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 Mills v. Mills proxy solicitation on a plaintiff's claim for damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on eyewitness identification?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a dispute between a manufacturer and a wholesale dealer?
"New York", United States of America
Is the Juvenile Court required to ask a non-custodial parent whether he wants to take custody of the children?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge deny additional damages in lieu of reinstatement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence that the applicant was debilitated from pursuing his Code Rights for the past one year?
Ontario, Canada
Does a probation revocation hearing have to be held after a criminal trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside spousal support under the Divorce Act?
Ontario, Canada
What is the evidentiary value of a defendant's failure to immediately carry out a promise?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant's formal offer to settle on a without costs basis constitute a "playing hardball" approach?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with a motion to set aside a default judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court to determine the best interests of a parent in a custody matter?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury in a child abuse case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant's failure to recover on two life insurance policies preclude a finding that he was motivated by financial gain?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to be found guilty of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Does the term "semiautomatic" remove an element of the offense from the jury's consideration?
California, United States of America
When will a judge grant a motion for injunctive relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a prior conviction?
California, United States of America
Does the District Court have jurisdiction to entertain a Rule 60(b) motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of care for a physician?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the grounds for dismissal on the basis of condonation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving that a deposition was unnecessary or unreasonable?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff required to be specific in an action for misrepresentation?
California, United States of America
Is it in the public interest to accept a complaint?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for attacking the validity of a search?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that the area outside the house is within the curtilage of the home bar the police from viewing the front door of the house, or does the area surrounding the house have to be cordoned off by the police?
"New York", United States of America
Does a client have a right to privacy protection if they are identified as a client by their attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to review a federal conviction under section 2255 of the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When can a party refuse to purchase a lot on a plan?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a prior conviction was a serious or violent felony?
California, United States of America
Does a guilty plea prevent a defendant from denying his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute or distribute cocaine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the definition of fraud and what is the test for fraud?
California, United States of America
Can a witness be cross-examined?
California, United States of America
How has a calculation error been considered in family law cases?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a party have an independent right to possession of property?
"New York", United States of America
What is the legal test required to prove a defence of justification in a defamation case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "flight" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be held liable for foreseeable damages for breach of contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of dissipation on the distribution of the family property?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have courts considered loss of earnings and cost of future care in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some cases where the court instructed the jury on justifiable homicide in self-defense?
California, United States of America
What duty does a healthy spouse owe to a sick one when the marriage collapses?
Ontario, Canada
Can a R. 18A application result in a chambers judge giving judgment after making findings of fact on contradictory affidavit evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to dismiss an indictment for a violation of the Double Jeopardy Clause de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a motion under paragraph 6(5)(a) of the Amended Regulations retroactive or retroactive?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the impact of wealth on determining whether a punitive damages award is excessive?
California, United States of America
Is a jury's failure to give a unanimity instruction harmless?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of in limine orders on the burden of proof?
California, United States of America
What is the test for finding a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Can an attorney verify a pleading for his client when the client is absent from the county in which the attorney has his office?
California, United States of America
Is an agreement in writing that is signed by one party alone and delivered to and accepted by the other party binding upon both parties?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for a waiver of subrogation clause?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for vacating a sentence for failing to comply with Rule 32 and remand for resentencing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for referring to a copy of an entry in a history book?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a substantial evidence review?
California, United States of America
What is the exhaustion requirement in federal habeas actions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the wording of the Rules of Civil Procedure apply to defendants’ insurance coverage?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a mortgagee be considered for the protection of the Trustee Act, 1888?
Ontario, Canada
Is there sufficient evidence to support a finding that defendant Luis Lopez intended to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent?
California, United States of America
Can a municipality be held liable for the performance of its employees under the professional judgment rule?
"New York", United States of America
What is the burden of presenting a defense in a default action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for intent to defraud?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 654 of the California Criminal Code on a defendant who is convicted and sentenced for each crime committed against three different victims?
California, United States of America
What is the test for wearing a seatbelt in a motor vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining who is to be held responsible for the collision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a member of the House of Representatives has committed a criminal offence under the Criminal Code?
Alberta, Canada
Does the complexity of a plaintiff’s claim in Setterington affect the determination of whether the motion can proceed?
Ontario, Canada
Is a dog a personal property of the owner?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for negligent negligence in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for seeking attorney fees in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for cross examination in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining the appropriate sentence for a convicted rapist?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the term "lewd acts" in the context of lap dancing?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of fraud/fraudulent misrepresentation?
British Columbia, Canada
What are Pierringer agreements in multi-party lawsuits?
Alberta, Canada
What is the case law for an elderly woman who is suffering from chronic pain in her lower back, pelvis and lower back?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be punished under section 654 of the California Penal Code for assault and false imprisonment?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a breach or negligent breach of a bailment contract?
California, United States of America
What is the current state's duty to preserve and preserve evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defamation claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the passage of time deprive a statement of its spontaneity?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted "some evidence" in a search warrant application?
California, United States of America
What is the rule of the rule on voluntary testimony?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the current state of the law in relation to delays and errors?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for section 654 of the California Criminal Code when a course of conduct violates more than one statute?
California, United States of America
Can an instruction in a civil case be interpreted as an error in law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the jury in the case of Kwon, who is not charged with a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the full extent of a restitution order in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for submitting a joint penalty at a discipline hearing?
Ontario, Canada
Is middle age a factor in dismissing a prior strike?
California, United States of America
Is it unreasonable for the respondent to cancel an application for additional overdue interest on a personal injury claim?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have the courts treated ineffective assistance of counsel claims?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the court's discretion in deciding whether to dismiss the testimony of an informant in an impeachment trial?
California, United States of America
How has the ex post facto clause been interpreted?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between the discoverability principle and the reasonable prospect of success?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a bare trustee not entitled to demand indemnification from an indemnification before complying with a request to transfer the trust property?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes misconduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff prove a substantial possibility of future loss of income despite having returned to his usual employment?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to a declaration of rights if there is an actual controversy from the complaint?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to prove a burglary can be proven where the required intent was formed after the crime was committed?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated an improper admission of hearsay evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the absence of an explanation of the basis of the lodestar amount in a motion for attorney fees and costs require reversal?
California, United States of America
What is the best class period for shareholders in Sino-Forest?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden placed on a left turning driver in a collision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal's failure to give an instruction to the jury in an assault with a deadly weapon and by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury?
California, United States of America
Can a government official be held personally liable for an alleged unlawful official action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defense of qualified immunity in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Does the identity of a defendant's prior criminal convictions preclude the use of those prior convictions as evidence at trial of the same criminal charges?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
What is the test of probable cause and what is the impact of expert opinion on the test?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a reversal of a restraining order against a man convicted of a "super strike" crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making restitution as a condition of probation in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does a finding of necessity and accommodations made to minimize the extent of restraint during trial need to be made on the record to maintain safety or security?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada on interim parenting arrangements?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for acquittal under section 1118.1?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of expert testimony in the field of narcotics operations on a jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors are considered in determining whether a person with severe depression should be found dead?
Ontario, Canada
What is the appropriate amount of spousal support for a husband who has lost his wife's income due to career choices made in the course of the marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for giving a statement of facts in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the Court have discretion whether to apply spousal support under the Spousal Support Appeal Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
If a defendant has no personal knowledge of the events, or of a reason that a witness may be lying or mistaken, can he provide relevant testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat under section 422 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there a repudiation of an agreement for increases in child support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "good faith" in a derivative proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for punitive damages in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion that seeks to bar a plaintiff from bringing a claim for damages arising out of a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for forfeiture of personal property when a defendant is convicted of insider trading?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable doubt in a robbery case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reopening a criminal matter for the admission of additional evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of first degree burglary under California Penal Code Sec.460(1)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that implied malice is implied malice?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of repeated and knowing violations of the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a) requirement for short and plain statement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a pro se prisoner have to "cause" a request to the prison authorities?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury have to rely on a felony-murder theory in determining that a motorcyclist caused death by careless driving?
California, United States of America
What is the test for asserting Fifth Amendment privilege?
California, United States of America
Does a plea in a criminal case have to be intelligently made to be valid?
California, United States of America
Is evidence that is admissible under section 1108 of the California Criminal Code, or is it not?
California, United States of America
What is the time limit for a medical malpractice action?
California, United States of America
Is sufficient evidence sufficient to support a verdict?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to request modification to his self-defense instruction?
California, United States of America
Does Section 186.22, subdivision (b)(1)(1) of the California Criminal Code apply to a charge of membership of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
Can a federal court grant habeas relief to a claim adjudicated on the merits in a state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for improper prosecution of a defendant's right to counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the general rule of common law as to liability arising out of the sale of intoxicating beverages?
California, United States of America
If a tenant has not paid rent for the past year, is that tenant liable to eviction?
Ontario, Canada
When will a motion be heard in a different judicial district?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for an inconsistent statement by a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a prediction on a mobility application?
British Columbia, Canada
If a statement is deemed to be testimonial, what is the standard of review?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a rational jury would have found appellant guilty regardless of the errors on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for res judicata?
California, United States of America
Is it detrimental to petitioners to peremptory challenge to the judge assigned to assess a petition for writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for failing to provide a reasonable opportunity to correct deficiencies in a contractor's work?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts interpreted the meaning of section 995 of the "three strikes" law?
California, United States of America
What is the "needs" of the parties in a long-term relationship?
Ontario, Canada
What is the proper way to assess future loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to be instructed on general principles of law?
California, United States of America
Can a federal prosecutor be found guilty of misconduct for comments made to a jury on Page 18 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the substantial factor standard for determining whether asbestos exposure is a substantial factor?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated the implied consent of counsel in cases where counsel objected to certain evidence at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for objecting to a prosecutor's argument that a defendant's lack of remorse was an aggravating factor?
California, United States of America
Can a child of the marriage regain his or her lost status?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a warrant for search and seizure without a warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an increase in a disability support award?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reversal of a conviction on the grounds of reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What if a defendant is convicted of a secondary charge of assault before being convicted of the primary charge?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in this province when it comes to family law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a driver’s failure to observe the rules regulating the traffic of the streets?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a law enforcement officer be held liable for failing to protect a plaintiff from harm by failing to intervene too quickly?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appellant's burden of demonstrating reversible error in denying his petition?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable substantive law to a contract?
Alberta, Canada
Is a doctor's credibility a factor in determining whether a patient should receive a prescription drug?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a witness has a bias, interest or other motive in giving testimony?
California, United States of America
Is a narcotic inspector or peace officer liable for assault and battery on an individual?
California, United States of America
Is it just and appropriate to strike out a plaintiff’s third statement of claim?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of the trial court's failure to instruct the jury on the lesser included offense of nonforcible oral copulation of a minor?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law governing the sale of a matrimonial home?
Ontario, Canada
Does the fact that an adult child suffering from illness or disability receives disability benefits, other forms of government assistance or from family members, or does this have any bearing on whether they can withdraw from parental charge?
Ontario, Canada
What is the fiduciary duty of an insurer to an insured?
California, United States of America
What are the arguments that argue that video hearings are inferior to in-person hearings?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the burden of proving a claim of sexual discrimination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for independent review in a tax refund action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interpreting the meaning of a specific section of a statute?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a payor's support obligation be reduced if he loses his employment because of a conviction for assault?
Ontario, Canada
Does Rule 212(1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure apply to a claim of privilege where a document is withheld from production and inspection without objection?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the difference between a visitor and the owner of a residential unit in SL30 and the occupant of SL30?
British Columbia, Canada
How have solicitor’s costs been recovered from a garnishee order?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the effect of defense counsel's error in applying section 2933.1 to defendant?
California, United States of America
Is it structural error for a district court to allow a jury to listen to audio tapes that had not been played during the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factual deficiencies in a pro se complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the alter ego doctrine apply to require an individual to pay tax owed by his corporation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a motion for a continuance be reviewed for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the right of an inmate to present evidence at a disciplinary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors will be considered in determining entitlement to damages under the head of damage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the prohibited ground of discrimination of sexual harassment?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 1717 of the California Civil Code provide mutuality of remedy for attorney fees under a contractual attorney fee contract?
California, United States of America
What is the critical period between arrest and trial for the purposes of the Sixth Amendment?
California, United States of America
