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 application for asylum based on a well-founded fear of persecution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a conviction of first degree premeditated murder?
California, United States of America
Can a municipality's policy of requiring its employees to be trained to be qualified to act as a police community support officer violate their constitutional rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a defendant be allowed to represent himself in court?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the Queen's prerogative power of the Lieutenant Governor to appoint a cabinet minister?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant owes a duty of care to a plaintiff?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the "special circumstances" doctrine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to be found liable for the actions of his aider and abettor?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on personal injury in personal injury cases?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 667(f)(2) of the Virginia Criminal Code Act on a motion to strike or dismiss an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
In a motor vehicle accident case, is a plaintiff liable for personal contributory negligence against a bus driver for failing to stop at the scene of the collision?
California, United States of America
What is the test for mutual support in a long-term relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a jury infer that a witness who refused to testify after a grant of immunity from prosecution is a member of a criminal gang who was subsequently granted immunity?
California, United States of America
Does the absence of an OHIP summary affect the outcome of a medical report?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a joint and several promissory note?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Are there any cases where a defendant has been prosecuted under the Double Jeopardy Clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a settlement that was reached after mediation enforceable?
Ontario, Canada
What is the background to most of the issues for which legal fees have been billed?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the anti-competition law been interpreted in the context of employment law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing conflict of interest between a lawyer and a solicitor?
Manitoba, Canada
In what circumstances will attorney fees be awarded under the private-attorney general theory?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted expert testimony in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of discovery in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What are the salient features of the respondent's argument in support of his position?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a defendant make an application for a summary determination of the litigation immediately upon being advised of the making of an interim order?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of sex discrimination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a witness be impeached for misconduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does past exposure to illegal conduct mean a party must continue to seek injunctive relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on jurisdiction and liability against the Canadian government?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for an appellate court to intervene in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does plaintiff have any grounds to argue that the court erred in denying her motion to continue?
California, United States of America
If the statute does not apply on the facts, does the decision maker have to consider the constitutional question?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for calculating damages in an action framed on conspiracy to defraud and deceive?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for overturning a judgment in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is there any conflict of interest between a defendant and Attorney Gazzigli?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What would happen if a bar patron falls off his stool and injures himself?
California, United States of America
When will the court order costs in custody cases?
Alberta, Canada
Is hearsay sufficient to satisfy the preponderance of the evidence standard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for direct and abetting in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is solicitor-client privilege waived if material is provided to a third party?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a conspiracy to murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that the parties' intent was in breach of contract?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to sue under the Workers' Compensation Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to vacate a judgment obtained by fraud?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's mental state has changed?
California, United States of America
What is the legal argument that a search conducted at a border is justified?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Court have jurisdiction over a cause in the trial court during the pendency of an appeal?
California, United States of America
Does the trial judge conclude that the husband has control and possession of family assets of which he has no knowledge?
British Columbia, Canada
Can procedural fairness and natural justice be used to challenge a decision of the Trustees?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an appeal be appealed from a judgment that fails to dispose of all causes of action between the parties?
California, United States of America
Is a Rule 18A application a trial where the evidence must be based on personal knowledge?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a commercial host have a duty to see that an intoxicated patron does not drive?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a charge be brought against an uncharged crime to prove intent?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making out a tax evasion offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for Rule 23(e) of the U.S.A.B.C.R.A class A class B class B settlement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a pro se prisoner considered a party to a notice of appeal when it was delivered to the prison authorities for forwarding to the court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of unmeritorious, unproven, unrepresentative claims on the fairness of litigation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between knowing that a defendant in a theft case has a prior conviction for theft and not knowing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a motion for a new trial is granted in part?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's comment regarding a defendant's failure to testify on Page 9 constitute prejudicial misconduct?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant obtain discovery of a police officer's records?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer conduct a search of a minor in custody for his own protection pursuant to a full-custody arrest?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test to prove discrimination under the Equal Pay Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for denying a motion to amend a juror's notice of motion without meeting with the juror?
California, United States of America
Is a physician's assistant considered a "acceptable medical source" for medical malpractice claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a failure to file an appeal against a conviction for sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to sue for damages under the tort theory of wrongful interference with contractual rights?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on medical malpractice in the context of an endoscopy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When a party alleging duress has received independent legal advice and had a meaningful opportunity to review the domestic contract, can the court make a finding of duress?
Ontario, Canada
What is SLAPP and what is the law on SLAPP?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for damages arising out of an intentional or intentional breach of contract?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to exclude a defendant's statements from a sexual assault trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for misfeasance in public office?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for reversal for insufficiency of evidence in a federal habeas proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a custody and visitation order?
California, United States of America
Can a covenantor who stands in clear breach of an express prohibition to have a holiday from enforcement until the trial of his covenantor?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for discovery of a crime?
California, United States of America
Does the Government have jurisdiction to seek a writ of mandamus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of a "relatively unimportant misstatement" of fact in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a motion to strike on an anti-SLAPP motion have to strike?
California, United States of America
Is there a cause of action at common law to enforce statutorily-conferred rights?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Rule 31 of the Rules of Court applicable to a notice to admit proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for abuse of the law in the context of abuse of a jury?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to notify the prosecution of an alibi before the prosecution can obtain discovery evidence relating to that alibi?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on jury misconduct?
California, United States of America
What factors must be re-evaluated in light of new evidence to maintain an interim injunction?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between personally inflicting grievous bodily injury and personally causing death by dangerous driving?
California, United States of America
On what basis is review a de novo review when the relevant facts are undisputed and the issue on appeal requires interpretation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a mistake of law defense in a marijuana case?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a person's right to privacy is violated by the police?
California, United States of America
Does Counsel's delay in objecting to a prosecutor's improper remarks to the jury affect the outcome of the trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a verdict in a civil case based on error in state law?
California, United States of America
Does a defense counsel have a duty to obtain written statements from a witness?
California, United States of America
Does a state's failure to abide by its own statutory commands on habeas constitute a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defense based on mental age?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a complaint for failing to state a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Eighth Amendment protect against cruel and unusual punishment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the tort of outrage allow for mental anguish to be recoverable in a wrongful death action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in England and Wales with respect to the doctrine of "no" reasoning?
Yukon, Canada
Can abuse of process amount to an actionable tort?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of a fraudulent misrepresentation?
California, United States of America
If defendant earns the minimum amount required by the Court to complete his sentence, can he continue to work in the food service industry once he is released from prison?
California, United States of America
What is the test for judicial review of an arbitration agreement?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in relation to "representative" claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a state's statutory preemption analysis applicable to Indian law cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for sufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing the requisite intent in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a person under the influence of an illegal drug be charged with possessing the drug?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a jury convicted a defendant of conspiracy with other unknown persons?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an affidavit containing hearsay sufficient to warrant a search warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for intrusion upon seclusion?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances have courts imposed consecutive sentences on a defendant who fires a shot at a police car?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a substitute carer in an in-trust claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a "clearly established" standard in civil rights cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "were they lying" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
When will a judge exercise his discretion in sentencing a defendant to a sentence that is too long?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the Criminal Code require a separate punishment for possession of a firearm while a convicted felon?
California, United States of America
Can a court assess attorneys' fees against the responsible party?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for interpreting instructions in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in the context of procedural costs?
Ontario, Canada
What jurisdiction does a non-lawyer have to appear before a court?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review for a claim of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on severance orders?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a federal court's dismissal of a Title VII complaint for lack of jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of a motion to substitute counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law that would have changed the disposition of a motion against defendant in the Superior Court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relying on the statute of limitations in a challenge to a city's adoption of a general plan?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of youth on sentencing for dangerous driving offences?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Is there any case law where a plaintiff has to show an identifiable class of two or more persons?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the Fifth Amendment privilege against compulsory self-incrimination?
California, United States of America
How do courts resolve statutory conflict by implication?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
In a custody action brought by a father seeking access to his children, does the father have any argument to support his claim?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be charged with forgery and identity theft?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for a claim of ineffective counsel?
California, United States of America
What are the grounds for setting aside or varied a consent order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the proper remedy in a common law common law relationship where the parties acquired a joint home as joint ownership of Crowe Road jointly owned by the parties?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a statutory process be used to challenge a claim made by a plaintiff?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a decision under review was reasonable?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there any case law where reasons on costs were released?
Ontario, Canada
Can a federal district court order a mandatory injunction to compel the federal government to take action for failing to comply with a statutory mandate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a Defendant liable for forfeiture of the issue for purposes of appeal if they fail to make a timely objection to the issue during deliberations?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a reasonable search?
Ontario, Canada
What is the range of damages awarded to a plaintiff for failing to pursue the recommended physical therapy?
British Columbia, Canada
Is section 28, subdivision (d) of the California Constitution harmonized with section I, article I, section 15 of the constitution with respect to self-incrimination?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application to strike a claim because it fails to plead sufficient facts?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant permitted to wear street clothes that do not carry the stigma of a prison uniform?
California, United States of America
Is a party's denial of guilt an adoptive admission of guilt under the hearsay rule?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing a Commissioner's findings in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an employer has a discriminatory attitude?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting psychiatric evidence in a custody action?
"New York", United States of America
Is there any case law where a defense counsel failed to object?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant argue that the testimony of a witness is inconsistent and unreliable?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for s. 92(14) of the Constitution Act, 1867, c.97(1) and s. 129 of the Canadian Constitution and what is the effect of the legislation on the inferior courts?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a spouse has a reasonable educational need?
Ontario, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to special damages under s. 88 of the Health and Social Care Regulations?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between testimony by an expert and opinion by a non-expert?
California, United States of America
Does a lawyer who has billed a certain sum, and believes it to be reasonable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an allegation of "aid and abet in the operation of a gambling establishment"?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for admissibility of statements by an accused?
Alberta, Canada
If the full credit bid rule is extended to bar fraud actions against third parties, can appellant bring an action against the third party?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an offeror to settle a claim for damages in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have controlling stockholders been found in breach of fiduciary duty in a derivative action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for maintaining an Eighth Amendment claim based on prison medical treatment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct when a police officer stops a person at a bus stop?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of personal injury benefits?
Ontario, Canada
Does a 1991 letter of consent constitute a prescriptive right that crystallized before the 1991 consent was provided?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a de novo review to determine whether the court should have instructed on a lesser included offense?
California, United States of America
Is a party required to request that the court enter judgment on a valid jury verdict in order for that party to have the benefit of the verdict?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have courts found no evidence that the children’s needs are being met in the current custodial arrangement?
Ontario, Canada
Does retirement result in a variation order reducing spousal support obligations?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making a threat under section 422 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the judge waiver or otherwise waiver from Smith of his or her knowledge of the relevant issues?
California, United States of America
What factors must a court consider in determining non-pecuniary damages in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is recanted evidence so defective or so unreliable?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it appropriate for a lawyer to apply for a judicial review of a decision made in a disciplinary hearing?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for interpretation of the definition of a person’s personal injury?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of sentencing in a federal criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appealability in the context of a writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a plaintiff has jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for design immunity in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Is a parent’s conduct not relevant when it comes to the care of their child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test to determine if a claim under state law is preemption?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for having an active relationship with a child?
Ontario, Canada
Is the evidence sufficient to constitute an issue of fact for the jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to compel for habeas corpus relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a good-time credit application under section 1983 habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving ineffective assistance in a motion seeking reversal of a plea?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review of a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
When will a motion to dismiss an arrest warrant be heard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find a defendant guilty of making false statements about sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that bringing defendant to trial more expediently would have changed the result?
California, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a judge add an additional term of incarceration to one of the first two disputed convictions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an attorney have a duty to correct or amend an error in an instruction offered by either side in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a claim in former pauperis?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation on the trial court's power to dismiss a prior felony conviction for purposes of section 667?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for appeal from a judge on questions of law and mixed fact and law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the scope of the statement of defence of a defendant?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for probable cause of arrest?
California, United States of America
