Alexi provides high-quality answers to complex legal questions in memo format for lawyers. Below you can see a collection of sample excerpts from just some of the thousands of research memos we produce.
Can a plaintiff rely on the termination of her employment with defendant as the adverse employment action for the purposes of her retaliation cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is insufficient evidence of identity to overturn a conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting third party evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on citizenship and place of birth?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of the fireman's rule on a speeding driver?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to damages if the prosecutor improperly commented upon defendant's failure to testify?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a formal Rule 37 offer and an informal offer?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in B.C when it comes to the seizure of a student's personal privacy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a restitution order?
California, United States of America
Can a jury determine whether a defendant was subjectively aware of the risk to another person as a result of his driving while intoxicated?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of reviewing the conviction of a second-degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a cause of action for professional negligence?
California, United States of America
If a court strikes a gang enhancement and a vicarious use of a firearm during a gang-related crime enhancement, what is the appropriate procedure for both?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for mandatory intervention in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the role of a jury in determining the applicable law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal basis for a personal brief on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a jury's finding of negligence tantamount to a general verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the test for bad faith in destroying or disposing of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for the sufficiency of the evidence to support a conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654 of the Criminal Code require a separate punishment for possession of a firearm while a convicted felon?
California, United States of America
Can a state of emergency be declared as an act of the executive branch?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is there insufficient evidence to support a conviction under 18 U.S.C. section 924(c) of the Criminal Code for possession of a firearm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a case for a separate pecuniary award for loss of housekeeping capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for habeas relief from a conviction or sentence in a state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What steps must the Assessment Review Board take to determine the value of a property for purposes of property tax?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for excluding defense evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test used to determine whether there is a disqualifying conflict of interest?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for filing a Second Amended Complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of a personal injury claim being awarded personally against a lawyer?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting to an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for diminished capacity in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a plea of guilty in a civil case against a defendant who is also a defendant in the same civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that an accused has a Charter violation?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for establishing that there was a conspiracy between a group of defendants to clean credit records at a local watering hole?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is ineffective assistance of counsel ineffective on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a corporation controlled by a payor liable for child support purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the state of the law in favour of declaratory relief?
California, United States of America
Can a district court dismiss a petition for writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the credibility of a witness in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a contractual clause in a contract that is inconsistent with a statutory scheme and its legislative purpose may also be contrary to public policy?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the pleadings of misrepresentation and commissioning by commission or omission?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a material change in circumstances in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a threat of increased criminal charges during the course of a plea negotiation process violate due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause to arrest?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a claim based on deprivation of procedural due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a third cause of action in a defamation case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for making a claim for future care costs?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a search warrant obtained from a cell phone records and other data extracted from the phone records is sufficient to support the claim that the search warrant is invalid?
California, United States of America
What is the basis for an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ending a marriage by one spouse?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving that a claim is a triable issue of fact?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a facially defective habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the grounds for objection to the filing of the Aug. 2 Particulars?
Ontario, Canada
Is a prosecutor misconduct during closing argument by denigrating defense counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal finding on the "live issue" in the context of the issue?
Ontario, Canada
Does a search warrant need to be issued before a defendant enters his automobile?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine whether an employee is entitled to speak on behalf of an elected official?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a third party's payment of a debt discharged the debt?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining a future care award under the heading of cost of future care?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the findings of the Court of Appeal in assessing the conduct of appellant's attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
Does there have to be a "substantial nexus" between the alleged negligence of an appellant in a medical malpractice case and the alleged loss of a patient?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for restitution in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the transferred intent doctrine apply to attempted murder?
California, United States of America
On a Rule 12(b)(6) motion, what is the plausibility standard?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors used in determining whether a duty of care exists between parties who do not have a contractual relationship?
California, United States of America
Is substantial evidence sufficient to sustain a conviction of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Does a court's instruction lightening the prosecution's burden of proof violate the accused's right to a jury trial?
California, United States of America
Does a federal judge have jurisdiction to dismiss a state law claim against a defendant in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How will the courts review a trial court's decision to exclude evidence for abuse of abuse of power?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review of an order by a judge regarding support for a plaintiff?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted preliminary or interlocutory rulings by administrative agencies, tribunals and officials by labelling the preliminary questions as "jurisdiction"?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the legal test for overturning a verdict in a case where the jury was instructed on the kill zone theory?
California, United States of America
Can an employer unilaterally alter its representation by practice conduct to its detriment?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant be punished for each crime committed in pursuit of the same objective?
California, United States of America
Can a general partner be held liable for misappropriation of partnership funds?
California, United States of America
Can an employer delay the termination of an employee by a year?
Manitoba, Canada
When a federal claim for battery against Watson has been dismissed, can the remaining state law claims be dismissed without prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a guilty plea in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to enriched costs over and over indemnity fees if there is no reasonable offer to settle a plaintiff's claim by payment of some amount?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for abuse of power in sentencing cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is mentally competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What are some of the leading legal opinions in the history of the US?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the effect of a motion to strike allegations under section 1203.066?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for timely filing of a Notice of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an expert opinion in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a treating doctor's opinion given greater weight than that of a doctor who does not treat the claimant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Does reintroduction of the photo exception for religious reasons result in a dramatic increase in the number of applications for a Condition Code G licence?
Alberta, Canada
Can a defendant in a criminal case obtain an evidentiary hearing by making a substantial showing that a police officer included a false statement in a search warrant affidavit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of indecent exposure under section 1108 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What are some of the most relevant and relevant cases in the history of personal injury law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for denying a claim by a federal government agency?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a subcontractor obtain attorney fees and costs incurred in arbitration in this action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for showing intent in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of competence demanded of an attorney in criminal cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is to blame in a motor vehicle collision case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an expired criminal conviction be considered "in custody" for purposes of a habeas application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can evidence of an extrajudicial statement be admitted as an exception to the hearsay rule?
California, United States of America
Does a trial court have a duty to instruct a sua sponte on a defense if they are relying on the defense?
California, United States of America
Is founded suspicion justified to stop a motor vehicle?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence that would have allowed the jury to engage in a credibility contest?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of section 237 of the California Code of Civil Procedure on the disclosure of juror names and telephone numbers?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of an offence which was not shown at the preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a prima facie case of age discrimination?
California, United States of America
In asking for consent to search, does the officer need to advise the suspect of the right to refuse consent?
California, United States of America
Is a respondent required to admit liability in the context of a settlement offer or agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining a range of issues in a personal injury action brought by a plaintiff against an ICBC defendant?
British Columbia, Canada
Can collateral estoppel apply in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a conviction of being a felon in possession of a gun include a gang enhancement?
California, United States of America
How much bail can a defendant post under section 1269b of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a breach of the covenant for quiet enjoyment?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will a purchaser receive an abatement of the purchase price of a house where the area was estimated to be less than he supposed?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of appellate review on findings of fact made by a trial judge?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for cross-examining contradictory evidence in a murder trial?
Ontario, Canada
What is the judicial review of an order or decision by an administrative agency?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of time spent by counsel in litigation?
Ontario, Canada
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 effect of a failure to instruct a jury to convict a defendant of making a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
Does a process server deprive a named defendant of his constitutional due process rights by failing to serve properly, then signing a false affidavit?
California, United States of America
Can possession of ammunition by a felon constitute a crime of violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Court have any authority to extend the reasonable notice period for assessment of damages?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the totality of the circumstances test been applied to statements made by a non-testifying victim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining fair and reasonable treatment of a trust?
Manitoba, Canada
What are some cases where a court has ruled that a federal firearms dealer can be used to facilitate drug trafficking crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a preliminary injunction be issued against a defendant who has serious questions going to the merits of his claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion when a motion for a preliminary injunction is denied?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for denying an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
How much legal fees should be awarded to a debtor's attorney for an abuse of funds?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for assessing a child's best interests?
Ontario, Canada
When will a court order a reversal of an order requiring attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between the federal extortion statute and the state-law bribery statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving unavailable evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant had to accept responsibility for each charge in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a fact situation be considered to be within subsection 17(4) of the Federal Court Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for discrimination against de facto adoptees?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for certifying the availability of evidence for extradition purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for driving under the influence of alcohol?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that litigation is a reasonable prospect after a casualty make a report privileged?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes a malicious injury in a motor vehicle accident?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for "sincere and nondiscriminatory" discrimination?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, does solicitor and client privilege trump the description of a document in the context of a description of the document?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant knowingly made a false or fraudulent statement under Insurance Code section 1871.4, subdivision (a)(1), for purposes of obtaining workers' compensation benefits?
California, United States of America
Does a passenger have standing to challenge the search of his vehicle?
California, United States of America
What qualifies as special or extraordinary expenses for recreational sports?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of presenting an adequate record in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a personal administrator waive the statute of limitations under section 709 of the Probate Code?
California, United States of America
Is recognition of a foreign judgment valid when considering whether a local action is estopped?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a defendant’s negligence caused an injury?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a dismissal of an indictment for abuse of discretion constitute a violation of the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of a speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
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 revocation of a trust?
Ontario, Canada
What are the principles of a judge’s consideration in determining the mobility of a child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for setting off a liquidated claim?
Ontario, Canada
What is the "substantial evidence" standard of review under section 186.22 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a finding of reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What factors are considered to be an abuse of discretion in sentencing decisions?
California, United States of America
Is a penalty imposed by the US Federal Reserve an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Is the lying in the wait special circumstance constitutionally infirm because it duplicates an element of first degree murder?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a plaintiff has been successful in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a jury in a personal injury case be found to have erred in instructing the jury on involuntary manslaughter through the commission of involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosing information to a government or law enforcement agency?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of care a common carrier must meet when transporting a passenger?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the defence position in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it unreasonable for a federal judge to block a state court's decision on a motion of appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the California Land Use Act when determining whether the California Department of Justice can exercise its police power?
California, United States of America
If there is any antagonism to a class action, can the named plaintiffs be denied class certification?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing the hourly rates for attorney fees for a defendant's attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the intended meaning of a statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can counsel be found to have failed to meet the relevant standard for prejudicial conduct in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted Section 3553(a) in sentencing decisions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the vexatious litigant issue in the opening brief?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining reliability of evidence in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reliability of testimony in a criminal case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the city's obligation to remove parked cars from a gutter?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Does an ordinance restricting weight limits need to specify an alternate route within the city?
California, United States of America
Is a gift not a gift?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for having multiple convictions?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will a non-signatory beneficiary of a trust be able to claim damages for encumbered assets?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a prior robbery conviction on the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
Can an order of costs be set aside if it is based on principle or is plainly wrong?
Manitoba, Canada
What percentage of core compensation is to be interpreted as representing the maximum core compensation available?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for an intentionally under-employed father to seek employment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a transmutation has occurred?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a claim of contribution against other wrongdoers?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a statement or confession was illegally obtained?
California, United States of America
Is there any prejudice from the fact that an appeal was not filed and served in time?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for assuming the truth of a claim in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the requirement to consult with Aboriginal peoples?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the legal test for establishing a logical and temporal nexus between a robbery and a murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting new evidence in an appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a high rate of crime in a high crime area a factor in determining whether or not to detain appellant?
California, United States of America
Can the Crown prevent the Applicant from cross-examining him regarding his criminal convictions?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found guilty on substantive counts of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for qualified expert testimony in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
Does an arbitrator have any authority to limit the scope of his jurisdiction?
California, United States of America
What is the legal basis for a motion for augmentation in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a sole shareholder of a corporation?
Canada (Federal), Canada
