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 is the test for an award of compensatory spousal support in a long-term marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an aider and abettor be found guilty of a greater homicide-related offense than the actual perpetrator?
California, United States of America
Does the forfeiture rule apply if the trial court was fully apprised of the basis for defendant's objection?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an assessment officer has properly performed their duties and properly applied a valid method of valuation?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the term "standing" in the context of Fourth Amendment claims?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of presenting evidence to support a section 1021.5 fee claim?
California, United States of America
Does a statute retroactively increase the punishment for a crime committed after the crime has been committed violate the ex post facto clause?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making restitution as a condition of probation?
California, United States of America
Is removal of appellants from the Court of Appeal nugatory to appeal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the impact of a prosecutor's "gratuitous" and "unnecessarily gratuitous" remarks to a jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a stay of proceedings?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a party need to produce the same electronically stored information in more than one form?
California, United States of America
Is a prerogative writ an appropriate method of review when a date has been set for discovery?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of trespass by trespassers on a construction company's profits?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a conflict of interest between a solicitor and a solicitor?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on “indifference” in the context of the Gronnerud decision?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to testify in their own behalf?
California, United States of America
Is contempt of an order registered under s. 13 of the Criminal Code of Canada a criminal or civil matter?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What qualifies as a special or extraordinary expense?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a person to be able to enter into a contract?
California, United States of America
Can a jury consider the fact that there was a robbery committed at the same time as the murder of the same victim?
California, United States of America
Is petitioner entitled to a de novo review of his habeas claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the distribution of unclaimed funds in a class action settlement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's right to cross-examination permissible?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant challenging a jury's interpretation of a jury instruction?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the husband be ordered to pay costs to the wife for his failure to comply with the rules of court and order the wife to pay solicitor and client costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the intent of a statute or ordinance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate sentence for a defendant who is convicted of more than one felony count?
California, United States of America
How has the extended statute of limitations been interpreted?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a party has met the moving party's burden?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with allegations of improper disclosure at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of insufficiency de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making inadmissible evidence of prior theft-related incidents?
California, United States of America
Does the Court need to review the second prong of the habitual residence test?
"New York", United States of America
Is there any cause of action against a group of teenage boys who deliberately damaged a plaintiff's sunroof?
California, 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 test for a finding that a statute is not vague and uncertain?
California, United States of America
What is the evidentiary burden placed on the Respondent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for certifying a motion by a federal district court to overturn a finding that the district court acted in the wrong way for the wrong reason?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a good faith mistake be a defense to conspiracy to sell marijuana?
California, United States of America
Is there an exclusionary rule that barred impeachment with prior inconsistent statements?
California, United States of America
What is the residual effect of a judge asking to issue a search warrant?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of aggravated murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a federal court has jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of certifying a claim for damages against a fire insurance company in a federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is post crime behavior considered in mitigation of a sentence?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the term "error of jurisdiction" in the context of judicial review?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the doctrine of "unreasonable self-defense" at the penalty phase?
California, United States of America
Is a promise made by a police officer of leniency or advantage to the accused sufficient to invalidate a confession?
California, United States of America
Can a statutory building scheme be modified or removed from a property?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the state of the law in relation to questioning?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the use of search and seizure warrants in civil cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to object to a prosecutor's statements at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the governing criteria for an application for interim spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the US Federal Bureau of Investigation assessed the credibility of an applicant's testimony at a hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a finding of insufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is it necessary to cite any authority to argue that a question of construction of a written instrument is a matter of law?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to a judicial review of a decision by the Attorney General to replace the prosecutor?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 60(b) reconsideration appropriate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a lawyer who has acted for a client by reason of conflict of interest disqualified from acting for another client?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant's attorney has fully complied with her responsibilities and no arguable issues exist?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice?
California, United States of America
Is an arbitration clause in a contract enforceable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of inadmissible evidence in an affidavit?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate punishment for an act or omission that violates more than one criminal provision?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding interest in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a waiver of a policy provision by an insurer?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of family litigation on the relationship?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Plaintiff have a constitutional right to appointed counsel in this action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for giving instruction on a defendant's failure to explain or deny evidence against him?
California, United States of America
Is negligent medical care not a constitutional violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of power when a motion to amend a complaint is granted at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a defense by a preponderance of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a written agreement supersedes all previous understandings?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the fact plaintiff is representing himself on appeal invalidate his right to be represented as an attorney?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with a motion of no arguable issues in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a jury to convict a defendant on the evidence of an accomplice who changed the form of the stolen property to a different type of vehicle?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are common issues in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the 9th Circuit have jurisdiction to dismiss a claim for wrongful dismissal as "frivolous or malicious"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for reversal of a jury's verdict in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of a property that includes a real estate commission?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for excluding evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What evidentiary issues will be considered in the evidentiary review of a motion to prohibit the use of the word "hearsay" in the context of the application?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for reversing an evidentiary ruling in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the French guideline on "express threat of death" need to be interpreted as ambiguous?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the police testified in court that appellant admitted ownership of marijuana at this juncture?
California, United States of America
Can a motion denying a motion to vacate a judgment be appealed?
California, United States of America
In reviewing an order denying a motion to suppress evidence, how does the court review the record?
California, United States of America
What are the deadlines for submitting costs in a personal injury action against Intact Insurance Company?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Eighth Amendment prohibit infliction of cruel and unusual punishment?
California, United States of America
Does a bankruptcy trustee have standing to sue third parties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a witness's location of evidence be characterized as the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree?
California, United States of America
Does a new judicial rule governing criminal procedure apply retroactively to all cases, state and federal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code prohibit multiple punishment under the same law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a defendant has not been subjected to custodial interrogation?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a contractual attorney fees provision?
California, United States of America
What is the proper division of family property and spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a demand for restitution in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to bring a personal injury action under a statutory change in the law governing personal injury actions?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof in a review of an immediate roadside prohibition?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a class action be brought against a party who has been evicted from a home where personal property has been placed in storage pursuant to a writ of possession?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to vacate or modify a judgment and sentence for possession of illegal drugs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes an "unusual danger" to a person who is in possession of an unoccupied building?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for having maximum access to a child?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of negligent misrepresentation in mortgage law?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated a motion to strike a prior conviction for sexual assault against a minor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that there is no cause of cause for concern in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a witness's testimony at trial who the jury has chosen to credit?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claim can be made against a third party?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Attorney General have a duty to instruct a jury on the element of gang enhancement?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a prior criminal conviction that qualifies as a "misdemeanor for all purposes" under section 1170.18, subdivision (k) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for denying a defendant a right to speedy trial?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be punished for kidnapping for the purpose of robbery?
California, United States of America
Is defense counsel's failure to object to the Logan evidence deficient?
California, United States of America
Can a CAIPS note be admitted as an exhibit in a decision under review?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for the proposition of insufficient evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate time for an individual to pay a fine for failing to comply with a written warning notice?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for maximum contact?
Ontario, Canada
Is it an abuse of discretion to sustain a demurrer without leave to amend?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is guilty of burglary in the second degree?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the language in each of the trusts?
Ontario, Canada
Can a contractor be held liable to third parties for injuries caused by the contractor's negligence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting a plaintiff's claim for privileged communications?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for constructive possession in a robbery case?
California, United States of America
Does Defendant have to reverse the course of instruction of a student who has been accused of making a series of instructional errors?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will an administrative finding be sufficient to invalidate an Environmental Information Review?
California, United States of America
Is a post-judgment denial of an application to reduce an eligible felony to a misdemeanor appealable?
California, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a plaintiff have to make an argument in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a utility regulator retroactively change rates to replace or be substituted to those which were charged during that period?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
When will the court apply the set-off method for child support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of making a motion for a vexatious litigant to post security?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between the Booths and the Bilottas?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for the defense of discriminatory prosecution?
"New York", United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a civil action against a doctor employed by the state?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a motion for summary judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a common law husband entitled to a vehicle that was purchased as a gift from his wife?
Ontario, Canada
Is a property insured for fire protection only if it is not contained in a particular building?
Manitoba, Canada
Does the prosecution have the right to comment on the failure of the defense to introduce material evidence?
California, United States of America
Is a jury admonished against discussing, reading or listening to media accounts or visiting the scene of the crime?
California, United States of America
Can a judge accept the amendments dealt with in paras 18.5 and 22.4 of the case as a whole?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is misleading statements a professional misconduct panel considered?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the argument that a jury can deal with complex legal and factual issues in a civil conspiracy trial?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for a defendant to repudiate a contract for reducing its construction costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for terminating the employment of an advertising agent?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a verdict of first degree murder based primarily on circumstantial evidence?
Manitoba, Canada
Does a conviction for assault qualify for a life sentence?
California, United States of America
Is it irrelevant whether the alleged failure to warn was deliberate or a mere oversight?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the firefighter's rule?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a presumption of continued insanity against a defendant who was adjudicated incompetent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Is a shareholder's right to access corporate information reviewable on a standard of correctness?
Manitoba, Canada
Is it an error of law if an applicant suffers from multiple medical conditions at the same time as the main medical condition?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the state of the law on the definition of intentional killing?
California, United States of America
Does an appellate court need to be slow to interfere with a discretionary order dealing with payment of child support?
Manitoba, Canada
In what circumstances will police officers be permitted to damage property when they execute a search warrant at the wrong house?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff who earns as much as $100,000 per year after a motor vehicle accident, who loses her right to work due to chronic pain?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a failure to warn of dangers inherent in a product constitute a defective product?
California, United States of America
What is the test for state protection in refugee law?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a claim under section 1983 of the Eighth Amendment for intentional indifference to serious medical needs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there an obligation of counsel to object to inadmissible evidence in a timely way?
Ontario, Canada
Is it easier or less expensive for a party seeking disclosure to have the full grand jury transcript at its disposal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have any authority to deny a defendant's conduct credit?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered prior criminal convictions in determining the truth of an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing an intentional killing to manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict defendant under section 803 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate amount of compensation for a plaintiff who sustained a fractured skull in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for requiring an employee to provide a report or statement in the ordinary course of their employment?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for trespass to chattel?
California, United States of America
Does a direction of a trial of a issue under Rule 221 preclude a subsequent trial of outstanding issues remaining to be heard?
Alberta, Canada
What is the burden on a party to dismiss an application pursuant to s. 27(1)(c)?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for interpretation of a clause in a contract where a plaintiff is required to provide a written assurance of his own rights?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current state of the law on qualified immunity from civil damages for civil damages against a government official?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to amend his complaint to include new unrelated claims in his amended complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff required to disclose all material facts related to the cause of action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for compensation for loss of income?
British Columbia, Canada
Is neck and scapular pain permanent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of reasonableness for a claim for special damages in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review in a vindictive prosecution case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has been successful in challenging the findings of a jury trial counsel who failed to provide a satisfactory explanation to the jury?
California, United States of America
How does the Court review a claim of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a plant grower bring an action against a nursery for failing to counterclaim in a prior claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for adverse possession of a property?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is it reasonably foreseeable that knowingly inviting guests to one's residence for the sole purpose of using illegal drugs may result in harm to third parties?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to contend on appeal that the trial court committed error by failing to provide adequate notice of the evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be able to raise a defence of legal set-off?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for making an objection at a deportation hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for retroactive aid in the context of retroactive disability benefits?
California, United States of America
What constitutes solicitation for sale of a controlled substance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving in a suppression hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an appellate court permitted to rule on a question that has not been preserved for review?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an uncharged offense is necessarily included within a charged offense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for specificity in a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a cause of action for malicious prosecution?
California, United States of America
What is the test for revocation of probation under the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a failure to instruct on a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of an unpublished appellate opinion in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is malice inferable when a party continues to prosecute an action after becoming aware that the action lacks probable cause?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a transaction be impeached?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for delay in deciding whether a criminal case should be brought before a court?
California, United States of America
Does the term 'judicial discretion' apply to the admission of threat evidence?
California, United States of America
