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 deficiencies in the police investigation and explanation for the failure of other investigative procedures to yield evidence about who killed the deceased?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for objecting to a criminal conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for judicial discretion in marriage cases?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a motion for a continuance and a motion to obtain retained counsel?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a father be awarded joint custody of a child in his day-to-day care unit?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the Court have authority to appoint counsel for an indigent petitioner in a habeas corpus proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated vicarious liability claims against a government employee who is not identified as an employee?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff failed to return to the west side of the road after colliding with another vehicle?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a finding was prejudicial or resulted in a miscarriage of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the validity of a judgment in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on repressing defamatory statements in the media?
California, United States of America
Can a party misusing power of attorney and gaining personal benefit be required to pay special costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a reasonable probability of a more favorable result within the meaning of Watson?
California, United States of America
What is the test for respecting the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a delay of 10 years with no action or contact between counsel?
Ontario, Canada
How have the BCSC treated gaps in the reporting of a plaintiff to her physician?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a claim of medical malpractice or negligence under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for sanctions against a defendant in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a pro se pleading?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors are considered to determine the quantum of damages awarded in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a bridging clause in a collective agreement?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a property owner obtain a judicial vested right to complete construction pursuant to a zoning permit?
California, United States of America
Does the applicant have capacity to enter into and sign a mental health release?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion for adjournment under the SPPA?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of murder sufficient to allow the jury to find the essential elements of first degree murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a parent have a right to discipline their child?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant principles regarding spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in the impeachment process?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a motor vehicle accident on a plaintiff's mental health?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a federal judge's failure to depart downward from the sentencing guidelines reviewable on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a motion to withdraw a plea be denied by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for rectifying an order of rectification?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the doctrine of plain view in the context of search warrants?
"New York", United States of America
Can a court consider any marital misconduct on the part of the other spouse when making an order for support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof against a defendant for a prior offence?
California, United States of America
What is the exhaustion requirement for a prisoner to file a complaint against a prison officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a partnership in a restaurant?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with the issue of credit for the dismissal of a servant?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have courts interpreted privacy guarantees in the context of inspections in the securities industry?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an anti-suit injunction?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a claim of negligent failure to provide adequate care for elderly carers?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a disc bulge in the arms was caused by a work incident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a judgment of dismissal on a disability claim against the General Telephone Disability Plan?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a child relocation on a parent's relationship?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Is a prison guard's physical sexual assault of an inmate offensive to human dignity and may violate the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review in the Ninth Circuit of the Court of Appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 667.61 of the California Penal Code require a defendant to engage in a course of conduct in which he or she is a co-defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an order of restitution in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How does a Rule 12(b)(6) motion survive?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a court to determine whether a parent has a valid claim for custody of their child?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the probation officer treated the responses of a probation officer to a defendant's references?
California, United States of America
Can a party to an action extend the action by unilateral action, when nothing has been done to materially advance the action for five years or more?
Alberta, Canada
What is the scope of discovery in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of demonstrating prejudice against a defendant who entered into a no contest plea?
California, United States of America
Can an employer recover the amount expended by an employee who elects to claim workmen's compensation under the California Labor Code against a negligent third party?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside a garnishing order before judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of a long-term relationship on a spousal support award?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the reason why Attorney General Sanchez has not submitted a supplemental brief to the California Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for admitting evidence in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a police encounter with an individual and what constitutes a detention?
California, United States of America
What is the proper venue for a personal injury proceeding in Canada?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for finding that a plaintiff has a valid claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for failing to give way to an ambulance, police or fire department vehicle?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for freedom of expression under s. 2(b) of the Charter of Canada?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for a motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel in admitting text messages between a defendant and her sister?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining expert costs in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where a plaintiff was denied a right to possess a shotgun?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test of ambiguity in the context of attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What is the adequate alternative remedy principle?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on cross-examination?
California, United States of America
Does interference with access to counsel constitute interference with Access to Counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the federal cause of action and damages for constitutional violations by federal actors?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for a federal court to grant probation for a minor who was found guilty of making a mistake on page 12 of the Federal Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the issue of pretrial publicity at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant challenge a grand jury indictment on the grounds that the evidence was not presented to the grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a motion supporting the forfeiture of a bond be supported by a declaration that does not specify a date or place of execution?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a class proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining if a buyer of a car is entitled to attorney fees for time expended in litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on weapon enhancements in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has been detained in custody for over one year?
British Columbia, Canada
Can police search the purse of a defendant who has left it in a stolen vehicle?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a state to exercise "personal jurisdiction" against a plaintiff who is not a resident of the forum state?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal basis for an allegation of sexual assault under the Criminal Code of Ontario?
California, United States of America
Can a motion for judgment be made on the pleadings of a plaintiff who has filed late?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of Prop. 65 on a private party's ability to file an enforcement action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for terminating a parent's parental rights?
California, United States of America
Does the failure to raise a meritless defense constitute ineffective assistance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for deference to a judge’s findings of fact?
Ontario, Canada
Can a criminal defendant compel discovery of evidence from an arresting officer's personnel file?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is abuse of a district court's denial of a motion for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for fresh evidence on a judicial review?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Pension Appeal Board have an obligation to establish that the application will be successful?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for making out a copyright infringement claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law in which defense counsel either requested or acquiesced to standard jury instructions?
California, United States of America
Does admitting evidence of gang membership to prove witness bias constitute abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a conspiracy under section 371 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a debtor-in-possession or trustee not the same entity as a pre-bankruptcy company?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a duty to warn in the circumstances?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law in BC when it comes to liability for visual nuisance?
British Columbia, Canada
Is CALCRIM No. 522 a pinpoint instruction that need not be given sua sponte?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to declare a mistrial based on a witness's statement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relying on dicta in determining whether a charge under the Speedy Trial Act should be dismissed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a convicted felon entitled to procedural due process when seeking parole?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reweighing the evidence and reevaluating the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where an attorney is not held to the rule of infallibility?
"New York", United States of America
What is the burden of proof for an award for past loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Go Ha entitled to specific performance damages for failing to complete option purchase?
British Columbia, Canada
What jurisdiction has been granted to an appeal by a federal district court against the denial of a petition for habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of a court's failure to inform the jury that the prosecution has to prove all elements of all offenses beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Does a bank have security attached to a primary debtor's book debt?
Alberta, Canada
Does a judge have authority to grant time served in custody credit under section 3585 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of identifying as an officer to a minor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim under section 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appellate review of a finding of actual malice in a defamation case?
California, United States of America
Is there substantial evidence of involuntary manslaughter against defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of a class for purposes of section 4(1)(b) of the CPA?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on allegations of stock manipulation?
Alberta, Canada
What is the impact of the Guidelines on sentencing in criminal cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Court have to take the testimony of Petitioners as true?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a selling agent establish a fiduciary relationship with a vendor?
British Columbia, Canada
Does paragraph 9 of the Statement of Claim need to be struck out?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a demurrer in a notice to quit for failure to pay rent?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor who uses deceptive or reprehensible methods to persuade the jury commit misconduct?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances would a jury have found a defendant not guilty of a charge of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
In a sexual assault case, what is the limitation period?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has been charged with a sexual offence committed by another defendant as a result of his past sexual conduct?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff sue only the insured motorist's uninsured motorist insurer?
Ontario, Canada
What is the relationship between a host and a guest?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a jury's verdict was based on the evidence of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for a plaintiff to claim after furnishing reasonably sufficient proof of loss for claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a police arrest and a consensual encounter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for allowing police witnesses to opine that their exculpatory witnesses were lying?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing an action pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, section 583?
California, United States of America
What is the test for promissory estoppel?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What constitutes an undertaking by a fiduciary?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a defendant made an intelligent choice in making a final decision on whether to accept a plea of guilty?
California, United States of America
How has the court treated a motion to reduce a sexual assault conviction to a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What is considered substantial evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is insufficient evidence sufficient to overturn a jury's verdict?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to forfeit his claim of error if he receives challenged evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of good cause to withdraw a plea?
California, United States of America
Does a federal court have jurisdiction to review a decision made by the Department of Justice under the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a conflict of interest between a solicitor for one party and that solicitor for the other party?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the theft from a person a crime that qualifies for first degree felony murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a liquor license holder is subject to a federal tax lien?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 654 of the California Criminal Code when a defendant is convicted and sentenced for each crime committed against a different victim?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be able to bring a claim for wrongful termination under the California Workers' Compensation Act?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for family support decisions?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an occupier of a building is liable for damage caused to a plaintiff's property by an electrical shock?
Alberta, Canada
If one uses a motor vehicle to deliberately run down another then if one uses the motor vehicle, could the driver have committed the offence of murder, attempted murder or criminal negligence causing death?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for a party to be released from an undertaking?
Northwest Territories, Canada
What is the test for an entrapment defense in a case brought by defendant Armenta-Lopez?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a probation officer preparing a sentencing report for a state court judge have absolute judicial immunity from a personal injury claim brought under section 1983 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a general warrant for search and seizure of electronic devices?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the sentence of a man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 16 years old have to be consecutive or concurrent?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to and should not have to pay a restitution fine?
California, United States of America
Does the Court of Appeal have any authority or authority to interpret a document that states that a debt is enforceable?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to attorney's fees if a tort-based action is commenced arising out of the Operating Agreement?
California, United States of America
Does substantial evidence support the jury's conviction under a theory that defendant committed the murder by lying in wait?
California, United States of America
How has the court determined early retirement income for a father who takes early retirement from a hospital and private practice?
British Columbia, Canada
How have we dealt with the issue of firearm possession on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for re-examining the credibility of the witnesses in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the respondent's liability for failing to ensure that the soil on which the building was to be erected was capable of supporting its weight?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
How have the courts treated evidence obtained from an informant who had been associated with the investigating officers?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Respondent have to provide a transcript of the lower court's proceedings to support its claim of abuse of power?
California, United States of America
Is an expert's opinion not a "legal opinion"?
California, United States of America
Does a trial court have any power or authority to add a father's earning capacity to his gross income when calculating his disability benefits?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care for negligent investigation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for appellate review of a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the theory of imperfect self-defense in a voluntary manslaughter instruction?
California, United States of America
Can an appeal of an order denying injunctive relief be dismissed as moot?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of equitable remedies?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence of coercion in the context of a motion of no confidence?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving an employee has sustained a workers' compensation injury?
California, United States of America
Is impeachment evidence establishing a motivation to lie relevant?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for error in failing to instruct the jury on the elements of possession?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for setting aside a final order?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the relevant criminal record of a suspect?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of Illarramendi's failure to address these rulings in the Court of Appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it improper for a judge to vouch for the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
Can a tribe or tribal entity assert sovereign immunity when they sue a non-tribal entity in a state court?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where Directors of Industries Ltd have been found guilty of failing to prevent employees from moving to another company?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a hospital liable to a patient for a physician's malpractice?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in Canada dealt with a chef's application for a work visa?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there any case law where a defense counsel has been found to show force and fear on cross-examination?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in the admission of evidence by a federal district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the phrase "possession of a firearm" in the context of relief?
California, United States of America
What is the test for self-incrimination in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to compensation for loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an order requiring an individual to abstain from the use of alcohol and drugs?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the standard of review in the context of sexual assault cases?
California, United States of America
When a single issue is proposed for summary trial by way of summary trial, does the court have any consideration in deciding the issue as a whole?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it improper for a prosecutor to comment upon a defendant's failure to introduce material evidence or call logical witnesses?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of subpoenaing an informant in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a search of a ranch house violate the fourth amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances will the defence counsel be allowed to attach unsworn letters to an affidavit that express their opinions?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference in the standard of review between reasonableness and unreasonableness?
Canada (Federal), Canada
