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 effect of a notice of failure to provide a reasonable time for completion in a contract?
California, United States of America
What are the legal principles involved in the issue of the issue at bar?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for the use of facial recognition technology at a jury trial?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for showing possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
Can a convicted felon who has pleaded guilty to a charge under section 1170.18 of the California Penal Code be recalled and reduced to a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
In reviewing a denial of a motion to suppress, what is the effect of the denial on the denial to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining and using confidential information in a criminal investigation?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to attorney's fees on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review governing prejudice findings under section 1473.7?
California, United States of America
What is the test for malice in the context of the defence against the Motion Judge’s finding that malice may undermine the defence?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for ordering a separate trial in a case where there are two or more defendants charged with the same public offense?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for a jury to consider the credibility of the evidence in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What must the prosecution present to the grand jury in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an order of spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What remedies are available to the petitioner in a federal habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a dying declaration?
California, United States of America
When will a defence counsel ask the complainant a few general questions about their sex practices that involve the complainant's personal security or privacy?
New Brunswick, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant seeking to represent himself in a personal injury case be advised of possible penal consequences?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a section 654 claim?
California, United States of America
How has section 1871.5 of the California Workers' Compensation Act been interpreted by the courts?
California, United States of America
What is relevant evidence in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does a claim of wrongful termination under Title VII under federal law apply the same burden-shifting analysis as a racial discrimination claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for cancelling child support arrears that have accrued pursuant to a February 2, 1994 order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the defence of laches?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test to prove negligent misrepresentation?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is our guidance on procedural considerations in the context of a disability claim?
California, United States of America
Does the exclusion of evidence intended to establish a defense interfere with the accused's right to due process law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an appeal against a decision by the California Court of Appeal allowing a defendant to exclude evidence that is hearsay?
California, United States of America
What is the test for total revocation of a suspect's Fifth Amendment right to remain silent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a superintendent of motor vehicle license adjudicator make a finding that the applicant poses a realistic risk to persons or property?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there an arguable issue in an order requiring an attorney to produce an affidavit in support of a motion to obtain an interim order for Palacio?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt for fleeing from a pursuing peace officer's vehicle?
California, United States of America
In an appeal to the 9th Circuit, how have the courts dealt with the issue of abuse of leave?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the pendency of an action against a prison official give the court jurisdiction over the prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the prosecution have to disclose to the defense certain categories of evidence under section 1054.1 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
How is severance analysis conducted in a search warrant application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversing a finding that a defendant committed offenses on separate occasions?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a prosecutor's statement that the presumption of innocence "is going to vanish when you start deliberating"?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to attorney's fees for services performed after the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for recklessness with the truth?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for disclosure of legislation in a civil case?
Quebec, Canada
Does a law firm representing only the insurer have a duty to negotiate settlement of the insured's claims?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a frivolous or malicious action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the prosecution have to prove knowledge to secure conviction for possession of a concealed dirk or dagger under section 21310?
California, United States of America
Do opening and closing statements constitute evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Does a consensual encounter between a man and a police officer constitute an investigatory stop?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing a warrantless search/seizure complied with s.8 of the Charter?
Ontario, Canada
Is harassment of a staff attorney under color of law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a government official immune from liability in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 132 of the California Family Law Act apply to a family law hearing regarding wage garnishment?
California, United States of America
Does the privilege against self-incrimination apply to a suspect in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law that supports the use of evidence of intention in the context of a written direction?
Nova Scotia, Canada
When will the court grant an original mobility application against a variation application?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is "surface water" and what is "flood water"?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted adverse credibility determinations in cases involving an adverse credibility determination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a grand jury deciding to suspend action on a witness who has been granted immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an administrative regulation trump an otherwise applicable statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an employer have an obligation to engage in "active cooperation" with an employee with a disability?
Ontario, Canada
Can appellant be found guilty of a misdemeanor under section 148.9(a) of the California Penal Code for lying about his age?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is a statement made by a minor under the age of 12 admissible in a criminal prosecution where the victim is a minor?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for making a peremptory challenge under the Batson 3-step inquiry?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining an agreement to rent a flat at a rental price of £750 a year?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the legal test for the need for a complete administrative review of a property tax assessment?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a court finding a defendant in contempt of court against a plaintiff in a motion for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a criminal defendant compel discovery of records of a police officer?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on freedom of speech in the context of a civil rights case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for striking a guilty plea?
Alberta, Canada
Is a manufacturer liable for failing to warn of a defect in a product?
California, United States of America
Can counsel for the respondent rely upon the common law rule of secrecy which would reveal the identity of a police informant?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether an enforceable agreement has been reached?
British Columbia, Canada
How much detail can an expert be compelled to disclose in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of actionable negligence?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the factors used in determining damages in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on discretion of the trial court in assessing the probative value of particular evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for lying-in-wait murder?
California, United States of America
How has the Court considered whether appellant was armed when he was convicted in count four of the methamphetamine possession charge?
California, United States of America
Does a unilateral cancellation of an option contract constitute an assignment of rights set out in a contract?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the exacting standard for determining whether a person has been deprived of their statutory right to assistance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on best interests of the child and the parent?
Ontario, Canada
Can a search or seizure be conducted for another purpose?
Ontario, Canada
What is the case law on adding the City of Salford as a defendant in a new cause of action?
British Columbia, Canada
Is voluntary manslaughter included as an included crime in the criminal code?
California, United States of America
What is the purpose of pleadings in civil law?
British Columbia, Canada
How is the court apportioning damages between defendants and other tortfeasers in a mental health case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a hearing officer's failure to provide counsel to a defendant in a disciplinary proceeding harmless?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the court's consideration when it comes to determining the best interests of one of the parties applying for custody?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a partial summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the meaning of the American flag?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is substantial evidence by which a reasonable trier of fact could find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Is this appeal to the Court of Appeal moot?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in the impeachment process?
California, United States of America
What authorities have been relied upon in a dispute over fees?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a prosecutor's brief commentary on the tactics of defense counsel constitute misconduct?
California, United States of America
In reviewing a denial of a motion to dismiss an indictment, what are the findings of fact and conclusions of law de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 1264 of the California Civil Code need to be amended to make it enforceable as a class action?
California, United States of America
What is sufficient evidence to support a conviction in a criminal conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a clause in an arbitration agreement restrict discovery only one deposition, one document request, and other discovery upon showing a substantial need?
California, United States of America
What is the test for desertion by one spouse?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a court order a sealed warrant or warrant affidavit be produced in writing rather than in a sealed document?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to be instructed on imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance in a writ of habeas corpus case?
California, United States of America
What is the harmless error analysis that a reviewing court should use when a trial court's jury instructions incorrectly define an element of a charged offense?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General admit that the trial court erred by not instructing the jury on involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a defamation claim?
California, United States of America
How has the court been challenged for any abuse of discretion in awarding spousal and child support?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence that does not sufficiently connect a third party to the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing paternity and orders of filiation against the respondent?
"New York", United States of America
What is the impact of a cost application on an action?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 186.22 need to be proven to be gang related?
California, United States of America
Can a person be found guilty of a crime as a perpetrator or as an aider and abettor?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury overturn a conviction for the first degree murder of a toddler?
California, United States of America
Does a defense objection on the grounds of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether two conspiracy counts charge the same offense and thereby place a defendant in double jeopardy?
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 corroboration under section 1111 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a judge to suspend trial proceedings and conduct a competency hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the core of judicial independence in Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the value of a constructive trust in a property owned by the other party?
British Columbia, Canada
In reviewing a motion to suppress evidence, what is the test for determining whether the search was constitutional?
California, United States of America
How have errors been determined in a civil trial?
California, United States of America
Can a jury consider defendant's conduct after the killing in relation to the manner of the killing?
California, United States of America
How has the sentencing range been calculated on the basis of a dismissed criminal charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a motor vehicle accident case, in what circumstances will a jury be able to award a $1.1m (1.2m) wrongful death verdict?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a difference of opinion between a physician and the prisoner constitute deliberate indifference?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a trial judge and an appellate court?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for respect for a parent's decision to relocate to another province?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a reasonable-doubt-instruction claim allowed for a second application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section B indemnity need to be extended to all members of the public?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is a substantial winner at trial entitled to costs if they did not achieve all that they sought?
British Columbia, Canada
Can evidence obtained in the first search be excluded from the second search?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for the definition of "subject matter" in a commercial contract?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the effect of a failure to file an appeal against a conviction for sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a conspirator be held liable for a substantive crime committed pursuant to the conspiracy?
California, United States of America
Can a lay witness testify to an out-of-court statement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting an uncharged crime?
California, United States of America
What is the substantial evidence required to overturn a jury's verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to be placed on probation rather than incarceration?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for striking testimony from a witness who refuses to submit to cross-examination?
California, United States of America
What is the length of notice to quit a monthly or weekly tenancy?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the difference between the credibility of the witness and the judge?
Ontario, Canada
Does a hospital have to justify its rule regarding the burden of proof?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant complain of prosecutorial misconduct on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a contract void if it is concluded based on a common and mistaken assumption as to the existing facts?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the applicable test for striking out pleadings?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is liable for damages caused by a dog in a dog walk?
Ontario, Canada
Can text messages be used to prove that defendant owned or had control of the cell phone?
California, United States of America
Can the intention to make a DMC be expressed prior to delivery of the bank note?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts treated appeals of larceny against defendants who have been convicted of the crime?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike under the anti-SLAPP statute?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing an ERISA plan?
California, United States of America
Is it a crime to possess marijuana?
California, United States of America
Can a holdout juror be dismissed for disagreeing with the other jurors?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a police force has been found to have violated a suspect's Charter of Charter Freedoms?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for establishing federal jurisdiction in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated prejudice in cases dealing with personal injury cases?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for determining that any error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Does the Property Assessment Appeal Board err in law in finding that there was no evidence to support the negative impact of a midden on the subject property?
British Columbia, Canada
What grounds are grounds for equitable relief in a claim of misconduct by a non-attorney immigration specialist?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for erroneous admission of evidence in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the kill zone theory as it has been interpreted by the intermediate courts of appeal?
California, United States of America
Can the defence argue that the documents sought in this application fall within Rule 7-1(1)(a)(i)?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the basis for a husband seeking to introduce into evidence a birthday card sent by the wife to a friend shortly after the wife allegedly removed her children from Australia?
Ontario, Canada
Does a plaintiff have to prove that he was using the machine for the purpose and in the manner normally intended?
"New York", United States of America
Does the Sixth Amendment apply to a defendant who has been charged with a similar crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's probation conditions must be related to the crime of Page 5, or to future criminality?
California, United States of America
Is a judge foreclosed from making an inquiry into the sufficiency of evidence presented before the grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In assessing a motion for summary judgment on pleadings, how have the pleadings been interpreted?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the effect of the several remedies rule?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a criminal defendant waives his right to challenge his probation officer's calculation of his sentence if he fails to raise the issue in court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether Section 667.61 of the California Code of Civil Procedure applies to sex offenders?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an aider and abettor to be liable for assisting and abetting a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing substantial evidence of third person involvement in the crime?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to strike the jury in a medical malpractice action be struck out after a jury has been struck out?
Ontario, Canada
Can a criminal gang member who is currently charged with an assault under the California Penal Code, and who is not charged under the current legislation, establish a pattern of criminal gang activity?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for instructing a jury on theft by larceny?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting to the Court of Appeal that a defendant admitted that he was a witness to the murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of damages for unjust enrichment in the context of a claim for unpaid domestic services?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for negligence in the performance of the Law Society of Upper Canada?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a judge to recuse himself from hearing a motion where there is no reasonable factual basis for recusal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What authority does the state have to regulate the distribution of sexually explicit material for the purpose of protecting the privacy of nonconsenting adults?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the credibility of a witness in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court order an evidentiary hearing to determine whether the plea was coerced?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable doubt in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found to have committed a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
Does a vendor have a duty to disclose to the purchaser of an unannounced inspection?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted a waiver agreement where the waiver agreement was ambiguous or ambiguous?
California, United States of America
What is the test for voluntary manslaughter based on use of excessive force in self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a retrial based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a conditional writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the correctness of jury instructions in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
How have courts rejected the identical claim raised by defendant in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can a resolution of 24 April 1980 be set aside on the grounds that it was not passed in good faith and not in the public interest?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the trial court grant an application to proceed in forma pauperis for purposes of providing transcripts at public expense?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in BC dealt with disbursements to a solicitor's retainer?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a motion to disqualify counsel in a civil action be malicious?
California, United States of America
Does a 1991 letter of consent constitute a prescriptive right that crystallized before the 1991 consent was provided?
Ontario, Canada
What is the definition of a "secondary source" in criminal law?
California, United States of America
