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 legal test for setting aside an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Does admission to the state bar mean that a plaintiff has a right to appear before the district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant who is less culpable than his codefendants receive minor participant status?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on copyright protection?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have a constitutional obligation to submit to cross-examination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the grounds of attack on a criminal judgment in a Section 2255 proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a court refuse to enforce an arbitration agreement if it is unconscionable?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for appeal against a criminal conviction?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for making a nominal offer in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff amend the statement of claim to assert constructive dismissal damages?
Ontario, Canada
Does rescission fall within the anti-SLAPP statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an appeal without a probable cause certificate?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review required for a motion to remove a person from a jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on admitting or denying a party's statements in evidence?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury at a retrial of a man convicted of a charge of second-degree murder not guilty of the same charge after the trial ended in a hung jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for following a court order?
Ontario, Canada
What factors will the Board of Arbitration for Human Rights consider when determining whether to grant relief under section 244(a)(1) of the Immigration and Border Protection Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 459 of the Penal Code extend to some misdemeanor theft crimes?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on jury misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant need to be given a Miranda warning when asked to pull into a safety zone?
"New York", United States of America
How have common law principles been interpreted in civil law?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the standard for pleading in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for seizure of a video from a police officer's body in plain view?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion to dismiss a petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a sua sponte instruction need to be given on alibi?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the fiduciary obligation of a partner in a professional services partnership?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a judge to release a defendant from detention under a warrant issued by a federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the legal requirements for a pro se pleading in a motion to dismiss a motion for failure to state a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of closing arguments in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judicial review of a corporate election?
Manitoba, Canada
Does the 9th Circuit judge have jurisdiction to hear a motion for reconsideration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law on habeas corpus when it comes to defence counsel's ineffectiveness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for granting relief from default in cases of failure to file a timely notice of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for money laundering in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for placing a plaintiff in a position where she would have been in a similar position as a result of negligence?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where in camera review is required?
California, United States of America
Can a lawyer be reprimanded for offensive correspondence that is inconsistent with the proper tone of professional communication?
Ontario, Canada
Is CALJic No. 41.41.41 of the California Criminal Code harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of a motion to amend section 1009?
California, United States of America
What is considered "substantial evidence" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing past or future loss?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting or excluding evidence under section 352 of the California Evidence Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a positive grandparent-grandchild relationship?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Eighth Amendment prohibit prison officials from using excessive force against prisoners?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a criminal defendant have a right to be personally present at a hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the general rule requiring an objection and request for admonition?
California, United States of America
What is the proper relief for a plaintiff in a police record case?
"New York", United States of America
Is a charge or encumbrance or disposition set aside on the basis of a breach of duty?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the consequence of a minor's failure to object to witness identification evidence?
California, United States of America
Does chronic pain automatically exclude coverage under the Medical Immigration Guidelines?
Ontario, Canada
What is the maximum penalty permitted by law for a violation of probation under section 3000.08 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reviewing a state court's decision to deny a petition for habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to reduce sentence for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on probable cause and privacy rights of an arrestee?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to overturn a conviction of carrying a weapon under section 924(c)(1) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an injury to be deemed an "injury" in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Does solicitor-client privilege last beyond the death of the client?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a contract has been breached or not?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to complain on appeal of comments made by a prosecutor at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a purely legal question is "readily extricated" from what might otherwise be a mixed law and fact?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to set aside an order of forfeiture?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on cross-admissibility?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted Freshman v. Atkins or its progeny?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat or threat to kill a person?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the fact that there have been no public complaints about a state of disrepair in the area?
Ontario, Canada
What remedy is available to a defendant who has breached a federal plea bargain?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation on the scope of an individual's right to sue for damages under the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the federal rule of criminal procedure 41(g) of the Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a suspect have an obligation to notify the police of the status of attorneyclient?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a Fourth Amendment right to search and seizure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are lump sum spousal support awards valid?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a finding of first degree murder?
California, United States of America
What are the procedural due process requirements of a judicial review committee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between "unreasonable self-defense" and "true self-defence"?
California, United States of America
How many reasons must a judge have to give before making a decision?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances can a defendant set aside a default judgment?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for applying the Convention on Human Rights in the context of human rights issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will police be called to a school when a teacher is on stress leave?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a defence of automatism?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a federal judge exercise supplemental jurisdiction over a state law version of the FDCPA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for de facto arrest under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Is a union entitled to make concessions if the Employer wins the strike?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a plaintiff have a right to sue the Town of Sainte-Foy for improperly assessed taxes?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a firearm enhancement for possessing a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
Is a discretionary clause in a long-term disability plan enforceable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the lex fori in common law?
Alberta, Canada
What is the principle of approbation and reprobation in the context of a claim for damages in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to a credit beginning with the date of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting prior criminal convictions under section 352 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been awarded attorney's fees by a federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of a parole officer revoking a convicted sex offender's parole because he failed to enter a sex offender program?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court reject a claim of duress in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 1202.4 of the California Criminal Code when determining whether a defendant has the ability to pay a restitution fine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for pain and suffering associated with pregnancy, labour and delivery?
Ontario, Canada
What is the general scope of a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for warrantless entry and search?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a federal bankruptcy court's affirmance of a bankruptcy court order requiring the debtor to repay a judgment against him?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a probationer be able to bring an action for damages against the Defendant?
California, United States of America
Is a motor vehicle insurance policy deductible under s. 25 of the BC Motor Vehicle Insurance Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes a seizure under the Fourth Amendment when a police officer approaches an individual and asks a few questions?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be successful in her claim for misdirected transportation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a judge have jurisdiction to appoint a child support commissioner as a temporary judge?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of an employer's refusal to accept an employee’s retirement notice?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What have the re-trial jury recommendations for parole ineligibility?
Ontario, Canada
Can a motion stating a claim be dismissed without a full evidentiary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is the record of a jury trial incomplete because it does not include all the instructions given to the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of assault with a deadly weapon?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a federal district court finding that a state correctional facility has gone too far and too fast in imposing its own ideas of how to run a prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a conviction on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion without leave to amend?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is evidence that shows the effect of a statement, conduct, condition, or event upon a juror admissible to impeach a jury verdict?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted an Agreement of Agreement of easement?
California, United States of America
How have exceptions to coverage been interpreted in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for federal habeas corpus relief for instructional error?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If the record is silent and the appellant has failed to sustain his burden of proving error, what is the test for striking a prior felony conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for inadequate medical care in a prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a federal district court order requiring the Secretary of State to produce an evidentiary-type hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making public reports and other documents relevant to a proposed land use or zoning bylaw?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the rights of the litigant to avail himself of section 170.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What remedies are available to a defendant who made two sets of incriminating statements?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on judicial misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule apply to exclude evidence that the search result was deliberate or deliberate?
California, United States of America
Can an employer force an employee to quit with or without notice?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for recording a witness' statement at the time it was made?
California, United States of America
What are evidentiary rulings made during trial for abuse of abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on keeping documents from a grand jury secret?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversing a finding that a defendant committed offenses on separate occasions?
California, United States of America
Is an interim order allowing J.F.R. to list for sale the house to be listed for sale intended to have permanent effect?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the exclusion of Juror No. 2's testimony in a sexual assault case invalidate defendants' claim of ineffective assistance?
California, United States of America
Can a procedural error in handling of the jury's inquiries affect a jury's verdict?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors must a judge focus on a mobility motion?
Ontario, Canada
Is there an objectively serious medical need for an individual with HCV?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the role of a federal district judge in making a common-sense decision?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a physician who has applied for membership of the medical staff appeal their decision?
California, United States of America
In a circumstantial evidence case, in what circumstances will the defense counsel's performance be deficient?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages under the Writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge and jury decide the issue of liability in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant's appearance required by a specific court order?
California, United States of America
Is a traffic stop justified when an officer observes a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a juror?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law that would have changed the disposition of a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a payor intentionally under-employed if the payor chooses not to work when he is capable of earning income?
Ontario, Canada
Does the doctrine of indirect compulsion apply where a plaintiff refuses to accept employment which conflicts with their religious beliefs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be held for an indefinite period of time as long as he is not mentally ill but no longer dangerous?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court withhold review of a medical malpractice claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing evidentiary support for a conviction?
California, United States of America
Is a mortgagee entitled to sue a mortgagor for negligence against the mortgagee?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a court order a jury to continue deliberating on a charge of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the fundamental concern of the courts in family cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for “litigating in slices” at a summary trial?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the trespass instruction in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a spouse have to compensate the other spouse where they have gone into a different role during the marriage?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant be impeached if he is convicted of auto theft?
California, United States of America
In a wrongful death action, is the administratrix entitled to a reversal of the award of damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial for a defendant in a criminal case for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When reviewing a motion to suppress, what is the test for determining whether a motion can be suppressed?
California, United States of America
What factors must be considered in determining a finding of misconduct under section 38 of the Legal Profession Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for calculating the quantum of damages for a plaintiff’s injuries?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a bankruptcy trustee have standing to sue third parties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When the base term of a sentence has been stayed under section 654 of the Criminal Code, under what circumstances will the court change the determinate sentence for an enhancement?
California, United States of America
Is a parent's advance of money to a child considered a gift or a loan?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the effect of a search of a car on remand?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that defendant Rodriguez committed burglary of the first degree?
California, United States of America
Is attorney-client privilege applicable to public records?
California, United States of America
What is the test for declaratory relief?
Ontario, Canada
Does immunity granted by a federal court grant a witness immunity from prosecution for later use of their testimony?
California, United States of America
What are the legal principles that apply to the determination of a claim for cost of future care?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the evidence support a rape conviction because the prosecution failed to prove the victim's vagina was penetrated?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated oppressive conduct and unfairly prejudicial conduct?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's interpretation of the statute of limitations is correct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relief under state or federal law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for discovery of personal information in civil litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a claim as moot?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted preliminary or interlocutory rulings by administrative agencies, tribunals and officials by labelling the preliminary questions as "jurisdiction"?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for establishing a finding of cause of action by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the US Supreme Court consider whether there are a number of factors relevant to determining Page 925 conspiracies?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for qualified immunity for police officers who stopped and searched a car in the middle of the night?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for agency in a tort action for breach of warranty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for supervising the reasonableness of the verdicts returned to the judge on appeal?
"New York", United States of America
Is a discretionary or appellate cost order discretionary?
British Columbia, Canada
How have damages been calculated in a medical malpractice action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a threat under section 4221 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
Does the parol evidence rule preclude evidence of the oral part of an agreement that is partly in writing?
British Columbia, Canada
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
How have the courts interpreted instruction 2 in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a retaliation claim under the First Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated allegations of motor vehicle theft in the context of a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
How does the accusatory pleading test apply in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
How is an application under s. 27(1)(b) assessed?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a letter correctly addressed and properly mailed was received in the ordinary course of mail?
California, United States of America
Does COVID-19 constitute a material change in circumstances such that a new hearing is warranted?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of a wrongful discharge claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the principles governing entitlement to compensatory support?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a prima facie analysis need to be conducted at a full hearing?
Ontario, Canada
