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 totality of circumstances in which a defendant waived his Miranda right to speak to a police officer?
California, United States of America
Are attorney fees recoverable in a rescission action where the contract contains an arbitration clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a nonsuit?
California, United States of America
What was the purpose of a general warrant in the context of a search and seizure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff’s earning capacity will be impaired by the injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a motion to amend the pleading?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a "feasful" trial judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a material fact and what is an evidentiary fact?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of purposeful discrimination against a plaintiff who was denied access to a jury?
California, United States of America
Is there insufficient evidence to convict a man of possession with intent to sell methamphetamine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is to be held responsible for the collision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the ultimate issue of a disability claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's failure to object to a motion of defence counsel's objection sufficient to avoid the forfeiture rule?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of criminal homicide?
California, United States of America
What is the test for responding to questions to a jury in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
How has the issue been treated in the courts?
California, United States of America
Is there a duty of care or obligation of care to protect a particular structure or object?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a person is an aider and abettor?
California, United States of America
Does a gift over clause in a personal injury notice apply?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the duty of a judge to give sufficient reasons for a decision?
Ontario, Canada
Can a guarantor contract out of their right to have the security realized for their benefit?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for adversarial context?
Ontario, Canada
Can a crime committed by two or more gang members fall outside the gang statute?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in a sexual assault case where the prosecution relies mainly on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine if a court has jurisdiction over a foreign defendant?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the costs of a claim for malpractice brought by a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case?
Alberta, Canada
What are the categories for punitive damages in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Is plaintiff's claim for injunctive relief as moot?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a latent defect in a motor vehicle and a routine inspection?
Ontario, Canada
Is a writ of habeas corpus the only federal remedy for a prisoner who has been denied parole?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does privilege apply to attorney communications?
California, United States of America
How have Rule 20 and Rule 76 interact?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for unconscionability in the context of the doctrine of inequality of bargaining power?
Alberta, Canada
What is a material change in circumstances for a child with special needs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an award of damages for misconduct by a litigant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of the crime of unlawful possession of a controlled substance such as PCP?
California, United States of America
Does the rule in Rylands v Fletcher apply?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does Section 1123 of the Civil Code compel employees to incriminate themselves?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a denial of a motion to amend?
California, United States of America
Does an evidentiary hearing need to be held on allegations of juror misconduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any abuse of process or vexatiousness in the context of the main motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for self-sufficiency in a long-term relationship?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant obtain attorney's fees and costs expended on an appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the entitlement of a spouse who has worked in the family business for more than 20 years?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reasonable foreseeability?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between federal and state law in determining whether a corporation can sue in a federal court in a diversity action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is the award for spousal support reduced?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for treating a minority class as an intervener in a class action?
California, United States of America
What were the positive and negative factors used to determine whether appellant committed the offence to which he pled no contest?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, in what circumstances will counsel argue that a point at first seems key?
Northwest Territories, Canada
What is the test for making a "possible showing" for relief?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the entire record in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is it detrimental to petitioners to peremptory challenge to the judge assigned to assess a petition for writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of review for a claim that a statement was inadmissible at trial because it was obtained in violation of the Miranda rights?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a common-law relationship be broken up?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant have to appeal against a Court's decision that found that he had the right to pay his traffic fines and fees?
California, United States of America
Can a stepparent who stands in loco parentis for child support be ordered to pay full guideline support?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant be sentenced for both making a threat and dissuading a witness based upon the same threat?
California, United States of America
Does plaintiff's refusal to file an amended complaint in this action support dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing a "fear of future persecution" for an asylum seeker who does not allege past persecution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an employer have to prove it was right to terminate an employee?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a police officer be privileged to shade the pupil area of a suspect's eyes?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a preemption right in a common law covenant?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a reasonable chance of reconciliation?
Alberta, Canada
Can an application for judicial review be successful on the basis of delay?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a county clerk be appointed deputy county clerk during his term of office?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a federal district court's sentencing guidelines?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a search warrant be used to establish probable cause for a subsequent search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Article XXVIII of the Arizona Constitution prohibit the use of non-English as official language by state and city agencies?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that an employer has a legitimate, non-discriminatory motive for its actions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Can an attorney who provides general immigration advice to an undocumented immigrant be charged with a criminal offence under Section IV of the Immigration Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the law of evidence in civil cases?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Is a prosecutor permitted to describe a defense counsel's tactics in "criving terms" as "lies"?
California, United States of America
Can finger print evidence be considered in an appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of disclosure required by a medical professional?
British Columbia, Canada
What rights does a prisoner have to file a grievance against a prison official?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a judicial review of an administrative decision?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a jury exercise sympathy for the victims of the crime during the penalty phase?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using "will say" statements?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a conviction under section 654 of the California Criminal Code for carjacking and robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the right of action against a party wrongfully procuring the appointment of a receiver?
California, United States of America
What is the main purpose of a professional misconduct disciplinary proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the written version of the jury's instructions need to be given to the jury during deliberations?
California, United States of America
Is depositing the presumptively excluded funds into the sole name of the party claiming the exclusion entirely, but which account is used for family expenses?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a solicitor need to get a written retainer?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is it a crime to accept money to conceal evidence of a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing to challenge a search of a hotel room?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors must be considered in determining whether an application has been commenced using the Internet?
Ontario, Canada
When will the court order security in a claim for damages for destruction of the business?
Ontario, Canada
What are the implications of a defendant's behaviour towards a plaintiff in a personal injury claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the cost and delay of a new application in a different way than a streamlined, more cost-effective application?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there any case law in which the learned Law Lords have been found to be obiter?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does interest on prejudgment attorney fees accrue from the date of the original judgment or from date the award was entered on remand?
California, United States of America
What authority does a district attorney have to bring criminal charges in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate sentence for possession of a loaded prohibited firearm?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Court have the power to review a decision of an arbitrator's decision?
California, United States of America
What is the state's position on whether states should accept a defense of insanity?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be goaded into moving for a mistrial by prosecutorial misconduct intended to provoke such action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court award travel and legal costs in a Hague case where a child has been found to have been improperly retained and retained?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a search and seizure in civil cases?
California, United States of America
What are the grounds for a motion to amend the terms of a motion for dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a sheriff an officer or an employee at the pleasure of the appointing authority?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "specific jurisdiction" in a civil matter?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion to amend or amend the cause of action start with issuance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a federal judge dismiss an entrapment charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the term "mental illness" in section 232 of the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a deed is in fee simple?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a pension scheme?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for an appeal from an order of dismissal taken from a demurrer to a second amended complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "considerable weight" in a review?
California, United States of America
Does a self-represented party have to pay legal costs for work done by their own lawyers?
Ontario, Canada
What is a duty to defend in a personal injury policy where a loss arises from a loss arising from several causes?
Ontario, Canada
What are some examples of unjust enrichment where a court found unjust enrichment when a plaintiff removed her elderly mother from Canada to live with her in Guatemala?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a landlord entitled to claim loss of income from his rental business for the purposes of accommodating his son's girlfriend, her friends or relatives?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the standard of review in a petition?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of an award of punitive damages?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have the power to withdraw a plea under a plea bargain?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to the interpretation of section 307(b) of the Clean Air Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for excluding evidence of gross misconduct by a police sergeant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the sole ground for relief in a civil case brought by an appellant who was questioned and convicted of assault by police without counsel present?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prisoner have to exhaust all his administrative remedies to petition under Section 2241 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law with respect to the personal finances of the child's parents in the context of the dissolution of a marriage?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the Sherman Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a judge have jurisdiction to dismiss a pro se plaintiff's complaint against two defendants?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the defence of provocation on the jury?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where an Indian Head School Division No. 19, 1990 (SCC) has been successful?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether counsel's errors prejudiced the outcome of a trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does evidence code section 1108 reduce the prosecution's burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the rational basis for a plaintiff's equal protection claim?
California, United States of America
What is the range of general damages awarded by a federal court against plaintiffs in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements of the custodian of a law enforcement officer's personnel file for in camera review?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant bring a writ of habeas corpus against counsel for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is there a duty of care owed to a child when there is no relationship between the child and the adult carer?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the doctrine of "ordinary rules of evidence" in civil litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the initial burden of proving material fact?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for questions of mixed fact and law?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have the courts treated a motion to exclude statements that allege that a defendant was questioned in violation of Miranda?
California, United States of America
Is a municipal sidewalk considered part of a highway?
Ontario, Canada
Is a sheriff justified in selling goods in execution to the highest bidder?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for obtaining prior approval for a search and seizure?
Ontario, Canada
Is Sylvester entitled to a motion for certifying that his actions constitute a First Amendment violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Edmonds be considered in law as in possession of the land they occupy?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have a right to appeal against the dismissal of an information laid by the War time prices and trade board?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In determining whether a judgment is supported by sufficient evidence, what is the test for substantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a writ of habeas corpus de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on jury unanimity and single crime definition?
California, United States of America
What is the test for summary trial in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is making a terrorist threat a crime of moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on disclosure of national security information?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a trial judge to proceed with the trial of a defendant under section 1368 of the California Mental Health Act if the trial judge receives the reports of two psychiatrists?
California, United States of America
Does the confrontation principle apply to cross-examination of a witness for a party opposed in interest?
Ontario, Canada
Can a prisoner who has been denied access to the grievance system in a federal court exercise his right to make a claim under the Prison Reform Act (PLRA) against the Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause in the search warrant application for the seizure of a safe containing information obtained from a closed safe?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule of evidence apply to searches conducted solely by foreign officials?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a court grant an extension to a conditional discharge order for non-compliance?
Ontario, Canada
How have exclusion clauses in a life insurance contract been interpreted by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a sanction is a punishment?
California, United States of America
Does a mortgagor have an obligation to pay off his mortgage prior to its stated maturity date?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has DNA evidence been interpreted in the context of changes to the Criminal Code since the date of trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for imputing income to either or both of the spouses for child and spousal support purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to overturn a default judgment?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the aider and abettor doctrine in a stabbing case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances can a supervisor be held liable in a civil case for negligence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on mootness?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant be restrained in the courtroom while in the presence of the jury?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have an obligation to prevent a slip and fall on a slippery floor?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any case law in which a judge has been found to be "virtually certain" that the same sentence would be imposed on remand?
California, United States of America
Is proof of a will in solemn form a basis for cancelling a notice of dispute?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for abuse of the abuse of abuse of judicial review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the police obtain a search warrant for a bag containing illegal drugs?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a credible threat against a person who has been convicted of stalking?
California, United States of America
What is the test of relevance, relevance and abuse of discretion in determining the admissibility of evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause when stopping a pedestrian for questioning?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted intention in determining who owns a condominium?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for an aider and abettor in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting a plaintiff’s statements in a clinical record?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of care of a driver who passes on the right when it is prohibited to do so?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for severable conditions in a contract?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for reasonable and probable cause in false imprisonment and malicious prosecution?
Manitoba, Canada
What is a determinate sentence for a defendant convicted of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Can a private vote be held at the May 31 SGM?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a constitutional duty to identify and identify a potential witness in advance of a trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an in-custody witness be considered a witness in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
When will an application for a stay of a deportation order be heard outside of the country?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the defense of a plaintiff in a civil case arising under Section 1983 of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of evidence provided by Husband in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of remarks made by a court that were prejudicial to an appellant in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Is there conclusive evidence that a firearm was not a firearm?
California, United States of America
Is a judge and a judge-like function immune from liability 8 for acts performed in their judicial capacity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a motion to extend the appearance period under the abuse of standard be denied?
California, United States of America
Is an arresting officer entitled to qualified immunity in a civil case even if there is no probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the law on fixtures between a mortgagor and mortgagee?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the burden of showing there has been a significant and long lasting change in circumstances for a parent seeking to reduce or cancel child support arrears?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts in Los Angeles dealt with the issue of "visual blight" in the context of an anti-littering ordinance?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judgment be amended by a trial court after a notice of appeal has been filed?
California, United States of America
What is the test for seeking attorney fees in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
