her responsibilities?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for weighing evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have courts admitted evidence of a prior theft of a car and credit cards as an uncharged offense in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is it error to impose concurrent sentences on two counts of assault under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of the jury in the case of a plaintiff who was ordered to wear goggles during hammering?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a strata corporation have a duty to repair or maintain a specific owner's CP?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for abuse of expert testimony in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have counsel pleaded paragraph 12 and then omitted to claim therefor in paragraph 13?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the appropriate amount of compensation for a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts interpreted the doctrine of sovereign immunity in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a search warrant was reasonable under the automobile exception?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a jury's verdict was contrary to the evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining who owns a property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the definition of negligence of a lawyer?
Alberta, Canada
What efforts might have been made by the prosecution to produce the witness after her absence became known?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unconscionability in employment law?
Alberta, Canada
Is it futile to remand this case, considering the gravity of the crime and the absence of extenuating circumstances?
California, United States of America
What is the test for consent in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the "but for" test in motor vehicle accident law?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a travelling employee be covered for workers’ compensation purposes if they are driving to meet a friend for lunch?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the word demise in its derivative and technical sense as a verb signify transfer?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for abuse of evidence under section 1109 of the Evidence Code?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a permanent, continuous injury?
Ontario, Canada
What rights does a party have to appeal an award under an arbitration agreement?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Attorney General have the authority to instruct a jury on a voluntary manslaughter instruction based on provocation?
California, United States of America
How has the court treated the use of a metal detector in a jury trial?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court make a finding of not guilty?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a statute or a judicial decision retroactive?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of conduct required on a summary judgment motion?
Ontario, Canada
