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.
Does the duty of procedural fairness apply to the investigative stage of the administrative law process?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for finding that a collision took place in the crosswalk?
British Columbia, Canada
What if an offer was made severable?
Ontario, Canada
Is there an entitlement to costs for self-represented litigants who are not legally trained?
Ontario, Canada
Is a denial of declaratory relief in a motion brought by Pacesetter pursuant to the abuse of the abuse standard?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of a paragraph in a commercial agreement that states that a contractual agreement does not stipulate that a contract does not contain the following items?
California, United States of America
What is the test to set aside an order made by a judge at a mediation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a minor have a constitutional right to counsel in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law around the test for determining whether there is cause for death by mistake?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be held in criminal contempt for failing to comply with an order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current meaning of section 591 of the California Code of Civil Procedure on obstruction or interference with a telephone line?
California, United States of America
Is a search warrant granted in a regulatory context sufficient to satisfy the reasonableness inquiry?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for instructing a jury to draw an entirely permissive inference?
California, United States of America
Is a state-issued wiretap warrant permissible to obtain communications that have been obtained without a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a third party notice be struck out?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in Canada with respect to oppression remedies?
Alberta, Canada
Does a criminal defendant who fails to object in the trial court to a finding that there is no evidence of his ability to pay a booking fee forfeited his right to raise the claim on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to prove that their mental health condition was not a result of negligence?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a judge have jurisdiction to order the disclosure of a criminal investigation report?
California, United States of America
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 motion to revoke in propria persona status and have an attorney appointed?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found to be in breach of the criminal code by failing to comply with the statutory requirement that a pattern of criminal gang activity be gang related?
California, United States of America
Is an affidavit containing hearsay sufficient to warrant a search warrant?
California, United States of America
When will a trial judge override a motion to dismiss a motion that would have allowed evidence of sexual assault to be used in the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appeal against a finding of not guilty of sexual assault in a federal civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a husband have to pay support on additional draws of capital from his post-separation income for Guideline purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a claim under the Eighth Amendment for the deprivation of humane conditions of confinement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How to assess loss of dependency in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a search conducted without a warrant unconstitutional and per se unreasonable?
California, United States of America
Can a waiver of solicitor-client privilege occur when the client puts his mind in issue and legal knowledge?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for being pro per?
California, United States of America
Does a guilty plea constitute an admission of all elements of the charge of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a motion to dismiss the case under section 1385?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to set aside a bail forfeiture?
California, United States of America
How have the estates of pilots and passengers sued the aircraft company, Cessna?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a finding that a defendant is unable to comply with a demand made by a court to obtain a restraining order?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a share purchase agreement dated October 10, 1991?
Alberta, Canada
Is a landlord permitted to enter a tenant's premises and discover that the tenant is producing marijuana?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a convicted felon have a right to a license?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for privileged information?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a conviction of first degree felony murder?
California, United States of America
Does a probationer have a right to be free of self-incrimination in a revocation proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the test for improvident settlement?
Ontario, Canada
Does a retired judge have a vested right to a percentage of the salary of a successor judge's successor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a cost award?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is it a professional misconduct offence for a member of the Law Society of BC to file an affidavit with false or misleading statements?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a defendant's failure to comply with the terms of his probation and his subsequent breach of probation?
California, United States of America
Is a builder entitled to recover for his services?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the impact of a refugee determination process in the context of Canada's refugee system?
Canada (Federal), Canada
When will a court allow a defendant to intervene in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When a passenger in a car pulls a car to the side of the road in response to a flashing police light, can the passenger "submit" to police authority?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admissibility of expert evidence in motor vehicle cases?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances must a jury reject counsel's argument that the witness was not credible?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant acted with the proper mental state?
California, United States of America
What are the considerations used in determining whether misconduct of an individual, established through an earlier disciplinary proceeding against him or her, affords reasonable grounds for belief that the individual will not trade or trade in mortgages with integrity and honesty?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have to be convicted of first degree burglary before passing a sentence?
California, United States of America
Does the standard of correctness apply to a decision of an administrative tribunal on an issue of interpretation of its enabling legislation?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a minor who was stopped and searched by police at a bus stop in the middle of the night be able to escape from the police?
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 an indigent criminal defendant have an absolute right to a copy of the trial transcripts on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for applying section 352 of the California Evidence Code to exclude otherwise admissible evidence?
California, United States of America
How to interpret the meaning of a section of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure when it comes to determining whether or not a specific clause in the Act is enforceable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to acquit an appellant of two charges of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a claim under the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for having a child in a relationship where the child is not physically or emotionally involved with both parents?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a finding of no negligence in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making an unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, unconditional and specific threat to a person who is under threat of execution?
California, United States of America
Is there a difference between the objective and the subjective test for provocation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that an accused has a Charter violation?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion when a motion is denied further discovery?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a claim of bad faith or malice be dismissed as a result of a lack of capacity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the doctrine of instructing a jury not to convict a defendant of a false denial of guilt?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving professional assistance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for overturning a sexual assault conviction based solely on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for interest in personal injury cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is the prompt outcry exception to the hearsay rule?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has a pre-existing medical condition?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a police officer detain a man who is standing on a street corner?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of defamatory statements against the government?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for remanding a defendant to a different district judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the definition of victim restitution in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosure of adverse comments made against a peace officer employee?
California, United States of America
Is a search made as a matter of military law unconstitutional?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for jury unanimity in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a confession was coerced?
California, United States of America
Can a judge order a restraining order against a husband who is alleged to have committed a substantial amount of fraud against his wife?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a reduction in spousal support order?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the causes of action for retaliation in violation of section 1102.5 of the Washington State Labor Code?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer execute an arrest warrant on the wrong person?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have the courts found that CALCRIM No. 220 of the California Criminal Code, or Cal.Crim No.220, is sufficient to compel a jury to find that a prosecutor must prove each element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether privileged information is privileged?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the impact of a plaintiff's pre-accident earning pattern on loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
How would a reasonable person take a misnomer?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with forgery and burglary cases?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply to a conviction for assault and carjacking?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of conduct of a gynaecologist and obstetrician?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of a medical malpractice claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for securing premises prior to obtaining a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Is there any further development of a record for the purposes of dismissing a motion brought by a plaintiff against a director of a private equity company?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a conviction on the grounds of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the quantum of damages awarded in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining a private duty of care owed by a public authority?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the common law tort of abuse of process?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for overturning a finding in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the cumulative effect of prosecutorial misconduct on a defendant's case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a summary trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a judge have a duty to assess the overall fairness and reasonableness of an award?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the court considered the specific circumstance of a payor spouse’s obligation to pay child support to a second family?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for overtaking?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated the issue of damage under the Fifth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a juror be removed from the jury during deliberations?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant challenge his sentence on collateral review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a restrictive covenant in a shareholder’s agreement binding a doctor to the restrictive covenant?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes a claim under the Federal Trade Commission Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law regarding First Amendment rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable foreseeability in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving undue influence in the context of a testamentary instrument?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for cross-appeal from an order granting attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used by a court to determine the severity of a defendant's sentence?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a plaintiff's claim for fraudulent inducement under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a physician to request a request for Utilization Review?
California, United States of America
Can a failure to instruct the jury on the section 511 defense be cured?
California, United States of America
Can an employer take a contribution holiday and recover surplus from an employee pension plan?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the state of the law in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a challenge to a forgery conviction under section 470, subdivision (d) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does the nexus of the Three Strikes and the One Strike Law need to be discussed?
California, United States of America
Does a modified jury instruction in a mental health case require a jury to determine whether a mentally disordered offender would be hospitalized or released on parole?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a motion to suppress evidence because the evidence subsequently obtained was "fruit of the poisonous tree"?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review of motions made pursuant to People v. Marsden?
California, United States of America
What is the Applicant’s second argument in his application for leave of execution under s. 6 of the Charter of Human Rights Act?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a difference between a federal court and a district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the court interpreted the definition of a "hostile work environment" under the Civil Rights Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for loss of grief caused to the owner by the respondent in an unlawful seizure?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing an action for non-compliance with a court order?
Ontario, Canada
When can a witness deny that they have any memory of the event?
California, United States of America
Can an attorney bind a client to a stipulation?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of prior convictions on the admissibility of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a person has a valid claim to be entitled to sue for damages?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where the court has ruled that records of a previous action and minutes of settlement must be produced?
Ontario, Canada
Can a motion to strike the jury in a medical malpractice action be struck out after a jury has been struck out?
Ontario, Canada
When will the statute of limitations be tolled as to claims against an absent defendant?
California, United States of America
When will the Registrar's motion to strike portions of the Appeal Book be denied?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for determining that a penalty assessed as part of a penalty assessment does exceed the maximum amount authorized by law?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have a duty to take reasonable care?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the meaning of grossly unfairness?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for unjust enrichment in the context of a business case?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the common law grant prosecutors immunity for certain actions?
Manitoba, Canada
Is there an adequate factual analysis to compensate for the lack of a transcript?
Ontario, Canada
What is a withdrawal from control in the sense of custody of the correction authorities?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of having to consider a motion for writ of habeas corpus in a separate order?
California, United States of America
What is considered competent to testify in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the costs and attorney fees of Respondents to an appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a good faith, mistaken belief as to the age of the victim a defense in a statutory rape case?
California, United States of America
Is a nurse’s note of observations of a patient's condition admissible in evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a judge permitted to review the transcripts of the preliminary hearing before the trial?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted Section F of the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the natural and probable consequences doctrine in cases involving assault and disturbing the peace?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a continuance for discovery in a motion to quash?
California, United States of America
How have photographs of a defendant been used as evidence in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the testatrix's mental state?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving that a delay in a preindictment was prejudicial to the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a non-Métis member of the public be allowed to register to vote in an election?
Alberta, Canada
What are the constitutional implications of a termination of a father's parental rights?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the respondent exclude evidence of Facebook posts made by the applicant during her cross examination?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on discrimination based on membership of a group?
Ontario, Canada
Is a motorcyclist entitled to claim title to a motorcycle?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for an expert testimony in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Is a mortgagee permitted to sell or dispose of the goods in the ordinary course of business?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that a reasonable driver would know that there was ice on the road surface?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an appellate court to affirm a judgment of a federal district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts considered Miranda warnings that do not inform a defendant of his right to consult with appointed counsel prior to questioning?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a suspect need the assistance of counsel to insure fairness of any in person pretrial identification arranged by the police?
California, United States of America
Can a claim of ineffective counsel be established by assuming that there are a number of potentially available witnesses who could be able to provide mitigating testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in Rule 33 cases involving a finding that the verdict was against the weight of the evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a state claim against a federal defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a finding that the burden of proving suicidal intent was on the insurance company?
California, United States of America
What is the role of counsel for all parties in making a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Can a non-profit organization of or for handicapped persons sue for injunctive relief under section 504 of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an irrevocable license need to be in place?
California, United States of America
What is the test for removing an unsupported theory from a jury's consideration?
California, United States of America
Can a contingency for future loss of income be proven and established on the record?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found not guilty of a charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a criminal defendant plead no contest in the trial court and then claim on appeal that his plea lacks evidentiary support?
California, United States of America
Is it unconscionable for a property owner to withdraw permission from his neighbour’s use of his property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving reasonable diligence under discovery rule?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a sentence for possession of a Class A drug with a street value of $200,000 was excessive or excessive?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a court need to consider defendant's state of mind in directing plaintiff to enter the cage?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a jury be able to exclude evidence from a psychiatric examination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a custodian of records refuse to comply with a subpoena?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving possession of boots?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for challenging a judge's decision to grant a motion in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is compelled representation of an indigent in a criminal case a taking of property without just compensation?
California, United States of America
Does a prospective juror's comments during the jury selection process influence the jury's deliberations?
California, United States of America
Is proof of the precise entity having ownership not essential?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for recovery of punitive damages in a sexual assault case?
"New York", United States of America
Is attorney-client privilege protected?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is privileged correspondence between a lawyer and a client?
British Columbia, Canada
