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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 are the implications of a federal bankruptcy court's affirmance of a bankruptcy court order requiring the debtor to repay a judgment against him?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for proving a plaintiff’s liability for their injuries?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for maximum contact between the parents?


Ontario, Canada

Is money laundering a criminal activity that is closely related to the underlying crime?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the dual use rule in sentencing a defendant to the aggravated term on voluntary manslaughter and on the use enhancement apply?


California, United States of America

What is the burden of establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?


California, United States of America

What is the test for ineffective representation in a federal habeas petition?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the exceptions to a contract where the contract is signed by one party to the other's mistake as to the terms?


British Columbia, Canada

How have the courts treated the testimony of a witness in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

Does a prison officer have the authority to seek injunctions or declaratory relief in a medical malpractice case?


California, United States of America

Is there any case law where a tip-off from a police community support officer is sufficient to establish probable cause?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is what is required to prove recklessness?


British Columbia, Canada

Can a plaintiff continue to pursue two competing causes of action in the same case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is an annuity payout made to the respondent grossed up for tax purposes?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the legal test for determining whether a prison official is liable for injuries sustained by a prisoner as a result of unsafe conditions of confinement?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a defendant charged with possession and distribution of contraband have standing to challenge the seizure and seizure?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the standard of review applied by an appellate court reviewing a decision of a trial judge concerning matters of custody and access?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the current state of the law on the Miranda rights issue?


California, United States of America

What are the costs of a motion brought by an Applicant against the Respondent?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for defining a "gang" as a criminal activity?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a head teacher to be in charge of a classroom where a pupil has been injured in an accident?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the test for the application of s. 1(b) of the Bill of Rights?


Ontario, Canada

Is overtime included in the calculation of vacation and sick leave?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Does a plaintiff have a right to sue the Town of Sainte-Foy for improperly assessed taxes?


Saskatchewan, Canada

Can a court interfere with a trial court’s assessment of credibility?


Ontario, Canada

Is section 654 of the California Criminal Code applicable to a specific set of crimes?


California, 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 a motion to dismiss an action brought by a prisoner alleging that he has not exhausted his administrative remedies?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for meeting a statutory time limit?


Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

What is the burden on an employer to dismiss an application under s. 27(1)(c)?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for reassigning a judge to a different judge?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a trial court have an obligation to instruct the jury on the existence and definition of a lesser included offense?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will a joint tenant get possession of the premises?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What are the legal standards governing a national class action?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of sexual abuse on the apportionment of a plaintiff's wages?


British Columbia, Canada

Is harassment of a staff attorney under color of law?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is substantial evidence sufficient to be considered by the jury?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of inflammatory remarks made by a prospective juror at jury selection?


California, United States of America

Does a federal judge have the power to order a stay of an action and a payment of costs?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a contract is divisible?


Saskatchewan, Canada

How has the division of funds received from the wife's parents been determined?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the legal test for a defendant to appeal against a finding that he has been found not guilty on appeal?


California, United States of America

Can a defendant compel production of statements made to police by certain witnesses at trial?


California, United States of America

What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of pleading in a personal injury case?


Ontario, Canada

What is the standard of proof required to establish a future care item?


British Columbia, Canada

How have courts treated the issue of discrimination in the context of civil cases?


California, United States of America

What are the "allowable costs" a prevailing party can recover from an expert who has not been appointed by the court?


California, United States of America

How have courts dealt with a motion in limine where a witness made an inadvertent and improper statement to a jury?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will the attorney general not be able to call the witnesses he relied on to persuade him to change his mind?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for corroborating evidence in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of allegations of unethical conduct, misrepresentation before the court and sharp practice?


Alberta, Canada

Can police officers be found to have failed to stop the consumption of alcohol at a party where alcohol was served to minors?


California, United States of America

When will a court grant an extension to a conditional discharge order for non-compliance?


Ontario, Canada

Can a city enact legislation that conflicts with state law?


California, United States of America

Can a vendor's silence or misstatement to a purchaser of a latent defect amount to a misrepresentation?


Alberta, Canada

When will a jury accept evidence of prosecutorial misconduct in the closing argument?


California, United States of America

What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to enter a plea?


California, United States of America

Is it a professional decision not to introduce medical evidence?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the requirements for a common vendor under which a lot can be purchased?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the defence of the defence that the engine was not true to type and would not develop the rated horse power?


Saskatchewan, Canada

Can a constructive trust be used in a summary dismissal action?


Alberta, Canada

Does counsel waive a defendant's right to move for a motion for a new trial?


California, United States of America

What is the test for reviewing an evidentiary ruling for abuse of discretion?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How have the courts treated jury instructions "as a whole" in a jury trial?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the legal test for deliberate indifference in the context of medical malpractice cases?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How has the lying-in-wait special circumstance been interpreted by the courts?


California, United States of America

What factors will be considered when assessing non-pecuniary damages?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for determining whether a trial court understood and fulfilled its responsibilities under section 352 of the California Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

How has Proposition 36 been codified in the California Penal Code and Health and Safety Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for filing a tort claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act?


MultiRegion, United States of America

When will an application be dismissed?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What is the case law on the admissibility of evidence for abuse of evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the difference between a plaintiff and plaintiff in a personal injury action?


California, United States of America

What is the "mailbox rule" applied in pro se prisoner filing cases?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there an escape hatch when the prisoner makes a claim of actual innocence?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the Commissioner of Public Prosecutions have any discretion not to commence an investigation?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the current state of the law in the context of a pending appeal?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How have the courts dealt with a motion to appeal against a finding that a defendant has failed to file a supplemental brief on appeal?


California, United States of America

Does the Attorney General have discretion to adjust the status of an alien to that of a lawful permanent resident?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the defense of selective prosecution have to be raised before trial?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a motion for a new trial for abuse of the abuse of a juror?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the range of damages for injuries arising out of a spousal assault situation?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the role of a federal trial judge in questioning a witness?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is deliberate intent an essential element of the definition of second degree murder?


California, United States of America

What is the test for mitigation of a dental malpractice claim?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for interference with a plaintiff's property rights?


British Columbia, Canada

How have the cases of two separate sexual assault cases been determined to be cross-admissible under section 1101 of the Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for imputing income to either spouse for child and spousal support purposes?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the effect of a 1995 policy directive on personal suitability for a visa application?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the burden of proving undue influence on a will?


Ontario, Canada

Can successful applicants in a case of the same kind be awarded costs in any event of the cause?


British Columbia, Canada

Does section 834a of the California Criminal Code require a citizen to refrain from resisting arrest?


California, United States of America

What factors will the court consider in determining whether to consolidate two separate actions at the same time?


Ontario, Canada

Does the Sixth Amendment give a criminal defendant the right to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses?


California, United States of America

Is Rule 14(23) of the Rules of Civil Procedure requiring a party to comply with costs orders?


Ontario, Canada

What is the economic impact of a person not in the labour force having no children?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the definition of a design defect in a product liability case?


California, United States of America

What is the prejudicial effect of attorney misconduct?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is factual impossibility a defense to the crime of attempt?


California, United States of America

Is a deputy attorney general entitled to a leave of absence under workers' compensation?


California, United States of America

Does the exclusion of those who lease lands in the district for farming exclude those who actually farm the land?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for joint custody of a child when there is conflict between the parents?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What is the test for knowing participation in a criminal conspiracy?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a public safety officer be terminated for refusing to cooperate with an investigation conducted by an outside agency?


California, United States of America

What is the test for special injury under the Special Injury Act?


"New York", United States of America

Can a judge be substituted on the basis of discriminatory comments made by a colleague?


California, United States of America

What is the test for arrest without a warrant for driving under the influence of alcohol?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for establishing a claim against creditors and others against a property owner?


British Columbia, Canada

Does the statute of limitations bar a plaintiff from seeking declaratory relief as a result of the failure to pay the Additional Amount?


California, United States of America

What is the test for interest on loss of future earnings?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for terminating spousal support under s. 15.2 of the Divorce Act?


British Columbia, Canada

Does section 1170 of the Penal Code allow a motion for a new trial after judgment in a criminal proceeding?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the plausibility standard for determining whether a defendant has committed a criminal offence?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the appellant's burden to identify and establish deficiencies in the evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review for administrative regulations?


California, United States of America

When a defendant is convicted of multiple crimes arising out of the same act or an indivisible course of conduct, can they be convicted of more than one of the crimes?


California, United States of America

What is the test for representing a representative in a class action?


Ontario, Canada

Does the Health Secretary have authority to issue retroactive regulations?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a grant deed delivered at its date and possession by the grantee?


California, United States of America

How have the Courts in the Republic of Ireland dealt with a claim for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident?


Ontario, Canada

Does the Miranda rights of a defendant need to be reviewed in the context of a criminal case?


California, United States of America

Is a jury's failure to give an instruction in a motor vehicle accident case harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?


California, United States of America

Does a denial of a motion for compassionate release for abuse of discretion incorporate de novo review with respect to questions of interpretation?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the weight given to medical opinions by treating, examining or non-examining professionals?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a snowmobile or snowmobile was involved in a collision with a snowboarder?


California, United States of America

Does a judge have discretion to sentence a defendant to two concurrent sentences?


California, United States of America

Is a wholesale merchant who sells as above in large quantities to another trader, order that the second trader may distribute piece-meal to actual consumers?


Ontario, Canada

How have the courts in India dealt with the issue of judicial review in the context of the BCCA?


British Columbia, Canada

Is further discovery of a litigant warranted?


Ontario, Canada

What is the legal test for whether a defendant is mentally competent to stand trial?


California, United States of America

What is the record of the trial judge's decision not to grant a motion for a reduction in sentence for a convicted criminal with intent to pervert the course of justice?


California, United States of America

Is there any case law where a defendant has been found guilty of a series of crimes against children for a single crime?


California, United States of America

What is the deference exercised in abuse of review?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the state collateral review process for a plaintiff?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the weight of containers and packaging used in the distribution of prescription drugs?


Ontario, Canada

Can a protective order be issued in favor of J. H. under section 136.2(i)(1) of the California Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a court to enforce a settlement between the parties respecting custody and access?


British Columbia, Canada

Does the Attorney General have any jurisdiction to issue a plea bargain where a mitigating circumstance is omitted from the trial record?


California, United States of America

What is a substantively reasonable sentence for a convicted rapist?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there a new legal obligation that has arisen in the context of the sexual assault statute?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a motion to dismiss the prosecution of a defendant have to be reviewed in the context of the failure to preserve his cell phone?


California, United States of America

What is the entitlement to child support for a child attending post-secondary studies?


Alberta, Canada

Is a defendant's prior conviction for violating section 273.5 of the California Criminal Code sufficient to be impeached for moral turpitude purposes?


California, United States of America

Does tribal immunity prevent a plaintiff from bringing a claim under federal law?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for opposing a motion in a personal injury case?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for a summary trial?


British Columbia, Canada

How have the courts dealt with a defendant's appeal?


California, United States of America

What is the test for appellate review of a motion to suppress?


California, United States of America

Does the Court have jurisdiction to review a party's claim to derivative citizenship?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for instructing a jury on a self-defense defense?


California, United States of America

When a sentence is stricken on review, on remand for resentencing, is a full resentencing as to all counts?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review on appeal from a judgment dismissing an action after sustaining a demurrer without leave to amend?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a motion to suppress if the property or evidence relates to a misdemeanor charge?


California, United States of America

What is the test for discovery of evidence in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of the evidence against the witness in the case?


Ontario, Canada

What is the range of damages available to a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

What is the paramount consideration in a custody matter?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for legal non-conforming use protection?


Ontario, Canada

Is a failure to properly instruct on the increased risk of harm element of section 667.61 kidnapping qualifying circumstance harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?


California, United States of America

What is the test for reversal of a verdict in a civil case?


California, United States of America

How have the courts treated the issue of common law debt against the city?


"New York", United States of America

What are the consequences of a single delict?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a conclusion of unhelpful findings of fact need to be reversed?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a charge of first degree lying-in-wait murder?


California, United States of America

What is the test for jury instructions in a personal injury case?


California, United States of America

Does the binding effect language of a contract need to be interpreted in the context of res judicata?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of conspiracy?


California, United States of America

What is the reasonableness of the hourly rates charged by defense counsel?


California, United States of America

What is the appropriate sentence for a convicted burglar with a history of violent crime?


California, United States of America

Is a murder committed for the benefit of a street gang sufficient to establish that the murder benefitted the gang?


California, United States of America

Does a trial court err by refusing to instruct on defense of another defense?


California, United States of America

Can a preliminary inquiry judge lose jurisdiction?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Is a jury instruction that refers to short time possession an incorrect statement of the law reviewed de novo?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a negative finding on personal use enhancement mean the accused was not a direct perpetrator of the crime?


California, United States of America

Is methamphetamine properly classified as a schedule II controlled substance?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How have courts interpreted Section 726(b) of the Bankruptcy Code regarding disgorgement?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for admitting or denying evidence in a civil case?


California, United States of America

Is a domestic violence victim unreliable or unreliable witness?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether to enforce by restitution a spouse's community property interest in pension payments received by the retiree spouse before partition?


California, United States of America

Can a motion to dismiss be construed as a denial of motion?


California, United States of America

How have the courts in BC dealt with the issue of judicial review of a motion of no confidence?


British Columbia, Canada

What are the consequences of sanctions imposed by a federal court for abuse of power?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are some of the claims brought against Cardoza for deliberate indifference to medical needs and conditions of confinement and denial of access to justice?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for an application to obtain leave from a judge?


Ontario, Canada

What are litigation costs for a plaintiff in a personal injury action?


California, United States of America

What are the implications of a federal district court's interpretation of statutes and guidelines?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the grounds used in a motion for a new trial?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a loss of future income earning capacity in a motor vehicle accident?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the standard test applicable under section 9(1)(n)(iii) of the Criminal Code Act?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Does the statute of limitations apply to claims under section 104 of the Land, Maritime and Transport Act?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a prosecutor have authority to dismiss an indictment because of prosecutorial misconduct?


MultiRegion, United States of America

When dealing with documents referred to in an affidavit is not necessary to consider relevance to the questions in issue?


Ontario, Canada

Does a polygraph examination violate a person's right to privacy?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence for an abuse of discretion?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining if a claimant's reason for seeking relocation is related to the relocation of the claimant's children?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a jailor have excessive force against an inmate under the Fourteenth Amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a bill of sale need to have been disclosed by the government?


MultiRegion, United States of America