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 are the factors used in determining the outcome of a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a defendant to prove that snow and ice on a parking lot constitutes an unusual danger?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does solicitor-client privilege apply to a time limitation period?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a violator's good faith belief in the legality of his actions a defense to the imposition of civil penalties?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there was a constitutional violation in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a private cause of action for treble damages?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the Three Strikes law in the context of reduced sentences for "heroic acts"?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to testify before a panel of impeached members of the House of Representatives?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have the courts imposed sanctions or recusal of the entire district attorney's office based on the improper interception of attorney's communications?
California, United States of America
Can a father who failed to attend a family court hearing for the purpose of making a determination in his absence, and who has failed to respond?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing equivalency to a listed impairment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for damages for irreparable damage in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with a defendant's jury selection challenge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a motion for speedy trial be heard?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the amendment to the US Constitution in the context of the Second Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of standard for correctness, correctness and no palpable or overriding error?
Ontario, Canada
Is a firearm character an element of the crime defined by section 924(c)(1)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a fee agreement between an attorney and his client enforceable?
California, United States of America
Does a solicitor have a duty to warn the client of the legal consequences and risks involved in a course of action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of persuasion against a defendant in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Can a judge stay the execution of two judgments?
New Brunswick, Canada
How have the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons treated the Complainant's claim that the College's actions prevented her from returning to work due to her mental health issues?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of section 186.22(b)(1) of the California Penal Code on a defendant who is convicted of a violent crime committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with any criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to confront and present a complete defense?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for determining whether a defendant has been denied his right to speedy trial?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate format of a hearing at the BC SPCA for a personal injury claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard on which an appellate court will review a trial decision?
Alberta, Canada
Does Sterling challenge only the second of the five elements of the federal drug trafficking case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel in a motion to vacate a conviction and withdraw a plea?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to remove a child from a parent's home without a court order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant had requisite knowledge of a substantial risk of harm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In arresting defendant for possessing an unlawful weapon, can the police search the package without a warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial on federal charges?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a proposed Minutes of Settlement and a Rule 49 offer?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining a deceased's testamentary intention?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the role of the courts in law reform?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an arbitration clause in a personal injury agreement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for self-incrimination?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on permanent injunctions?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the legal test for making a request for admission?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on historical evidence in aboriginal claims?
Manitoba, Canada
Does a contract to commit murder become a commercial activity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current test for privilege over communications between a lawyer and a client?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a reasonable likelihood that the jury misconstrued or misapplied the law?
California, United States of America
How has the court considered subjective evidence in determining whether an air conditioner is too loud?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal's disposition of a civil case in the absence of a theoretical question of jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the appellant's claim that counsel breached rules of court by failing to prepare a complete record?
California, United States of America
How to instruct a jury in a drug case that a defendant intentionally avoided learning all the facts in order to avoid prosecution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing the "entirety of the situation" in a child protection application?
Ontario, Canada
Does Rivard J. R.R.J. apply the criteria under which an interim injunction is sought?
Ontario, Canada
Is incorporation by reference applicable in a motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on res ipsa loquitur?
Ontario, Canada
Is a finding of fact unreasonable and constitutes jurisdictional error?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law in which a minority shareholder has successfully challenged a merger?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for adding a respondent at the BC Human Rights Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to obtain personal information from the other party and the non-party?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defense cross-examination of a prosecution witness who has a history of violent acts and deceit?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a waiver waiver valid if a lawyer is not available within a reasonable time?
Alberta, Canada
How has the court considered the Hensley v. Eckerhart factor in determining a reasonable attorney's fee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for adequacy of representation in a personal injury action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is reasonable cuase for a police officer to stop to question the occupants of a vehicle in the middle of the night?
California, United States of America
Is amplification of an affidavit sufficient to compel a judge to approve the affidavit?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a judge presume the judgment correct in a motion requiring a reporter's transcript?
California, United States of America
Is long-term disability insurance included in an employment contract?
Ontario, Canada
Is a federal district court's interpretation of a federal statute a de novo review of the interpretation of the federal statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be found not guilty of misconduct for comments he made to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found guilty of gross negligence under section 597(b) of the California Code of Civil Procedure for animal cruelty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the standard of review in a personal injury case?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a police officer make an arrest after breaking into a building without a warrant?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a finding of misconduct in a criminal case where a defendant objects to comments made by a prosecutor at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations apply to belated discovery of facts?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a waiver of counsel when a defendant seeks to forgo the right to counsel and engage in self-representation?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for fleeing from the scene of a crime?
California, United States of America
How do we review an order granting domestic violence restraining order for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of a motion for continuance?
California, United States of America
Does Section 667.5, subdivision (b) of the California Penal Code apply retroactively to appellant?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to review the issue of guilt or innocence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for federal judges to grant a habeas relief under the AEDPA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the "rational basis" test for determining whether a statute has a permissible purpose?
"New York", United States of America
Does Section 527.8 of the California Civil Code prohibit the creation of e-mail addresses containing threats of violence?
California, United States of America
Does a claim for extrinsic fraud in a personal injury case have to be considered to be intrinsic fraud?
California, United States of America
Can a summary trial judge make a finding that a matter is not suitable for disposition by way of summary trial during the hearing of the summary trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for disallowance in a trust?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a plaintiff obtain summary adjudication of his defamation claim because the alleged statements were privileged?
California, United States of America
Is a prisoner entitled to medical needs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the penalty for failing to stop a pedestrian from crossing the street?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for inadmissible evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Are there any allegations of sexual assault, sexual assault or sexual assault against a minor?
Alberta, Canada
When will the Attorney General appoint counsel on an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the 2000 Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act on sentencing of drug offenders?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of an interim Collateral Agreement?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the basis for an independent review of the case?
California, United States of America
Under Section 1235 of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure, what is the impact of section 1235 on a plaintiff's ability to access access to the Commissioner's office?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
How have decisions by the Chief Commissioner of Human Rights and Human Rights have been treated in the context of discrimination cases?
Alberta, Canada
What steps must be taken by a plaintiff to bring a claim for damages under Government Code 945.4?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of "plain error" in the context of an action brought by a defendant in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to the Miranda safeguards?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine the severity of a criminal's mens rea?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of prematurity on a dental malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for granting probation to a convicted criminal?
California, United States of America
What are the material terms of a contract?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for spoliation?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a motor vehicle prohibition be confirmed on the basis that the petitioner did not intend to put his vehicle in motion when he got in the vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been sentenced to a harsher sentence than he would have received had he pleaded guilty at trial?
California, United States of America
Can evidence of a witness's involvement in prostitution be excluded at trial?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court find detrimental reliance against the landlord in a lease dispute?
Alberta, Canada
What is the anti-SLAPP statute and what is the test for a motion to strike?
California, United States of America
Is a failure to meet the filing deadline fatal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a final judgment on the merits of the case bars further claims by parties based on the same cause of action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts treated evidence of bad faith destruction of exculpatory evidence on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a motion for a judgment of acquittal at the conclusion of the presentation of all evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is sufficient evidence to sustain a jury verdict in a case of mistaken identity?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving restoration of competency at a restoration hearing?
California, United States of America
Is a recorded statement admissible in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts reviewed a referendum petition in the context of the California Assembly re-apportionation issue?
California, United States of America
Does a judge go too far?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care in medical malpractice cases?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of assault?
California, United States of America
Is there any difference in gender based discrimination between non-transgender residents of long-term care facilities?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant testify in his own defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for respect for a parent's decision to relocate to another province?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for appeal from the Court of Appeal against the denial of a Writ of Habeas Corpus application brought by a state prisoner convicted of murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a notice of termination have any effect?
Alberta, Canada
Can a claim be denied on the basis that the claim is not alleged in the complaint?
California, United States of America
When will a motion for a change of venue be granted?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeal of the evidence supporting the finding of premeditated and deliberate murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the regulated conduct defence?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of section 12 of the New York State Penal Law on personal injury claims?
"New York", United States of America
Does a vehicle entering a controlled intersection with a green light have the right of way over vehicles facing a red light?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a constructive trust in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a subpoena for a witness be served by a deputy sheriff?
California, United States of America
When a bankruptcy court has applied an incorrect legal standard to a debtor, what are the consequences of vacating a decision and remand?
federal, United States of America
Does a release from a surrender agreement bar a trademark holder from claiming attorney's fees?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 1717 of the California Code of Civil Procedure apply to all requests for attorneys' fees that arise in actions on a contract?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors will the registrar use to determine a fair fee?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a chiropractor need to ask the patient a series of questions about the risks of treatment?
Alberta, Canada
What is the case law on adult sentence for a 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drugs with intent to commit a sexual offence against a minor?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between the special circumstance of a murder and a murder allegation?
California, United States of America
How have appellate courts treated the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
How do we review a district court's bail determination for error?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for false imprisonment?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there a causal relationship between a breach of section 24(2) of the Charter and a breath sample taken at the same time?
Ontario, Canada
Does a directed verdict need to be reviewed de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss for unreasonable delay?
California, United States of America
Does the language of the mail fraud statute need to be interpreted pari pasu?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have any authority to issue a harsher sentence on remand for resentencing where the original sentence was unauthorized?
California, United States of America
What is the test for section 654 of the California Code of Criminal Procedure when a defendant is charged with two separate crimes?
California, United States of America
When will a court grant a diminished capacity defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a subsequent marriage is illegal and void from the beginning?
California, United States of America
Can a medical malpractice claim in an arbitration proceeding be considered "medical malpractice"?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant alleges that he was coerced into waiving his Miranda right by two police officers?
California, United States of America
Can a stay pending appeal for abuse of power be granted?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for cross-examining a complaining witness's testimony that relates to his sexual conduct?
California, United States of America
Is a revolving knife a dangerous part of the machinery required to be guarded?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a jury have a duty to consider the defense of a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for suspicion that an agent has been stopped in a search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a jury reject a defendant's claim that trial counsel refused to object to the prosecutor's closing argument?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted confidential relationships between a husband and wife?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for involuntary administration of psychotropic medication to an inmate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has Section 17 of the Civil Rights Act been codified?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the substantial evidence standard of review under the California Civil Appeal Court?
California, United States of America
Does the Court's failure to hold a hearing on whether a defendant has the ability to pay assessments under the Government Code or Penal Code violate his due process and equal protection rights?
California, United States of America
What is the test for speedy trial under the Speedy Trial Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If a plaintiff succeeds in defeating proof of a will in solemn form, would she be the executrix and principal beneficiary of the estate under an earlier will?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on forum non conveniens analysis?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What are the legal issues to be decided by the court, and factual issues to the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing damages in a personal injury action for breach of contract?
Ontario, Canada
Does lack of jurisdiction apply to a habeas corpus application?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an individual to be a member of a community where the other member of the community suffers from the adverse effects of the other's conduct?
Ontario, Canada
Does fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing peace officer constitute an assaultive crime against the person?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between custody and charge?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances can an application be denied a visa to work in a certain occupation?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a defendant bring a claim on appeal of prosecutorial misconduct for failing to admonish the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to award punitive damages in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on expert testimony in medical malpractice cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for reversal of a finding of not guilty on the basis of erroneous admission of expert testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate compensation for a landlord who is unable to enforce a lease agreement?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for damages that extend beyond the normal, foreseeable consequences of a breach?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making an amended pleading in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have a right to refuse to see an orthopaedic surgeon?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a judicial review of a decision of a Local Agency decision?
California, United States of America
Does the prosecution have established one or more elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a serious medical need under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining express consent for the sale of a cricket pitch?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for judgment of acquittal based upon insufficient evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for certifying a motion?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant be punished for kidnapping for the purpose of robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing and maintaining a residential and quasiresidential district?
California, United States of America
What is the test for issue of estoppel?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for an evidentiary hearing in a habeas case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a derivative claim against a company is dismissed without prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How will the California Court of Appeal treat "unresolved questions" in the context of litigation?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a jury finding a defendant guilty of a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to present evidence in his defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an assault charge under s. 34(2)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for finding an employee to be dismissed without notice?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts considered tethering offences where the underlying crime was possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
Can an amended complaint to describe the execution date of a contract be brought before the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
