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 denial of natural justice go to jurisdiction in Canada?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will a plaintiff not be able to sue for damages caused by the actions of an off-duty police officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the exclusion of parental testimony in a criminal case affect the outcome of the trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus relief under section 2254(d) of the AEDPA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is abuse of a district court's denial of a Rule 33 motion for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review on a judicial review of a decision of the Superintendent to uphold an IRP?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the court overturn a murder conviction for instructional error?
California, United States of America
What is the government's burden of proof in the context of evidence in the defence of an insanity defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for medical malpractice under the California Health Care Act?
California, United States of America
Is a condition of probation valid if it prohibits a defendant from engaging in sexual acts while on probation?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for disclosing an alibi defense at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or denying evidence of criminal intent in a federal law case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 190.3, subdivision (k) of the California Criminal Code require a jury to consider "any other circumstance which extenuates the gravity of the crime" as a mitigating factor in sentencing?
California, United States of America
Does estoppel prevent parties from re-litigating the constituent issues or material facts necessarily embraced in a previous proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the duration and frequency of visitation between a mother and her son?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the California Supreme Court strike down a motion of no confidence in a plaintiff's right to sue?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a 65% share of the joint net worth as a result of his disproportionate contribution to the parties jointly net worth?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge re-open a case before judgment is entered?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a prior conviction for sexual assault under section 13.1650 of the California Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing an agreement to agree?
British Columbia, Canada
What is considered harmless error by a jury in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a temporary judge have authority to bind a plaintiff in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for attacking credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
What rights does a witness have to testify in a disciplinary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "reasonable force" under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
When a defendant is convicted of a secondary offence while he was out on bail for a primary offence, can he be punished for his secondary offence?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate sentence for a defendant convicted on a conspiracy count involving more than one controlled substance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a Defendant liable for forfeiture of the issue for purposes of appeal if they fail to make a timely objection to the issue during deliberations?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application for answers to interrogatories?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a finding of contempt for refusing to obey a court order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for holding an oral hearing in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the second of the four grounds used by the Court of Appeal to order an order to be quashed?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for using the "grave risk" defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 3854 require a defendant to prove that his negligence was a proximate cause of the employer's workers' compensation benefits?
California, United States of America
When will a negative covenant be enforceable?
Manitoba, Canada
Is there any case law in which an architect has been successful in claiming damages from a building owner for breach of contract?
Alberta, Canada
Is a plaintiff's failure to lose weight and increase her fitness level a failure to mitigate in circumstances where her injuries are not permanent?
British Columbia, Canada
If a testator gives all his property to his wife for her maintenance and support purposes during her lifetime, is the devise absolute?
Saskatchewan, Canada
When a defendant is convicted of multiple crimes arising from the same act or omission under Section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code, can the sentence for one of the crimes be stayed?
California, United States of America
Is the New York City Police force required to meet its burden in a "plausible fashion"?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for establishing the validity of a regulation in the Health and Social Care Act?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for establishing a finding of guilty of perverting the course of justice?
California, United States of America
Is a contract enforceable if the terms of the contract are not disclosed in writing?
California, United States of America
Is a trial judge's decision to limit cross-examination permissible?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a federal court vacate a guilty plea after accepting it?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a finding of mixed fact and law?
Yukon, Canada
In a distribution of powers case, does the balancing of conflicting values between a party and party need to be reconciled?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a defendant have to agree to a response to a jury question on appeal because defense counsel suggested and consented to the responses given by the trial court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having a child with a parent who lives in Nokomis?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for rejecting an offer under Rule 9-1?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a right of action assignable?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a criminal defendant refuse to stipulate or admit his way out of the full evidentiary force of the case?
California, United States of America
What steps do a court take to determine whether a plaintiff has a valid claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an allegation of intentional deception?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is fundamental justice equal to natural justice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "good cause" in the context of a motion for a new trial based on juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does the evidence introduced in federal court have any bearing on review pursuant to section 2254(e)(1) of the Habeas Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of error on appeal that is not specifically and distinctly argued in appellant's opening brief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an assignment constitute an assignment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for exhausting all remedies available to a prisoner in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a police officer have a legal duty to prevent a pedestrian from being struck by a vehicle while intoxicated?
California, United States of America
Does Section 216(b) of the Federal Tax Code have an impact on a plaintiff's due process rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff’s rights can be trampled upon in the name of the public good?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law in which the learned Law Lords have been found to be obiter?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is an "air of reality" in the context of an alleged Charter breach?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff obtain attorney fees as costs in enforcing their judgment?
California, United States of America
Is there a fiduciary relationship between a parent and child?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the general rule that all claims against the estate of a decedent arising upon contract must be filed within the time prescribed in the published notice to creditors?
California, United States of America
Can a Director of Child and Family Services obtain a warrantless apprehension and a prompt post-apprehension hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a payor be held liable for failing to notify the recipient of child support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for unreasonable belief in a murder case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the claim of right defense in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What are the limitations and exclusions on coverage in a personal injury policy?
California, United States of America
What is the range of sentences for a defendant who pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drugs with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for establishing a judgment lien on a property?
federal, United States of America
Does the doctrine of waiver apply when a party fails to object to a motion to disqualify a judge?
California, United States of America
In a civil case, in what circumstances will a jury be allowed to overturn a finding of not guilty of misconduct?
California, United States of America
When will a will be set aside for mistake induced by fraud?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any evidence supporting a finding that the crime was committed for the benefit or association of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law relating to credibility and reliability of witnesses?
British Columbia, Canada
Is privileged material waived through inadvertent disclosure?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant be released on parole if the jury does not find the special circumstances allegation true?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where the trial court would have exercised its discretion not to award a motion for damages even if the trial judge was aware of the fact that the motion was being brought before the court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for section 12022.5 of the California Criminal Code when it comes to determining whether the victim is more dead than if he had been poisoned, smothered or drowned?
California, United States of America
What is the "inference principle" of causation?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court allow a defendant to charge a second counsel fee?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of having two children in the same residence with the same parent?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the limitation on probable cause under the search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a cause of action for wrongful death?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to recover from a motor vehicle accident that resulted in him receiving welfare benefits while he was still unemployed?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a husband be able to provide a substantial amount of cash to his wife pursuant to a restraining order?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a complaint of a pro se plaintiff?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the trial court err with regard to rulings that allow defense counsel to introduce or enlarge topics such as sexual activity with another woman?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a hit-and-run charge and a charge of possessing and using methamphetamine?
California, United States of America
Does an extradition judge have jurisdiction to determine the running of sentences and limitation periods under s. 29 of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a failure to object to a probation condition at trial constitute a forfeiture of the claim on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the current state protection for children of Pakistani police officers who are labelled as anti-terrorism supporters?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the legal test for an allegation that the indictment is insufficient to allege exceptions to criminal liability created by section 474 of the Interference with Defense Investigation Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for sufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does Steffen have standing to make a Fourteenth Amendment right to due process claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finding that there was purposeful discrimination in the jury selection process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a court have abused its discretion in denying leave to amend a second amended complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosure of financial information in a family law proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for alleging retaliation against a whistleblower?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been found in error in a motion?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between tentative remarks and the law?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a relationship between a brokerage house and a former client of the brokerage house constitute conversion?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it an error for the trial court to instruct the jury that section 273a, subdivision (1) requires specific intent?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant's failure to object at sentencing to noncompliance with the probation supervision fees of section 1203.1b waives any claim of error on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does the Sherman Act, as interpreted by the US Supreme Court, apply to force a company to reduce prices in order to compete with its larger, less efficient competitor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting a claim that failure to install an inadequate truss was not to blame for the collapse of a structural support structure?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, can a treating physician be subpoenaed?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which an insurance company has been found to be responsible for the breakdown of a relationship?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for granting an extension of time for an employee to complete an application for an extension to his time to complete his application?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does the driver of a vehicle have to prove that he has the implied consent of the owner?
Ontario, Canada
Is calling the police a protected activity?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion to dismiss a civil rights action alleging civil rights violations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of a discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle?
California, United States of America
Is a police informant entitled to privilege if the informant is a suspect or a suspect?
California, United States of America
Does the exclusion from section 4852.01 of the California Criminal Code apply to an individual who has been convicted of a sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is there a distinction between physical injury and psychological injury?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a vendor of land be held responsible for losses resulting from a re-sale?
Alberta, Canada
What are the consequences of unresponsive pleadings?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for overturning a conviction for mail and wire fraud?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the fifth amendment protect records of a post-incorporation law firm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a vendor who is late in signing a contract with a third party who has been late in entering into the contract, take advantage of the other party's performance?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a judgment in the court below in the appeal before the disposition of the appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting or denying "prejudicial evidence" under section 352 of the California Domestic Violence Act?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the Miranda privilege?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons of the trial judge in an action brought by the remaining defendants?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the court enter judgments of acquittal under Rule 29?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a prior conviction subject to review under the deferential abuse standard?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a broad consensus?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for an instruction on flight from the crime scene?
California, United States of America
How does the Court of Appeal review a claim of insufficient evidence to sustain a finding of guilt?
California, United States of America
What is the test of the rule of lenity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a probation condition that allows a probationer to be searched "with or without a warrant and with or without probable cause" valid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a "compelling state interest" to restrict access to a person's fundamental human rights?
California, United States of America
What is the test for inferring or presuming the truth of an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing that a defendant waived his right to counsel at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to be instructed on a defense supported by minimal and insubstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code apply?
California, United States of America
Can a search warrant authorize the seizure of items not specified in the warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing substantive due process in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review applicable to a trial judge in a negligence case?
Alberta, Canada
What are some cases that support the proposition that disability benefits should not be treated as income?
British Columbia, Canada
Is s. 35(2) of the Code governing cancellation or modification of easements enforceable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of introducing statements and drawings by the father to a jury at a sexual assault hearing?
Ontario, Canada
Does a tenant have a right to dispute a lease when the tenant alleges that he does not take possession under the lease?
California, United States of America
Is discoverability a valid cause of action for purposes of a limitation period?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is an arbitration agreement precluded by statute?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether to accept or reject a witness’s testimony?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for withholding a jury's verdict?
California, United States of America
What is an open plea in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to request personal information on an individual's in-laws and other family members?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a settlement is substantially unfair?
Alberta, Canada
Is contributory negligence not a factor in determining whether the city owes the Biskey damages?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a 'rule of procedure' in criminal procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on allowance of interest in insurance claims?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the relevant date for a declaration of disqualification following appeal?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a medical examiner to take possession of a patient's body and conduct an autopsy?
"New York", United States of America
Does the aiding and abetting statute apply to a defendant who solicited and procured the killing?
California, United States of America
Does the single satisfaction rule apply to a tortfeasor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a motion where the opposing party has failed to establish that one or more elements of the cause of action cannot be established?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion in limine for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors are sufficient to ground a reasonable, articulable suspicion of criminal activity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a summary judgment motion (and, by analogy, on a s. 44(5) motion) be successful?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for stress and anxiety?
Ontario, Canada
What is reasonable notice of termination for an employee who has been employed for more than 20 years?
Ontario, Canada
What is non-compensationary support for a former spouse following a breakdown in the relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a husband rely on the arbitration clause to determine whether there has been a material change in circumstances?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test to be met for a certificate of pending litigation?
Ontario, Canada
How does section 654 of the California Civil Code apply?
California, United States of America
What is the test for holding a young offender accountable under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law or case law supporting a Defendant's claim that the Miranda warning given to him was defective?
California, United States of America
Is gang evidence admissible in a murder case?
California, United States of America
When will a court order joint custody of a child where one parent professes inability to communicate with the other parent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between the Impugned Pleads and material facts?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imputing capital from a pension for spousal support purposes?
Ontario, Canada
In determining the sufficiency of evidence in a civil case, how have courts considered the evidence in the context of sexual assault cases?
California, United States of America
Are there any rules governing procedural fairness for a legislative body?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does secondary picketing constitute a nuisance?
Ontario, Canada
First, what is Hobbs' position on disclosing witness reports?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a no contest plea in a charge of making criminal threats and recklessly evading police?
California, United States of America
What authority does the Court have on mootness?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the impact of a child’s financial capacity to support a parent?
New Brunswick, Canada
How have courts considered the impact of surveillance on attorney client communications?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of conduct of counsel in an appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a sawed-off shotgun be used in a burglary?
California, United States of America
Can the trial court prevent defendant from presenting his defense that he shot Nunez in self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sufficiency of evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for apportioning patent profits between a plaintiff and a defendant?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a motor vehicle accident on the bereavement of the victim's family?
California, United States of America
Does the charge of conspiracy to commit acts injurious to public morals and administration of justice need to be amended or amended?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat to injure another person?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "substantial evidence" in determining the propriety of a plaintiff's action?
California, United States of America
If a defendant waives his appeal against his sentence because his codefendants later negotiate and receive sentences more lenient than his, would that waiver of appellate rights be enforceable?
California, United States of America
Can a witness be corroborated in a criminal case even if they have not been given any instructions?
California, United States of America
