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 are non-arm's length payments to a spouse or partner for child support purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a corporation be held liable for the debts of its affiliate corporations?
California, United States of America
What duty does a court have to inform a jury of general principles of law?
California, United States of America
Does a motion in limine for abuse of power precludes the presentation of a defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has section 654 of the California Criminal Code been interpreted in the context of assault and criminal threat charges?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of a motion to dismiss under section 27(1)(c)?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the requirements for recovery in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court order access to a child who has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an employer has to explain to a plaintiff’s employer why they are required to do so?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for revocation of probation for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim under Section 1983 of the Federal Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proof in determining whether a scooter is a gift?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a motion for a new trial need to be denied?
California, United States of America
Does a parent who has 24-hour responsibility for the care of a young child have to support the child in the home during a custody dispute with his grandparents?
Ontario, Canada
When will a motion to suppress evidence be reviewed?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on the credibility of witnesses in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Is a website accessible to the public a public forum for purposes of the anti-SLAPP statute?
California, United States of America
What is the test for maintaining a claim against an insolvent national bank in receivership?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is appellant's burden to affirmatively show error in his opening brief?
California, United States of America
Is an intention to produce an unreasonable result not to be imputed to a statute?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining damages at a restitution hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of professional representation for a defendant in a criminal action or proceeding?
"New York", United States of America
Can a witness who refuses to testify be considered unavailable?
California, United States of America
What are the principals in caselaw relating to misnomer?
Ontario, Canada
Is a patient's right to refuse medical treatment paramount to what might otherwise be the doctor's obligation to provide care?
"New York", United States of America
Does the court have discretion to refuse an order of costs to a successful party in a long term spousal support action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for having a jury in a civil matter?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for a writ of appeal against a conviction for sexual assault brought after a jury trial?
California, United States of America
Is the use of a firearm an element of the crime?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant withdraw his guilty plea before judgment?
California, United States of America
Can the Attorney General undertake an undercover investigation under section 1103(a) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is a probation officer required to give a written statement of the conditional revocation of a person?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for learning information learned via hearsay?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements of Rule 23 of the Rule 23 requirements for a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a jury be asked to limit the scope of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What would happen if the federal grand jury found that an allegation of sexual assault against two defendants was false?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finding that a burglary committed at the same time as receiving stolen property was a crime committed by the same person?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a conviction of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting disclosure of privileged information?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for making a submission in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply to enhancements under section 288 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for establishing probable cause in a search warrant application based on unverified information from an untested or unreliable informant?
California, United States of America
What is the discretionary nature of a Master's order for costs?
British Columbia, Canada
Does an abstract of judgment need to be corrected or corrected on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for discharging a potential juror from a jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prisoner have a right to be secure against an unreasonable search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an owner unilaterally spend money to repair or maintain common property and then expect to be reimbursed by the strata?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the Scrutin 3 scale 3 to compensate for "average" or "ordinary" difficulty?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for severance of liability and damages in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for physical injury in a sexual assault case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a finding that a settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's appointed counsel required to conduct an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
Is an appellant's failure to provide transcripts sufficient to be dismissed or summarily affirm an appeal?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a party can be found to have obtained a gift from a private donor?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for liability when a defendant is found to have intended to injure someone with intent which is tortious or even criminal intent?
California, United States of America
Is a Husband permitted to keep his wife's jewellery, purses and other personal items that he purchased as gifts during her relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence that a defendant committed crimes other than those for which he is on trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unjust enrichment in Canada?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Does the burden of disproving a deficiency determination on the taxpayer violate the Fifth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's attorney ineffective in causing the jury to learn of the prior judgment of death?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a request for self-representation?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant plead guilty to a crime charged or to any other crime under California Evidence Code section 1153.4?
California, United States of America
Does a mental health treatment program have any relation to the claimant's ability to work?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the term "allowance"?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the requirements for a waiver of the Miranda rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to relief under section 1170.95 of the California Code of Civil Procedure for suffering from cruel and unusual punishment for participating in an armed robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the maximum amount of time a surety has to vacate and exonerate a bond?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining whether an investment is a security or an investment contract?
California, United States of America
Is s. 4 of the RPLA prohibited from applying to a civil action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review of a decision by an administrative decision maker?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be struck from the pleadings of impaired driving?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the California Superior Court have subject matter jurisdiction over an action against the California Computer Regulator?
California, United States of America
Is there sufficient evidence to support the charge as restricted by the particulars?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the award of attorney fees under an Agreement of Purchase and Sale constitute an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's listing of factors in aggravation under the aggravation statute mislead the jury?
California, United States of America
Can a decision of a different court be varied?
Yukon, Canada
What steps must be taken to determine if an individual is entitled to a disability award?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an inquiry into the meaning of medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
Does a proposed instruction in a personal injury policy breach the "process of nature" rule?
California, United States of America
When reviewing a motion to suppress, what is the effect of the court's findings?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a decision is reasonable?
Ontario, Canada
Does a written list of liabilities need to be included in a mortgage application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion for self-representation in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages arising from jury misconduct in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is a buyer obligated to pay attorney fees to a buyer even though the buyer has not paid the fees?
California, United States of America
Is there an obligation on the respondent to become self-sufficient?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a party's attorney must continue to represent the opposing party at trial?
"New York", United States of America
What is the current interpretation of Lord Mansfield’s rule in the context of title disputes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of making out a case for a constitutional violation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a police dog to track a fanny pack containing methamphetamine?
California, United States of America
Can litigation privilege be claimed over copies of litigation documents?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard against which the adjudicator's decision is to be measured?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a partial stay be granted in a dispute between two parties?
Ontario, Canada
When a preliminary search of a car found seeds in the back of the vehicle found to contain marijuana seeds, is the preliminary search valid?
California, United States of America
What is the test for resentencing for a man convicted of a child abuse charge?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where an inspector engaged in coercive conduct when he falsely claimed that a co-conspirator had confessed to the crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of a professional malpractice claim?
federal, United States of America
Is an employee's duty to disclose material information to his employer imposed by state or federal legislation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of concurrent sentences in criminal law?
"New York", United States of America
What is the burden of proving a prima facie case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the standard of review in cases in which the People rely mainly on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer offer an opinion on drug intoxication and influence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a temporary disability?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial on medication?
California, United States of America
What factors will be considered by the Court of Appeal in determining non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a lawyer who entered into a fixed fee agreement with a client without the client signing a written agreement with respect to the amount of money that was deposited into his general account?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of the internet on damages for defamation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving a defendant's statement was voluntarily made?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff succeed in his claim for possession and use of a firearm?
British Columbia, Canada
How is Section 7(2) of the Income Tax Code interpreted when a spouse is required to pay child expenses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for consent to search for methamphetamine?
California, United States of America
What is the consistency of evidence at a hearing where a former safety manager testified that the vice president wanted to get rid of him as soon as the fines were finalized?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a claim of error in a marriage?
California, United States of America
Can a civil rights action against the police officers who arrested and charged appellant for the state charges for which he now stands?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs on appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a breach of fiduciary duty give rise to a remedial constructive trust?
British Columbia, Canada
Is wiretapping appropriate to wiretap a telephone used by drug dealers?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a Rule 35(b) motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements of a jury in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How does the court review the sufficiency of the evidence to uphold a robbery conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motor vehicle license?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review in sentencing cases?
California, United States of America
Is a federal judge wrong in refusing to suppress the gun and the testimony of two plainclothed police officers in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does assisting in the procurement of a fraudulent general power of attorney or advance health care directive lead to intentional infliction of emotional distress?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to make a verdict in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a petitioner whose petition for habeas corpus is procedurally barred obtain consideration of the merits of his petition if he can establish that he is innocent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 170.6 of the Criminal Code when a motion to disqualify or revoke probation has been denied?
California, United States of America
Does resistance by force or violence violate section 69 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in BC dealt with the issue of impecunious behaviour of the petitioner?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a recordkeeper have standing to challenge a summons issued under section 7604 of the Internal Revenue Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a failure to attend a job interview constitute a disciplinary matter?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the meaning of a paragraph in a commercial agreement that states that a contractual agreement does not stipulate that a contract does not contain the following items?
California, United States of America
Is there a retroactive retroactive effect on a motor vehicle registration application?
Alberta, Canada
What is the burden of proving service of process valid when a defendant claims default and default judgment because of lack of personal jurisdiction?
California, United States of America
Is provocation sufficient to reduce a murder to second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the law relating to Rowbotham orders and their applicability to extradition hearings?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an insurance policy to be clear and unambiguous?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving unavailable evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exhaustion grounds in a motor vehicle union action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it a violation of the Eighth Amendment if a government official has not violated the law by refusing to admit to a patient's medical malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or denying evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is relevant evidence admissible under the abuse of discretion standard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a derivative claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the abuse of the standard in determining prejudice?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to credit against his sentence for his time in custody?
California, United States of America
Is a reasonable attorney's fee within the meaning of the law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for “new facts” in the context of an application for a motion to amend the terms of a motion?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a class proceeding be the basis for a legal proceeding if the claims presented in that proceeding cannot be sustained individually?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admissibility of statements made by a defendant during questioning?
California, United States of America
What is the legal basis for forfeiture de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any difference between a domestic action and a foreign arbitration?
Ontario, Canada
Is a parole officer entitled to absolute immunity for preparing a revocation report?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 3663(a)(3) of the Criminal Code apply to plea agreements relating to prior crimes?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there an end date for spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a "matching report" in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing excessive force in violation of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an insured participate in an examination under oath at the request of their insurer?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances have courts described significant failure to make financial disclosure, concealing assets or income, and disposing of jointly owned property unilaterally?
Ontario, Canada
What is reasonable doubt about whether a court's failure to give unanimity instruction was harmless error?
California, United States of America
What are some of the issues that have been raised in a brief to the California Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of SLAPP?
California, United States of America
Can you obtain benefits from a second insurance policy on the same claim when recovery from the first policy would alone be inadequate?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an intent to defeat creditors and others?
British Columbia, Canada
How are damages apportioned between tortfeasors?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a form used as evidence in a motor vehicle case admissible?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving equal weight to a plan put forward by a foster parent?
Ontario, Canada
How has the court determined that defendant intended to rob a bank?
California, United States of America
Does the phrase 'same transaction, occurrence or series of transactions or occurrences' require a degree of factual commonality?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a band have any corporate status?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for substantial evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is an employee's right to refuse work an emergency measure?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the evidentiary burden on a responding party in a Rule 20 summary judgment motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for a notice of no reasonable notice?
Alberta, Canada
Can a plaintiff claim aggravated damages in a motor vehicle accident claim?
Ontario, Canada
If a jury finds that a witness has been convicted of a prior criminal offence, can the jury disregard the prior conviction?
California, United States of America
How does the general rule of forfeiture apply to claims based on statutory violations?
California, United States of America
Does the Lawyer’s claim that the Law Enforcement Solicitor was acting in bad faith?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of the discovery of new evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a criminal defendant's competence to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Does Canada have an obligation to co-operate with international investigations?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for defining attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Is a denial of leave to amend per se an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find that driving on a public highway while intoxicated is negligence?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence in which a reasonable jury can return a verdict of guilty?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to a Miranda warning?
California, United States of America
Does a pipefitter have to be considered a travelling employee for workers’ compensation purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
What is material inconsistency regarding the basis of an applicant's asylum claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a joint tenant of a jointly-tenanted property inherit from a deceased joint tenant?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a conviction for assault and a previous conviction for a similar assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has a valid claim against the federal government?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for section 1799.110 of the California Medical Code on medical malpractice claims against an emergency room physician?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a decision not to appeal against an 18% reduction in the interest rate on an appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for determining which party is successful based on minutes of settlement?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant guilty of aiding and abetting a burglary even if someone else committed some or all of the criminal acts?
California, United States of America
What is the purpose of the Charter challenge?
Ontario, Canada
Is there juristic reason for an enrichment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the record for the number of personal injury and property damage actions brought in the same area?
California, United States of America
Is long-term disability insurance included in an employment contract?
Ontario, Canada
