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 test for obtaining consent from an insurer to resettle a person in a refugee camp?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a claim for enrichment in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
Is a motion to sever charges properly joined in a murder case?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of prosecutorial misconduct in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Are there any cases where a defendant has been prosecuted under the Double Jeopardy Clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appealing against a finding of fact or law made by arbitrators in an arbitration proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a plaintiff has a valid claim in a federal civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any need for disclosure of a potential judgment or settlement in an uninsured motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the words "child" and "children" in a property settlement agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the reasons for a motion to dismiss this action for delay?
Ontario, Canada
What are the right and the wrong instructions?
California, United States of America
Is it a question of law for the trial court to determine whether a statement is reasonably susceptible to a defamatory interpretation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a de novo standard of review in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on the sufficiency of the case-in-chief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances has the Law Society of BC been successful at the facts and determination phase of a sanction hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
Is evidence of domestic violence against a defendant admissible under section 1109 of the Ontario Evidence Code?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a federal court increase the sentence of a convicted drug dealer for possession of a firearm under section 2K2.1(b)(5) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the language of the Canadian Human Rights Code in the context of human rights legislation?
British Columbia, Canada
How is liability apportioned between a tortfeasor and a plaintiff's injuries?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Court have jurisdiction to dismiss an appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is section 654 of the California Criminal Code applicable in cases of multiple convictions?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a defendant's waiver of Miranda?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the parties appeal the new orders relating to the third amended complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does physical sexual assault violate the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the proper procedure to stay execution of a sentence for multiple convictions for the same criminal offence?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in BC dealt with the issue of a manager not always working nights?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court sentence a defendant for committing two armed robberies at the same time?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a judicial review application from a visa officer's decision has been dismissed?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a condition in a medical malpractice case void under the statute against unlawful suspension of the power of alienation?
"New York", United States of America
In what circumstances will the court order production of solicitor/client privilege in a criminal case?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be awarded damages for breach of a promise?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a reversal of a finding of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assignment of a new judge to a full or partial new trial in a reversed and remanded case?
California, United States of America
In assessing the evidence of the accused, does the accused have bad character?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will the court consider in its sentencing decision?
California, United States of America
Is denial of funds for a supplemental examination for a minor considered an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the district court allow a motion to certify a class action under the bad faith exception to be reserved pending disposition of motions to dismiss the amended complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the term "Blue Shield medical policy" need to be defined?
California, United States of America
What is the test for equalization under the Fourteenth Amendment?
"New York", United States of America
What are the obligations of the sending state towards the detained person under the Vienna Convention on Human Rights?
Alberta, Canada
What is the impact of adding a third party to a child protection application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for non-compensable spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a crime committed in association with a gang if the parties relied on their common gang membership and the apparatus of the gang in committing the crimes?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's storage of plastic materials in violation of California Fire Code section 57.20 was the proximate cause of a plaintiff's injuries?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be able to pay loser's costs in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
When a criminal defendant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, what is the standard of review required by the California Court of Appeal to determine whether the evidence is sufficient?
California, United States of America
Does a waiver of privilege need to include the privilege holder’s conduct?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the inclusion of a third party on a confidential communication between a lawyer and a client constitute attorney-client privilege?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of a felon in possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the Philbin rule on child support where the ability to earn exceeds actual earnings?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care in a medical negligence action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for proving causation in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the exemption from the Minister of Transport’s requirements for the publication of confidential information to a government institution?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a finding of absolute liability in a motor vehicle accident constitute absolute liability?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an expert's opinion in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have grounds to argue that he was wrongfully sentenced for a drug conspiracy conviction that involved d-methamphetamine rather than l methamphetamine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for a habeas petitioner to bring a claim against a lawyer for failing to provide a timely and effective representation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that an innocent party acted unreasonably?
Alberta, Canada
How have courts interpreted the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What standard of care must a doctor adhere to?
Alberta, Canada
Does the particularity requirement in the search warrant application apply to a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for disqualifying a judge for bias?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of pleading comprehension in a criminal case?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff bring a claim for delay in accrual of his cause of action to overcome the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
What common law statement does a defendant need to prove his guilt?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for good grounds for a claim of sexual assault?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a prosecutor have the authority to imply that defense counsel fabricated a defense?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on solicitor-client communications?
Ontario, Canada
Is evidence of a defendant's character admissible to attack his credibility under section 1101 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the BC Supreme Court of Justice order a further review order to order that an expert in economic forecasting of the economic circumstances of a separated spouse be reviewed?
British Columbia, Canada
Is contingency not a factor in establishing an attorney's fee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a lien for unpaid purchase-money a charge upon the land?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How does the doctrine of severability apply to arbitration?
California, United States of America
Can a defense counsel substitute an alternate juror after the jury has retired to deliberate?
"New York", United States of America
Is section 424 of the California Criminal Code applicable to an individual who has committed an act of gross negligence under section 424?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word “reprehensible” in the context of reprehensible conduct?
British Columbia, Canada
When a search warrant is issued for a second time for a defendant's cell phone, what is the difference between the first and second searches?
California, United States of America
Is bad faith damages awarded against a city employee who was terminated while she was on sick leave?
Ontario, Canada
Is a probation officer's refusal to interview a defendant in the presence of his lawyer a violation of the Sixth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in deciding whether relevant evidence should be excluded from a trial?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof in sexual harassment cases?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a person deemed to be competent to make decisions about their mental health treatment?
Alberta, Canada
What is the applicable test for injunctive relief?
Ontario, Canada
What factors have been considered in determining the appropriateness of a security loan?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a consumer insurance policy need to be amended or amended so that the exclusionary language in the policy does not have to be changed?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the Eleventh Amendment in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a writ of habeas corpus have an absolute entitlement to appeal a district court's denial of the petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with unregistered interest in a property?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a state court's decision was unreasonable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the intake period for a traffic ticket?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for designation of assets by a judge?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for whether a police officer qualifies as a peace officer under section 830.33, subdivision (b) of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to attorney's fees in the context of her Title VII action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a state court's harmlessness determination on a witness testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion for a new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the minimum sentence for a first degree murder with a finding that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the test for equitable considerations?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for overturning factual findings from the California Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for instructing a jury on the use of circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a judge strike or vacate an allegation or finding under the Three Strikes law that a defendant has previously been convicted of a serious and/or violent felony?
California, United States of America
Does the matter need to be remanded to allow the trial court to specify the basis for both a reduction and a sentence enhancement?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be ordered to pay restitution to a victim as a condition of probation?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court consider the way Salomon conducted its business with outsiders?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a jury consider a defendant's past as a mitigating factor in his sentencing?
California, United States of America
Is a federal court's denial of a motion for an evidentiary hearing reviewed for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "beyond a reasonable doubt" in a motion to appeal against a finding of not guilty?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for referring to the registrar as a reference to judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for carrying on a business?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a criminal proceeding considered a grand jury investigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation of damages under the Fatal Accidents Act?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a practice that was criticized in Croutch and Gish qualified?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant bring a motion to quash a search warrant where the confidential portion of the affidavit was sealed to protect the identity of an informant?
California, United States of America
Is a failure to instruct on accomplice liability harmless?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge be found to have made a mistake in charging an individual with the same criminal offence on a separate charge?
California, United States of America
Does a satisfaction of judgment need to be executed?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of a promissory note?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between the punitive damages awarded by the jury and the civil penalties authorized or imposed in comparable cases?
California, United States of America
When will a judge order disqualification of a lawyer for breaching attorney-client privilege?
California, United States of America
Does making a transfer constitute an incurrence of an obligation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a trial court's failure to adequately answer a jury's question under section 1138 subject to the prejudice standard of People v Watson?
California, United States of America
What is the estoppel doctrine?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the common law rule of nonliability of a social host?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of immunity from prosecution in civil cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the Complainants argued that discriminatory enforcement of regulations constitutes a "service" within the meaning of the Human Rights Act?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for equalization in a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a constructive trust and what is the test for such a trust?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first degree murder?
California, United States of America
Does a federal court have jurisdiction to instruct a jury in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have to remand for a new trial based on jury misconduct because the jury considered defendant's status as a probationer?
California, United States of America
What is the duty owed to a customer in a shop during business hours?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Are there any inconsistencies in statements made by Minor Minor to the police about foggy windshield?
California, United States of America
What is the test for equal protection in the context of an involuntary commitment statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a judge to consider the relative balance of convenience between the parties in determining whether there is an interest in land?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for substantial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of authority on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion in a car stop?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the extent of liability for moisture on the floor of a hospital corridor?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a prosecutor's reference to the impact of a mother's murder on the daughter who witnessed the killing permissible in his opening statement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining when a land use restriction is disproportionate to benefit?
California, United States of America
Can a witness at an employment tribunal be required to provide general confirmatory information?
Alberta, Canada
What if the jury had been asked to convict Peralta of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor instead of aggravated rape or aggravated sexual assault by rape?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a court order requiring a plaintiff to amend or amend his complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to a "in trust" award for the services rendered by the victim's wife in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there substantial evidence supporting the jury's finding that defendant committed first degree attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where prosecutors have been successful in appealing against the findings of a jury in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a convicted felon be punished for both receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by the felon?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will an order dismissing a section 17200 petition with prejudice be appealed?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of tax on a lump sum award for future care?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for finding that a party has shown good cause for relief from default and that the party has "articulate a satisfactory excuse for not presenting a defense"?
California, United States of America
Can a transfer be a gift when the transferor intended to transfer the transfer?
British Columbia, Canada
What if a jury fails to instruct on defense of another defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the defense of entrapment?
California, United States of America
Does Use and transactional immunity protect a witness against prosecution related to his compelled testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing rules of evidence in civil litigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the marital communications privilege apply to communications between spouses?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is the use of a buccal swab to collect a sample of cells for DNA analysis a "search" subject to the restraints of the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Are statements in a public document admissible as an exception to the rule against hearsay?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of a finding of gang enhancements and gang related firearm use enhancements under rule 4.447 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of qualified immunity prevent an individual from suing an official in their individual capacity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of the appellate court's review of the trial court's ruling on the writ of mandate?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be allowed to call co-defendants as witnesses?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for retaliation under the First Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court allow a law firm to argue the merits of the opposing pleadings in a carriage motion?
Ontario, Canada
Can a landlord be held liable for failing to fence off a child's playground?
California, United States of America
How has the court in BC considered a disposition of assets before death as an estate planning tool?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a court deny a tenant's request for attorneys' fees?
California, United States of America
How have the facts been interpreted on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to suppress evidence obtained from an improper search and seizure?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a felony and a felony-murder case?
California, United States of America
When is a contract not enforceable?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a prosecutor vouch for the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the District Judge order that the Department of Justice failed to conduct a proper investigation into whether there were any criminal charges brought against the Attorney General for failing to make the necessary tests?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of attorney fees in a mediation dispute?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a constructive discharge claim against her employer for breach of contract, constructive discharge and wrongful dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the anti-SLAPP statute bar a plaintiff from bringing a motion to strike a claim for damages arising from a protected right of speech and petition?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted s. 18 of the Child Support Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the duty of an insurer to defend against an insured's claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving that an attorney erred?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion under the DVPA?
California, United States of America
Does a city council have absolute immunity under the Federal Civil Rights Act?
California, United States of America
Is a condominium board of directors a legal entity?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current position in American jurisdiction on property partition?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the Fifth Amendment protecting an accused from being compelled to testify against himself?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of failing to ask the trial court to clarify an instruction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for crediting a witness's testimony on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a union have a right to protest about a layoff?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the remedy for a violation of a defendant's Fifth Amendment double jeopardy right?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a plea agreement where a defendant agrees to plead guilty to one count of fraud in exchange for the dismissal of the other three counts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who pleads guilty to either a felony or a misdemeanor be denied the absence of prejudice on appeal from a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the use of the mark DRAIN RESCUE?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a defendant be punished for more than one crime?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on aggravated damages?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review for procedural fairness?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of an agreement to extend time to the principal?
Ontario, Canada
Is remand appropriate for an assault with intent to murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to use the duress defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a personal injury action, how have the Respondent Counsel argued to the jury that the fact that a child unexpectedly ran into the street was the cause of the accident?
California, United States of America
