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.
Is an ordinance to regulate gambling within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Police Service valid if not in conflict with general law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance in a writ of habeas corpus case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 667.5.5 of the California Criminal Code when a defendant has been convicted of a prior criminal offence?
California, United States of America
Is a bankruptcy trustee obligated to pursue all causes of action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a dentist who wants to express his opinion at trial?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does section 4019 of the California Civil Rights Act have retroactive effect?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the terms of a plea agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the value of a claim in constructive trust?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a weakness in the evidence of a nurse who did not relate the onset of symptoms in her foot to the sensation she felt while repositioning a patient?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of a stolen vehicle offence?
California, United States of America
What is the contractual risk undertaken by a surety in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of making an error in a reply brief?
California, United States of America
What is the testator's obligation to make provision for an adult child?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a search warrant requiring the return of the subject items?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of damages for loss of income earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on assault by a member of the police?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting a statement by a federal judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a sentencing error in a criminal case affect a defendant's due process rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike a jury notice in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
Does Attorney-General for Canada have to be Attorney General for Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the state of the law in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing loss of earning capacity in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for calculating future care costs against future earnings?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on permissive inference in a witness statement?
California, United States of America
Does a statutory amendment to the California Constitution need to be approved by the California Supreme Court?
California, United States of America
If an employer has not responded to a Transit Union grievance, can the union claim damages?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does consent to a magistrate judge entitle the parties to a particular magistrate judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law on sexual assault by inmates of a maximum security prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for attorney fees under section 1021.5 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted statements of counsel at trial?
California, United States of America
Can a plea bargain that binds the witness only to testify truthfully and not in a prearranged fashion be deemed invalid?
California, United States of America
Does a supervisor who was informed of an alleged violation of the Eighth Amendment have been held liable if he or she failed to remedy the violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a common law partner be able to claim sole ownership of a property?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to have counsel present when a witness is shown a photograph of a lineup?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a summary judgment motion judge have the authority to grant summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff's claim that his Miranda rights were violated?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant bring a claim against the prosecutor for improper comment on his failure to testify?
California, United States of America
When will a defendant be punished for the most serious crime but not for the more serious crime?
California, United States of America
What objectives must be met when making an initial spousal support order under s. 15.2(6)?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving error on a section 388 petition?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations for medical malpractice apply when the client discovers the cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a violation of the rule of reason?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a union required to investigate every grievance before taking it to arbitration?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Does the 9th Circuit of California have any jurisdiction over the issue of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be ordered to perform a specific performance in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the federal liberty interest in a transfer of an inmate from a state to another state?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of lewd and disorderly conduct on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imputing income for support purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the law on solicitor-and-client costs?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff claim punitive or exemplary damages for non-compensatory losses?
Ontario, Canada
What is the scope of a review of the evidence in the context of a motion for summary judgment?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for negligence in the construction of a railway line?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of 26 U.S.C. C. 7206(1) of the Criminal Code and what is the test for a perjury charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant made a motion to amend the pretrial order?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that the court erred?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing in a medical malpractice action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a finding of guilty of gross misconduct in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is equalization of net family properties equalization a general rule?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of establishing a prima facie case in an application under s. 27(1)(c)?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an indefinite employment contract be terminated with reasonable notice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a finding of no misconduct in a professional conduct review panel finding no misconduct?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for using excessive force against a student?
Yukon, Canada
Can a constitutional error be found harmless beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a consent order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a general negligence and breach of contract claim?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for nervous shock?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a convicted drug dealer subject to additional penalties under section 12022 of the Criminal Code for having a firearm at the crime scene?
California, United States of America
Can evidence of sexual assault be used in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is adverse possession continuous or continuous?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denial of a disability insured claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Defendant have an affirmative defense of the "antique firearm" exception?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a de novo decision in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in cases in which the prosecution relies mainly on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
Does accepting an arbitration award waive that party's right to appeal the award?
California, United States of America
What are the grounds of appeal against the findings of fact, the inferences he drew from the facts, and his assessments of credibility and reliability?
Ontario, Canada
Can a jury acquit a defendant of conspiracy to commit murder after the agreement was made?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a finding of gang enhancements and gang related firearm use enhancements under rule 4.447 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to consider whether a charge is a lesser included crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there was any error in a jury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a waiver of child support?
California, United States of America
What factors will a court consider when determining the maximum fine for a defendant who is convicted of a charge of gross negligence?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to substantial indemnity costs for making an offer to pay in exchange for a release of all claims?
Ontario, Canada
Is an agreement requiring only that the witness testify fully and truthfully valid valid?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a murder by lying in wait?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of solicitor-client relationship?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for a private citizen arrest?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff bring a malicious prosecution cause of action?
California, United States of America
Does the procedure for obtaining litigation expenses need to be the vehicle for a full-blown lawsuit?
California, United States of America
Is a motion denying a defendant's right to sue for damages based on a denial of due process?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing a defendant's innocence?
California, United States of America
What factors must a judge consider in assessing credibility?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of public misfeasance?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the supervising agent believe that the probable cause affidavit took precedence over the warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of section 15 of the Charter on discrimination?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for reviewing a judgment dismissing a complaint after the granting of a demurrer without leave to amend?
California, United States of America
What issues may be raised in an appeal from a guilty or no contest plea without a certificate of probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is the test for resentencing when a sentence has been stricken on review?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have courts found a mother guilty of parental alienation and/or found her to be in contempt and ordered a sanction of costs to indemnify the father for all costs of the proceedings?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a case such as the one at bar?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the duty of the federal government to consider reasonable alternatives to an impact statement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is considered to be inadmissible parol evidence in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for privacy rights of a person carrying a briefcase?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a court have to appoint an expert to assist it in making a dangerousness determination?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a minimum sentence on a defendant who has successfully defended against the crime charged?
California, United States of America
Is there an expectation and general understanding that an individual filling in a registration of a live birth form provides information about the birth father?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for a new trial on the grounds of juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
Is a 19-year-old who is a paying parent of a child not entitled to maintenance?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an administrative tribunal’s ability to set its own rules?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the state of the law on exculpatory provisions in fiduciary law?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies need to be circumvented by bringing an action seeking injunctive relief?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof for a moving party?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a public defender act under color of state law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances have police officers found marijuana plants in a basement at the scene of a suspected burglary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a judge to determine the appropriate amount of costs in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making a demand on a guarantor?
British Columbia, Canada
What are compelling reasons to allow the petitioner only party/party costs for this assessment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that an allegation of bias against the Patry family is reasonable?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for ineffective assistance of trial counsel?
California, United States of America
Can a jury sustain the special circumstance of felony murder by means of explosives?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of showing an unequivocal waiver of immunity from the federal government?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a conviction for impersonation before a peace officer?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine whether a plaintiff has a duty of fairness or natural justice?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does the Rules of Court have the force of statute?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted Gilmer v. Gilmer in the context of collective bargaining agreements?
California, United States of America
What is a management fee for a plaintiff in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
When weighing the deleterious effects of the impugned provisions in the workplace insurance system against their salutary benefits, what are the implications?
Ontario, Canada
Can a wife join her husband in suing their medical insurer?
California, United States of America
Are future earnings recoverable in a survival of actions case?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion of appeal brought by a plaintiff in her personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim against a prison official under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of both burglary and receipt of stolen property?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court consider whether there is sufficient evidence to support a motion to dismiss an application for relief from the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
Under what strict scrutiny standard of review, is the state required to establish that it has a compelling interest?
California, United States of America
What is the initial burden to show a defendant that a plaintiff's action has no merit?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of petty theft and conspiracy?
California, United States of America
Does age-based discrimination violate equal protection?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court impose strict liability on a manufacturer of prescription drugs?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective counsel in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is qualified privilege in employment law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of attempted premeditated murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing first degree murder to voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause when relying on information from an untested informant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a special relationship between a representor and a plaintiff be considered relevant to the determination of a duty of care?
Ontario, Canada
Does the question of whether a defendant knowingly and voluntarily entered into a guilty plea need to be reviewed de novo by a federal habeas court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the guilt of a aider and abettor in a manslaughter case?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have met his burden of meeting his burden to bring a motion for arbitration?
California, United States of America
What is the basis for an independent review of the case?
California, United States of America
When will a court of appeal review the constitutionality of a probation condition?
California, United States of America
What is a reasonable expectation of loss that may support a claim for damages?
Ontario, Canada
Does the error in allocating the burden of proof in the case of Steeg v. R.S.C.O.R.O., result in a reversal on the facts of the case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing a witness’s body language?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a lawyer bind a client when they enter into an agreement?
Alberta, Canada
Can a plaintiff obtain attorney's fees for time spent pursuing injunctive relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a designated individual beneficiary of a life insurance policy have an obligation to collect the proceeds of the policy from the estate of the insured?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for making an order that would have been made by a different judge?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing that a plaintiff has engaged in a prohibited activity?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a prior strike allegation?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of identifying a specific privilege to prevent the discovery of confidential information?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining whether a jury has found a defendant guilty of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to defend himself in court?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of intentional infliction of emotional distress?
California, United States of America
Is a Police Complaint Board (PSB) member allowed to speak out in the presence of a police community support officer?
Ontario, Canada
What is the limitation of cross-examination of witnesses in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosing information that is "relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending litigation"?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in the California Court of Appeal and what is the test for determining whether there is sufficient evidence to support a motion to dismiss the motion?
California, United States of America
What is a cause of action for legal malpractice?
California, United States of America
Are third parties bound to the findings of the common issues trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant defend against criminal charges by showing that a third person committed the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a respondent's explanation of discriminatory practice is reasonable or satisfactory?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does collateral estoppel apply where a party has not had a full opportunity to litigate the issue?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the prosecution's burden to prove the elements of a sentence enhancement under the California Robbery Act?
California, United States of America
What constitutes substantial evidence of incompetence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for limiting counsel's argument in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having to seek a rehearing as a condition to judicial review?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be ordered to pay restitution as a condition of supervised release?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law regarding access to cannabis for medical purposes?
Ontario, Canada
On appeal, how do we review an order on an anti-SLAPP motion de novo?
California, United States of America
What is the evidence against the Opponent for using the trade-mark Pandemic 101?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the duty of an employee who has been wrongfully discharged before his term of service has expired, to seek other employment?
California, United States of America
Is offset offset a defense of payment in a cross-demanding action?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for a sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a misstatements of fact in a search warrant affidavit legal insufficient as to probable cause to search the house on 94th Street?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of personal injury cases involving baseball players?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it possible for a party seeking to impute income to get to the first step of the evidentiary foundation?
Ontario, Canada
Is privity binding to a party in a subsequent proceeding?
Ontario, Canada
Can a single act or course of conduct by a defendant lead to convictions for assault with intent to commit rape during the commission of a first degree burglary?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof against an aider and abettor in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a jury reasonably infer that a defendant was present at the scene of a burglary?
California, United States of America
Can a federal district court's evidentiary ruling be reviewed for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with cases where a plaintiff failed to provide an adequate record of error?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the construction of the evidence offered by the US Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a collateral habeas review of a state conviction, is the reasonable doubt standard applied specifically?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case where a doctor was found guilty of conspiracy to commit grand theft?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant was legally insane at the time of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat under section 422 of the California Public Prosecutions Act?
California, United States of America
Does a fractured left clavicle and contusion of the left shoulder and upper chest constitute aggravation of breast cancer?
"New York", United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a jury trial in a civil case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of demonstrating serious issue in relation to the officer's refusal to defer his removal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a gang crime count can be retried?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a nexus between a criminal street gang and the underlying crime?
California, United States of America
