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 relevant documents in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the cost of an over-the-counter drug?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a trial judge abused his position in excluding or excluding the evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for striking the jury in a blended trial?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of Calcim No. 3149 of the California Criminal Code requiring a defendant to have personally discharged a firearm during the commission of a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a permit application is based upon the necessary findings and the substantial evidence supporting the findings?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court override the terms of a final settlement agreement for spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the reasons given to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of theft by larceny?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer enter a house without a warrant to extinguish a fire?
California, United States of America
What is the lawfulness of search and seizure in the passenger compartment of a car?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does exclusion of crucial defense evidence constitute a denial of due process?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied to a ruling by the appellate court on the admissibility of evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for restitution in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant raise claims on appeal which he failed to raise before the court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for arguing on behalf of a defendant in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What role does the Court of Appeal have in determining the outcome of a trial?
California, United States of America
How is inflation factor used to determine compensation for loss of wages?
Alberta, Canada
How has the BC Supreme Court considered the provisions of the Child Protection Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff rely on her husband or her daughters to do the housekeeping and yard work which she previously did?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the guiding factors for awarding personal costs against counsel personally?
Ontario, Canada
What are some cases that support the position of a plaintiff in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What constitutes an anticipatory repudiation of a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the element of wilful disobedience of the trial court's orders?
California, United States of America
Does a school have a duty to supervise or provide for the protection of pupils on their way home?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for the purpose of determining whether a trial judge made a palpable and overriding error?
Alberta, Canada
Does a jury have a sua sponte duty to instruct the jury on involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What factors are relevant to the issue before us in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for retroactive aid in the context of retroactive disability benefits?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a person to be found guilty of a charge of abetting a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to impeach a jury's verdict in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is spousal support an equalization matter?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a writ of habeas corpus against a defendant who was not adequately represented by counsel at his state court trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have a claim that a prosecutor prejudicially erred by asking defendant about his failure to give a statement to police?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant's claim that he had to use "no more force than was reasonably necessary" to defend himself?
California, United States of America
Does the court have jurisdiction to assess costs on a summary basis?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an employer establish bona fide measures to ensure employees' regular attendance?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a jury error be harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for whether a defendant can be convicted of more than one crime arising out of the same act or course of conduct?
California, United States of America
Does a purchaser of real property who has not fulfilled all of the conditions of a sales agreement before the bringing of an action to quiet title against the vendor have an interest which is not affected by litigation to which he is not a party?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a party is not a party to the claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admissible evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there any waiver of rights or waiver of the rights in a post-plea determination of the degree of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a de novo claim under the California Civil forfeiture Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been convicted of a crime but has not been found guilty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "reckless mens rea" in criminal law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a claim of privilege?
California, United States of America
When is a zoning authority acting in a quasi-judicial capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to alter or amend judgment under Rule 59(e)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts treated an ex-parte application to allow appellant to be heard telephonically?
California, United States of America
Can a court interfere with a trial court’s assessment of credibility?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the disqualification of a teacher with an unblemished moral character, high intellectual attainments, and unsparing activity in the discharge of duty?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for "re-litigation"?
Ontario, Canada
Is the District Court wrong in dismissing a motion for habeas?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between the duty of good faith and discretionary powers?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a prosecutor not vouching the credibility of a witness by referring to evidence that is not in the record?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a violation of the Eighth Amendment based on inadequate medical care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the prohibition against multiple punishment apply where there was a course of conduct that violated more than one statute but nevertheless constituted an indivisible transaction?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of a magistrate judge's conclusions of law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of mind of a child when they say they want to live with their parents?
Ontario, Canada
What is the state of the law on the privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a party to a motion has not been successful in a trial?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for non-pecuniary damages in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an incident at work was responsible for a worker’s left knee injury?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some cases where a court refused to accept oral testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of striking a pleading in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test to be met when seeking to admit new evidence in a civil case?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for opposing confirmation of a report on a reference?
Ontario, Canada
Can a recording of a performance be made for the sole purpose of facilitating the broadcast of the performance?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a challenge to the effectiveness of defense counsel on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court order a motion to set aside an agreement that was previously enforceable?
Ontario, Canada
Is section 29 of the statute of limitations on a minor's action for damages for negligently inflicted prenatal injuries?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge award a reduced sentence to a defendant convicted of robbery and a less serious crime?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a federal judge strike down a defense counsel's argument that the reasonable doubt standard was flawed?
California, United States of America
What is the penalty for deliberate breach of a court order to return assets from a civil action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard for awarding custody of a minor child to a non-parent?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted ambiguity in criminal legislation?
California, United States of America
What is a private cause of action for treble damages?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there was sufficient evidence at the renewal hearing of a motion alleging that respondent harassed appellants?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a claim under section 164 of the Civil Code is a 'disputable presumption'?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the error in the instruction on the reasonable theory of innocence?
California, United States of America
Can an expert's report be considered "truly responsive" evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for implied malice in support of a charge of second degree murder?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated allegations of enticement and/or procured or induced by the Respondent?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reversing a probable cause determination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a probation officer justified in conducting a warrantless search of a probationer's home?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been successful in his claim for damages against a plaintiff in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for admitting new evidence in a contested election?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a violation of section 246.3 form the basis for a conviction under the second degree felony-murder rule?
California, United States of America
Is possession with intent to distribute and actual distribution of heroin a separate criminal offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How is substantial evidence reviewed in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
How to calculate earnings for purposes of determining disability indemnity in an occupational disease case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant insists the whole purpose of the call was to ascertain whether the police were looking for him?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a search warrant be used to unlawfully extend the area of consent by intentionally opening a sealed container or enclosed space?
California, United States of America
Does a continuance need to be extended further?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the requirement of an employer to warn an employee that they have failed to meet performance standards?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to overturn a conviction for murder based on perjured testimony?
California, United States of America
Does a jury need to have conversations with their wives?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a no fault benefit order related to Section B indemnity payments applicable to the tort award or damages?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the definition of a crime of attempted murder?
Ontario, Canada
What is the retroactive retroactive child support obligation of the wife against the husband's equalization payment owing to her?
Ontario, Canada
Does the exhaustion of administrative remedies doctrine apply in situations where the courts lack initial jurisdiction?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has been successful in challenging a finding that the trial court erred prejudicially in its review process?
California, United States of America
What is the mens rea requirement under Section 81 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a director no longer hold office?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have courts interpreted statements about obtaining a warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate response to a request to go pro se in a criminal case?
"New York", United States of America
What is probable cause for arrest when there is a certain knowledge that contraband is within a house?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does aiding and abetting constitute a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
Can a Court of Appeal alter a damages award made at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a party claim status as a purchase money security holder if one of the parties does not identify the agreement as such?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant need substitute counsel to prepare and argue a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
Does the US Department of Justice have any role in the legislative history of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure in the context of the issue of discrimination against Native Americans?
California, United States of America
How has section 654 of the California Criminal Code been interpreted in the context of assault and rape cases?
California, United States of America
Can a constructive amendment to a criminal charge be considered constructive amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is responsible for the injury caused by a negligent shot?
California, United States of America
When will the Attorney General bring the issue of shackling before all of the former codefendants have been held in contempt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for apprehension of a child?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the current state of the law on third party claims for declaratory relief under Rule 22(1)(c)?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an agreement to confer benefit by will?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for passing over one or more co-executors?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to a fee for commencing a Part 7 action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a person be held liable for unauthorized discrimination by someone else?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the state's duty to protect a person who is mentally ill?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a malicious killing committed in imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for time is of the essence provisions in a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for committal in a motion for sexual assault?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to issue a regulation which abrogates common law rights to justice and fairness?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant request additional presentence custody credit for his conviction for a charge of possession of an illegal substance abuse offence?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a lease and a tenancy?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any difference between the amount of time opposing counsel spends and the amount that the opposing attorney would have received under the lodestar calculation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that section 667 of the California Criminal Code is constitutional?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exclusion of relevant evidence in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitation for filing an application under section 2255(f) of the Criminal Code require a year to file the application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for an action for relief on the ground of fraud or mistake?
California, United States of America
How has the court treated questions about the depth or scope of expert testimony in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
When will a jury review the sufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a causation in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a minor criminal offence included in the criminal history of a defendant under section 4A1.2(c)(2) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How are jury instructions reviewed for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Defendant have an attorney-client relationship with each witness at the time of their testimony?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the use of the Advisory Guidelines on spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
What is the delay in making a motion to compel arbitration in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where conduct that would violate the Fourteenth and Eighth Amendment rights of a civil detainee by definition, as well as those of a criminal convict?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for awarding special costs in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of consolidation of writs in three separate actions?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the remaining issues in the petition for review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a district court's supplemental jury instruction in a civil case allow police officers to handcuff an individual in the absence of probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a defendant's credit for time spent in custody under section 2900.5 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on judicial notice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a "special employment relationship" between a company and an individual?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a defendant pay for the costs associated with acquiring the relevant clinical notes and records?
Ontario, Canada
What is the value of a bank pension to be divided equally?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will Master Horn adjourning an application to accord Rule 66 status?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an accused has a reasonable opportunity to prepare a defense and respond to the charges?
California, United States of America
What is the role of the courts in reviewing the decisions of specialized administrative tribunals?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a police officer has the right to make a statement of intent?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a judgment is valid under Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(4)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the innocent mistake exception?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances have courts considered confidentiality regarding documents for a matrimonial property issue?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for First Amendment protection in the context of First Amendment freedom of speech?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for overturning a substantial evidence finding on the basis of circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding partial indemnity costs in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
Does the corpus delicti rule apply to statements that constitute the crime?
California, United States of America
Does a criminal defendant have to agree to a jury of less than six jurors?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the seizure of electronic files in a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the word "adverse" mean something between unfavourable and hostile?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant waive any claim of error by failing to object to the admission of a statement at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care for a specialist?
Alberta, Canada
What is the subject matter jurisdiction of the federal district court in relation to RICO claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have we reviewed the opening brief in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having jurisdiction to proceed in a sexual assault case?
Manitoba, Canada
Does a principal have authority to compel an agent to act on his account?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a class that is not a "properly certified" class?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How does the Court of Appeal treat a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence to support a judgment in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a transferor’s intention?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for calculating costs under the California Civil Procedure Act?
California, United States of America
Does the Rules of Court have the force of statute?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a criminal conviction for an illegal activity be reduced to a civil forfeiture?
"New York", United States of America
Does the doctrine of common law apply in this case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant give a mistake of fact jury instruction in a motor vehicle accident trial where he got into the victims' vehicle because he thought it was his black SUV?
California, United States of America
When will a motion for a mistrial be granted?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on general lack of instruction in the workplace?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a statement by an attorney at a Proposition 47 hearing be considered a judicial admission?
California, United States of America
Is a prison official liable under the Eighth Amendment for failing to provide showers and medical attention for injured inmates?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an employer liable for payment of workers' compensation to an employee when the employee sustains an injury arising out of and in the course of the employment?
California, United States of America
Is a bias against police officers grounds for the replacement of a juror?
California, United States of America
Can a tenant who does not comply with a franchise agreement with their landlord obtain relief from forfeiture?
Ontario, Canada
What is the law on misconduct of a district attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a grievor's entitlement to exercise his seniority rights on the basis of safety and risk factors?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the law in the context of "provocative act murder"?
California, United States of America
Is a self-represented lay litigant entitled to a per diem award for time devoted to preparing and presenting a case?
Ontario, Canada
What are the factors used in assessing credibility?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of having to deal with a situation where a respondent spends a night at a hotel with a woman while seeking to be divorced?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for intent in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have authority to rule upon the timeliness of a peremptory challenge?
California, United States of America
Is a full term sentence required to be imposed on counts 3, 4 and 5 if they are to be stayed pursuant to section 654?
California, United States of America
When does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply?
California, United States of America
