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 a state attorney to be disciplined for wilful breach of discipline?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 1252(g) of the Immigration Code apply to claims of discrimination in the context of deportation proceedings?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances have the courts noted that there are two separate hearings before different hearing boards?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion for malicious conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a contract where the parties do not agree to arbitrate?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of statute 46 Edw. III of the Constitution on copies of the indictments of treason and felony?
Ontario, Canada
What is the government's position on the psychological impact of the victim's parents on the sentencing of a defendant in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for section 2254(e)(2) of the US Constitution when it comes to determining whether an evidentiary hearing is necessary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an independent review of the record on an appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a divorce action for separate maintenance between the same parties involve the same subject matter within the meaning of the above stated rule?
California, United States of America
Does a trial court have a sua sponte obligation to instruct on unreasonable self-defense?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated a claim of error as to whether jury instructions in a sexual assault case properly explain the elements of the offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of “designated”?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the evidentiary problem in s. 19 of the Canadian Human Rights Code on discrimination against elderly single women?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an informed consent claim in an obstetric case?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant's probation status relevant to his flight from a crime scene?
California, United States of America
How has section 1016.5 of the California Criminal Code been interpreted in the context of a motion to vacate a plea?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is a sole or superseding cause in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for entitlement to spousal support at 21?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with the collection of taxes on property exempt from taxation?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine whether a parent has made a loan or advance?
Ontario, Canada
How will we sustain a conviction against a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the crime of willful failure to pay tax?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to have a claim of inadequate counsel rejected on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does voir dire need to ask jurors' drug history?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making declarations stating the facts on which the claims are based?
California, United States of America
Does 3E1.1 allow a judge to weigh against a defendant's exercise of constitutional or statutory rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does interference with legal privilege imply prejudicially affected cases?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for 'perpetrating' a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motorcyclist to be found guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the principle of credibility and credibility of a corporation?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the exclusionary rule apply when evidence is obtained in objectively reasonable reliance on a defective search warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissible evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the independent purpose rule apply specifically to felony-murder special circumstances?
California, United States of America
What is the test for judicial review of a final decision or order rendered by an administrative agency?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an attempted murder charge?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a motion to quash?
California, United States of America
Is a successful plaintiff required to pay the costs of the unsuccessful Defendant in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes a material change in the meaning of the word "material change"?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a jury uphold a conviction on any factual theory that is supported by the evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be held liable in nuisance for failing to top a tree?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a judge have the same powers as a justice conducting a preliminary inquiry under Part XVIII of the Criminal Code?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any error in instructing the jury on the law of conspiracy?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving the presumptively correct assessment to the taxpayer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the exclusionary rule in search and seizure cases involving telephonic search warrant procedures?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a vendor make representations as to the maturity date of a mortgage that is not being assumed by the purchaser, but is later than represented?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for instructing a jury on the principles of law relevant to the issues raised by the jury?
California, United States of America
Does the majority of the Supreme Court of Canada have any power or authority to determine whether a crime committed by an ethnic minority was committed on account of race?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada under s. 12 of the Canada-Canada Border Security Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the unauthorized presence of an alternate juror during jury deliberations reversible error?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a trial court to provide explanatory instructions to a plaintiff who has not requested them?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is liable for food poisoning?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for overturning findings of fact of the trial judge on appeal?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for overturning a criminal conviction for insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period on a federal habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Honduras have any capacity to protect its nationals?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that the intent to kill is not an essential element to murder by torture?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "sustained fear" under section 422 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
Does a juvenile court's order requiring disclosure of a witness list conflict with the work product protection for witness lists?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for awarding statutory attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that an individual is still a member of a tribe at the time of the signing of a treaty?
MultiRegion, United States of America
To what extent can the First Amendment be considered by this Court?
"New York", United States of America
Can an employer be vicariously liable for an employee’s actions?
Alberta, Canada
What is the quantum of damages for a plaintiff in a personal injury action?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for disclosing confidential records to the defense?
California, United States of America
What is the rule-of-five when it comes to car parking in residential areas?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to withdraw an attorney from a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does a provision in the Civil Code of Civil Procedure apply to gift tax cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted s. 5 of the SEF 44 Endorsement of the Motor Vehicle Act?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law supporting a claim that a defendant failed to make a good cause for discovery or disclosure?
California, United States of America
What evidence can be led through an RCMP officer regarding the circumstances of the statement?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a search warrant be extended to include other items of personal property that may relate to the case?
"New York", United States of America
Can a marriage contract be set aside if one of the parties regrets it?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for asserting a right of silence under the Fifth Amendment?
California, United States of America
When a minor modification to a legislative act is a minor amendment to the legislation?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for terminating a retained attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing causation as the source of a loss?
British Columbia, Canada
How have police officers testified during trial on subjects based on their training and experience?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of personal views on whether there was probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a prior conviction is for a violent felony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a prosecutor vouch for the credibility of a witness by referring to evidence that was not in the record?
California, United States of America
On what grounds can defense counsel be ineffective counsel in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are some examples of the law in the history of patent law?
Ontario, Canada
Can a husband who encumbered his wife's matrimonial home by moving assets to a corporation in which he had no interest in the corporation?
Ontario, Canada
How has the client responded to a lawyer's email asking her to choose a judge over a jury?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the proper standard of passion in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the range of damages for wrongful dismissal?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a collusive bargain was not collusive?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the standard of review for implied malice in a second degree murder case?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a description of the elements of and possible sentences for her criminal convictions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the defense of necessity in an assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of an inquiry into the character and fitness of an applicant who was involved with gangs and right wing extremist groups?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a lawsuit filed in the wrong federal court be cured by transfer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a judge be compelled to testify regarding their deliberative deliberations?
Northwest Territories, Canada
Can a defendant be found guilty of assisting in the commission of a crime?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted hearsay exceptions?
California, United States of America
Is a non-examining opinion of a physician sufficient to be considered substantial evidence in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a trial court required to provide a Romanian interpreter for a witness in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a knife an inherently deadly weapon?
California, United States of America
What steps have been met in the first and second steps set out in Rab for award of loss of future earnings capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting an uncharged crime?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate length of notice for a plaintiff's notice of dismissal?
Alberta, Canada
What are the findings of an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
What are the elements for a backward-looking access cause of action?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of contributory negligence preclude damages in tort?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law in which a plaintiff has been awarded a life-long disability or disability benefit?
Alberta, Canada
Does the law of imperfect self-defense need to be reviewed by a reasonably competent attorney?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finding that a collision took place in the crosswalk?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a defendant has a presumption of prejudice against the applicants in a motion for summary judgment?
Yukon, Canada
What is the test for a change in s. 17(4) of the Divorce Act?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the entrapment defense?
California, United States of America
In a motor vehicle accident case, what is the judgment of a police officer who failed to attend the scene at the scene of the accident?
California, United States of America
Does prior exclusive jurisdiction apply to a receiver's claim for possession of the receiver's property?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing entitlement to an award for unpaid overtime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a claim of insufficient evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is there an express legal grant?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for making a timely and specific objection on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on the value of a homemaker's contribution to a husband's income?
Ontario, Canada
What is the general rule on appeal to the theory advanced below?
California, United States of America
What is the test for Rule 37 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the court accept an offer of restitution as evidence in an embezzlement case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a prima facie case for discrimination based on a physical disability?
California, United States of America
What is the test for 'correct cost accounting' in the context of attorney's fees?
California, United States of America
How has the Massiah rule been interpreted in the context of a plaintiff's identification?
California, United States of America
How has the court considered the probation report and recommendation of the probation officer?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court return a child from South Africa to the United States?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an adverse action against an employee who was found guilty of misconduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a public body refuse disclosure under section 14 of the FOIPP Act?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for establishing, administering and terminating a conservatorship under the LPS Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claimant has a severe impairment that significantly limits their ability to do basic work activities?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the applicable law for appellate review of a finding made by the trial court?
California, United States of America
Can a rescinding party stay in possession of the property involved?
California, United States of America
Does the sham pleading doctrine require us to agree to a third amended complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding sole custody to the wife in a custody dispute?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant admitted that they were under the influence of drugs?
California, United States of America
What case law exists that allows a defendant to be negligent per se in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 61(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, s. 61(2) of which a bank can call for endorsement of its notes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has a viable cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is lawyer-client privilege?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the causes of action for breach of contract?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between punitive damages and civil penalties?
California, United States of America
Is a unionized employee entitled to self-organization as a condition of employment?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of implied acquittal apply to cases in which the jury deadlocked on the greater offence?
California, United States of America
Can a jury restrain a defendant in the presence of the jury?
California, United States of America
When will a change in the law excuse counsel's failure to object at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the probate court's stated reason for its decision not to allow expert testimony at trial?
California, United States of America
How have courts determined who is responsible for what in a melee?
California, United States of America
What is a duty of care for a defendant in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances must a jury reject counsel's argument that the witness was not credible?
California, United States of America
Can the attempted murder charge (count 1) be retried?
California, United States of America
Can a pro se lawyer recover reasonable attorney's fees?
California, United States of America
Does defendant have served his sentence in his drug possession case while he is serving time in his domestic violence case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 7(7) of the Criminal Code of Canada on the defence of the BCAA?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a trial court's exercise of discretion in admitting or excluding evidence reviewable for abuse?
California, United States of America
What is the standard jury instruction for jury instructions in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for cancelling or reducing child support arrears?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any duplication of legal services or duplication of costs for services in this appeal?
Ontario, Canada
Does a prosecutor's argument that provocation reduces a murder to voluntary manslaughter constitute misconduct?
California, United States of America
Is a party entitled to double costs where it recovers a judgment that is more favourable than the amount offered?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for consent under s. 11(b) of the Criminal Code?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for disposition under Rule 18A?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts in Canada dealt with dangerous offender applications under Part XXI of the Criminal Code?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What obligations does the trial court have to instruct the jury on general principles of law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for corroborating evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of consultation in aboriginal law?
Alberta, Canada
Can a municipality be held liable for negligence or breach of a by-law where a heifer was running at large contrary to the by-laws of the municipality?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is the Settlement Agreement properly characterized as a Pierringer agreement?
Alberta, Canada
What are the relevant factors used by a judge to determine whether or not a child has been removed from the custody of his mother?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for setting off a set off?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an abuse of discretion finding against a father in a case of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Can a prison official be held liable for denial or delay of medical care for a prisoner's serious medical needs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between loss of jurisdiction over the person and over the offence?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Are there any cases where a pretrial detainee has been able to challenge the conditions in which they have been held in solitary confinement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the issues of credibility and of facts in the context of patent unreasonability?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the difference between a contingency fee agreement and a fee-for-service contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an Eighth Amendment violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making an argument that a defendant has forfeited the argument in the trial court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for permanent pain in a motor vehicle accident?
Ontario, Canada
Is a decision by a federal court not reviewable because the court did not exercise its authority to depart?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there sufficient evidence to infer that a driver went to sleep?
Alberta, Canada
Is a joint owner of a property entitled to that asset because there was a gift of beneficial interest to them?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a request for counsel in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the amendment to the Statement of Claim in a motor vehicle accident case?
Alberta, Canada
Does a jury's acquittal of a charge of sexual assault prevent a sentencing court from considering the conduct underlying the charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a default judgment be set aside?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making an "all in" offer under Rule 37 of the Rules?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a bonus incentive clause in a contract enforceable?
Alberta, Canada
Does a defendant have a constitutional right to proceed without counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test used to determine whether an action taken in violation of a statutory provision is valid?
California, United States of America
How has the juvenile court judge been compared to the appellate judge in a custody dispute?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for sharing income between spouses?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for the right to possess and use of a handgun?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for an award for past loss of income earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review in the tort of conversion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on assumption of risk?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether or not to order disclosure of personnel records?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is common design or plan, or intent, between a crime and a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the proper rebuttal to a prosecutor's argument that a defendant's past record of good behavior might not hold true if he was sentenced to life without parole?
California, United States of America
