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.
Is a city solicitor’s correspondence with a client confidential?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for reversal of a jury instruction that omits an element of an offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imputing income from a spouse?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the Court of Appeal have jurisdiction to order maintenance for a motor vehicle?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the fact that an executor of an estate has not been examined for discovery of the estate be considered invalid?
Alberta, Canada
What is the standard for federal judges to grant a habeas relief under the AEDPA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes material evidence, fact, statement or information to a judge or magistrate under section 3C1.1 of the Criminal Code for obstructing justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under section 50 of the Charter, under what circumstances will the Historical Society records be admitted to a sexual assault trial?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a police officer have a reasonable belief that two defendants have a right to resist arrest?
California, United States of America
What is considered to be "significantly unfair" in the context of a condominium corporation's condominium scheme?
British Columbia, Canada
On appeal from an order confirming an arbitration award, what is the standard for reviewing an order from the trial court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or excluding impeachment evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code require a court to stay execution of sentence on all counts of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the burden placed on a left turning driver in a collision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a decree of absolute adoption without the consent of a parent who is not a party to the application?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the burden of establishing a family debt?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reasonable grounds in a criminal case?
Ontario, Canada
Does stoppel have to lie to override a statutory provision in the Income Tax Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the elements of an attempted criminal threat?
California, United States of America
What is the test for entitlement to a non-earner benefit?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether counsel's assistance was reasonable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to a criminal conviction for assault with a deadly weapon?
California, United States of America
What is the test for certifying a motion by a federal district court against a federal judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for removing an alternate juror from a jury?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for reversal of a jury verdict when a prosecutor's cross-examination is prejudicial?
California, United States of America
Does Rule 4-101 of the Professional Conduct apply to bar a lawyer's appearance in a case of course?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's feet can be a deadly weapon?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's right to be free of adverse inferences from his failure to testify in a flight instruction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside a jury verdict in a personal injury case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for an action alleging a CEQA violation?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of a trial court not to abuse its discretion?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a serious impairment for a person who suffers from sleep disorder, severe neck pain and headaches?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Attorney General have to be held to account for errors made by Respondent in the context of Section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there an intention to abandon when a permanent structure has been constructed over a right of way?
Ontario, Canada
What is the range of general damages for a plaintiff who is unable to perform certain household tasks because of injury?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the defence of self-defence in a murder case?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for waiving the double jeopardy defense in a plea bargain?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing a qualifying felony to a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a conspiracy to violate a person's constitutional rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion for leave to amend need to be filed after entry of a Rule 16 scheduling order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Code of Civil Procedure apply to a defendant who has committed two separate crimes, one against one other person and one against the other?
California, United States of America
Is a federal judge required to consider the issue of concurrent jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the quantum of desertion of a married couple?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances can a discharged bankrupt bring a claim against a credit reporting agency?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant's waiver of their right to testify voluntary or not?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for accepting or denying allegations in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the need to plead discriminatory animus for both age discrimination and hostile work environment?
"New York", United States of America
Is a restitution order enforceable at civil law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a revocation of a mortgage where a licensee has knowingly participated in mortgage fraud?
Ontario, Canada
What are the factors used to determine whether a claim for reimbursement of child support is successful?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test on review of a justice's decision to issue a search warrant?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the appropriate level of support for a plaintiff in a long-term relationship?
"New York", United States of America
What is the meaning of the words "stock-in-trade"?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the substantial evidence test for determining whether a criminal proceeding is timely under the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
What is the criteria for certification of a class A class B class B claim?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an abuse of evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a Writ of Seizure and Sale to enforce a judgment that has been in effect for 20 years be renewed or issued after it has expired?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a finding that the Court of Appeal has found that a litigant is entitled to a trial by jury rather than a writ of prohibition or mandate?
California, United States of America
Can a master be held liable if a servant sells a bottle of porter to a child as young as nine years old?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a CRT authority order an order preventing or remedying a significantly unfair action or decision of council?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a plaintiff has been awarded damages for breach of trust?
California, United States of America
Does a statement that there was no evidence that the prosecution had intentionally delayed bringing charges have any bearing on the finding of intentional delay?
California, United States of America
What is the test for closing the trial of a witness in a witness testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the current state or federal or state law on warrantless vehicle searches for identification?
California, United States of America
Is a technicality sufficient to prevent a criminal prosecution from proceeding?
"New York", United States of America
What are the elements of mail fraud?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the statutory presumption in the context of personal injury cases apply to children who are injured in accidents?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a grant or denial of interim attorney's fees an appealable order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of equal protection in cases involving the death penalty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a landlord to terminate a lease without good cause?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a negotiated plea in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
When will the District Attorney decide whether to proceed with criminal charges or to proceed on a felony complaint?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether the trial court erred in denying a petition to reduce a felony conviction for auto burglary to theft under section 490.2?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of prejudicial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What evidence supports the finding that appellant was an organizer or leader in the criminal association or conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a conspiracy to commit a crime?
California, United States of America
Does the Court of Appeal hold that the death penalty cannot be imposed under sentencing procedures that create a substantial risk that it would be inflicted in a capricious manner?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion of appeal?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Court have to warn appellant of his "right to recant"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a criminal charge of promoting, or assisting, a criminal gang?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court to determine who should be given access to classified information?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff claim fees for hours reasonably expended on an action?
California, United States of America
How does the substantial evidence rule apply in a civil appeal?
California, United States of America
What factors will the court consider when deciding whether to grant a search warrant for the detention of a minor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a party has contributed to the outcome of a civil case?
Nova Scotia, Canada
When can a state prisoner seek a writ of habeas corpus or declaratory relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prosecutor commit misconduct by referring to a glass pipe he threw at a deputy as a crack pipe?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff claim damages for injuries sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Section 1292(a) of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure relevant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of psychological coercion on an individual during an interrogation?
"New York", United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada on the possession of LSD?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the exclusion of defense evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for s.32(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada?
Ontario, Canada
Is a tenant entitled to credit based on improvements made by the tenant in possession of the property?
California, United States of America
Does the court have jurisdiction to make a binding declaration of maternity?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a court appoint a guardian ad litem?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a promise be construed as several?
Alberta, Canada
What is the social interest of closing a custody and access matter?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the "plain meaning" rule in the interpretation of statutory language?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to compel a custodian to produce all 'potentially relevant' records to support the motion?
California, United States of America
What is the aggregate term of imprisonment prescribed for each consecutive felony conviction for the same crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a constitutional objection at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an anti-SLAPP motion de novo?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in common law where no damages can be awarded for wrongful birth?
British Columbia, Canada
What is critical to a jury's understanding of sentencing?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the whole grain claims on the front of the box?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a doctor have a duty to conduct an examination in a manner not to cause harm to the patient?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted a heading in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for cancelling or varying child support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of a district's court's injunction for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a change of venue where a criminal case has "to some extent become involved in county politics"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a finding of guilty of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
How has the court treated the opening brief and supplemental brief in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is a magistrate authorized to issue a warrant to a peace officer from a different county?
California, United States of America
What is the test for advancing an application in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
On the grounds that a motion for a rehearing of a motion on the grounds of rehearing has been denied on the same grounds as the original application, in what circumstances will the appeal be heard?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of the crime of extortion?
California, United States of America
Does a condominium corporation have an interest in common common interest with other condominium residents?
Ontario, Canada
Does the trial court have to recite its determination that the aggravating circumstances outweigh the mitigating circumstances?
California, United States of America
Can a witness be called as a witness even though there is no action pending?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between false imprisonment and misdemeanor false imprisonment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for striking part of a pleading in a tort action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for arrest of an applicant and seizure and search of a paper bag, based in part on information from a confidential informant?
Ontario, Canada
Can a juvenile court after a hearing transfer a case for criminal prosecution to adult criminal prosecution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a joint tenancy?
Alberta, Canada
What is the applicable standard of review in the context of a motion for contempt of court?
California, United States of America
What are the indicia used to determine a lawyer is acting for the client?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Does section 3003.5(b) of the California Code of Civil Procedure restrict sex offender registration requirements for purposes of the ex post facto clause?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Attorney General deny that a copy of a Defendant's conviction was certified?
California, United States of America
Does a presumption of vindictiveness arise if the prosecutor "ups the ante" after exercise of postconviction right?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using a police dog in a search and seizure case?
"New York", United States of America
Can a court order disclosure of confidential information in a custody case where the best interest of the child is the guiding principle?
"New York", United States of America
Does a defendant have the right to complain of prejudicial misconduct against a prosecutor during penalty phase arguments?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of good faith and fair dealing apply to fraud?
California, United States of America
Can a hypothetical question be considered moot?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant seek to set aside a plea based upon ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on a defendant to prove that they committed an assault within 1,000 feet of a school?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to have a concurrent sentence under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the principles governing an application under s. 35(2)(b)?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Rule 31 of the Rules of Court applicable to a notice to admit proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of review under the APA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are gymnastics and art classes shared pro rata on child support?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the wife be able to advance a claim to other family assets that she now seeks to litigate?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a defendant's claim that the evidence presented at trial was prejudicial?
California, United States of America
Is a jury's failure to instruct the jury about the elements of drug sales a harmless error beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to search a home without a warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reactivating an inactive appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a trust beneficiary have to pay their own attorney fees if they successfully challenge the trustee's conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test on "undue hardship" before a judicial review?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for presenting evidence of third party culpability in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the words 'all or a substantial portion' or 'reorganization' in the California Tax Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for domestic violence under the California Domestic Violence Act?
California, United States of America
Does a probable cause determination need to be re-examined?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury have to agree that there was a conspiracy between two defendants against each other in the same conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interpreting ambiguous language in a statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finding that the government violates due process if it files additional criminal charges to penalize a defendant for exercising protected statutory or constitutional right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a city be held liable for failing to enforce its own building bylaw?
Ontario, Canada
What is appellant's argument that he was prejudiced by his prior criminal history?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a preliminary injunction under the Personal Injury Prevention Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is divisibility and apportionment of liability in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a defendant's conviction be overturned for prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does a strata corporation have a duty to repair or maintain a specific owner's CP?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reversal of a finding that a search warrant was unlawful?
California, United States of America
When will a court order a change in custody or order which restricts moving the child?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a prima facie case of discrimination against M-K?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a misrepresentation in a permit application be used as the basis for a claim for justifiable reliance?
California, United States of America
Does the trial judge have any authority to compel a jury to discuss issues that they have chosen to discuss without discussion?
California, United States of America
Is the right to housing of a tenant paramount to the commercial rights of a landlord?
British Columbia, Canada
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 test for assessing the credibility of a witness in a juvenile court case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reviewable error in a final decision?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for an Eighth Amendment claim arising out of inadequate medical care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated privileged and confidential documents?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion judge's refusal to certify a claim for common issues?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant's silence in response to custodial interrogation be used in the prosecution's case-in-chief?
California, United States of America
Does the abuse standard apply to review a ruling by the California Court on the admissibility of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appeal from a judgment of failure to provide reasonable accommodation and failure to engage in the interactive process?
California, United States of America
Is there an abuse of a district court's admission of evidence under the hearsay rule?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances can an accused make a preliminary showing of false statements in a search warrant affidavit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant was responsible for the death of an inebriated man in a boating accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to obtain damages for a fraudulent misrepresentation in the form of a document?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be convicted of receiving a stolen vehicle?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of gang-related violence?
California, United States of America
What is the original signed by the Hon. Justice J. F. McCartney on a Motion of Appeal?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a common law common law judge to be bound by an opinion of the common law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes “the humanitarian or compassionate considerations present which warrant special relief”?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What material dates have been used to assess the issue of confusion in an opposition application?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How does the limitation period apply to a delayed demand promissory note?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the process for assessing loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defense counsel's closing argument on the outcome of the first trial irrelevant or improper?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of an arrangement between a parent corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the unusual circumstances exception apply?
California, United States of America
What effect does misrepresentation have on an arbitration agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing good cause triggering an in camera review by the court?
California, United States of America
Does "taking" constitute a form of larceny?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant need to plead and prove that he was on probation or on parole at the time of the assault crime and its enhancement?
California, United States of America
What is the effect on parenting time between the respondent and the respondent?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a federal court order that a defendant be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with a federal contempt order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
