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 criteria is used to determine whether a judge should grant approval for a motion to appoint a new judge?
California, United States of America
What is the test for mitigation in a breach of contract case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an informal or insufficient verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a decision by a visa officer not to grant an application for a business visa to Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a prosecutor misconduct when she encouraged jurors not to consider voluntary and involuntary manslaughter as lesser included offenses to the charge of second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for late filing of an appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
When will the Court consider arguments raised for the first time on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reviewing for abuse of discretion in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a motion for a new trial required to be made before judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unanimous verdict in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the evidentiary test for a Halliday order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a claimant to argue for a particular alternative?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of a second trial for evading after a acquittal in a murder case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a risk inherent in the sport that the participants of the sport may breach any duty of care?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of discovery for a defendant's affirmative defense of diminished capacity?
California, United States of America
What is the reasonable maintenance rate for a boat?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have an obligation to prevent a slip and fall on a slippery floor?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the threshold requirement for maintaining a tortious interference with economic advantage cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a consent order for joint custody of a child?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to suppress evidence seized during a search of a defendant's home?
California, United States of America
Does the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have an obligation to prevent a plaintiff from being singled out for harm on the basis that he would be a victim of discrimination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with drug possession cases?
California, United States of America
Can a court determine any question as to the title to property arising between the parties in a matrimonial action?
"New York", United States of America
Can a forged portion of a letter written by another person be forgery within the meaning of section 470 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a former employee be held liable in a supervisory capacity in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a summary judgment application?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test to determine whether a defendant has a right to a speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a witness has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate restitution for a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a single charge of wire fraud?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a wiretap of a bus depot be used to establish evidence of criminal activity?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a motion for security for costs in a family proceeding where a Notice of Motion to Vary has been filed?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for using an involuntary confession in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a claim of overwhelming majority in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of service on a party’s lawyer?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a misrepresentation in an online advertisement?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have an obligation to prevent the introduction of hearsay statements at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for granting an interlocutory injunction for a period of one year?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a motion to amend be considered as if it was abandoned because counsel failed to make a written amendment to the complaint?
California, United States of America
Can a judge be held liable for failing to intervene in the case of a plaintiff's medical malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the putative father be compelled to attend an inquisition under section 56 of the Maintenance and Recovery Act?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant who was convicted of a constructive possession charge be able to petition for recall of his sentence?
California, United States of America
In assessing an unreasonable verdict ground of appeal, can an appellant's failure to testify be considered a grounds of appeal?
Ontario, Canada
Does a successful defendant have to pay the costs of a successful plaintiff?
California, United States of America
What is the appeal of a motion to suppress evidence arising from the execution of a warrant to search the home of a convicted felon in possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
Can a federal magistrate judge grant a stay pending exhaustion of a mixed petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for applying the Guidelines to the facts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for appellate review of a motion to suppress pursuant to section 1538.5?
California, United States of America
What is a patent defect and what is a latent defect?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to resent his sentence after the execution of his sentence has begun?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of entrapment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the fact that bankruptcy has intervened in the present case affect our determination that bankruptcy is not a cause of action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the definition of confidential information in the context of section 20(1)(b) of the Canada Aviation Safety Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is implied or implied in a witness statement?
California, United States of America
What are the defenses of defense in criminal cases?
"New York", United States of America
How has the good faith exception been interpreted in a search warrant application?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike a portion of a cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof against a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of an instructional error that resulted in a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case being denied access to a prescription drug?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judge's application of a "forthwith requirement" to a demand made by a plaintiff?
Alberta, Canada
Is a statute or a judicial decision retroactive?
California, United States of America
Does the possibility that an ID decision may be moot?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the elements of a criminal street gang enhancement?
California, United States of America
Does the testimony of a single witness have to be sufficient to convict a defendant?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted a pleading in a motion where the pleading is "plausible"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for bifurcation of Section 8 Damages?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for denial of leave to proceed in forma pauperis?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where an individual has been denied a right to appeal against his habeas?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the formula used by the Court of Appeal to determine the cost of shared custody?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for adverse possession of a property?
California, United States of America
Does the rule of forfeiture apply to ex post facto claims?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on physician misconduct?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an employee is an independent contractor while selling pay phone locations?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether defendant was the person identified in "Exhibit 25"?
California, United States of America
What constitutes criminal activity to be considered under factor (b) in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care of a home inspector?
Alberta, Canada
Can a reversal of a verdict be reversed if the jury did not follow the court's instructions?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge disregard a Memoranda that was agreed upon at a family court case conference?
Manitoba, Canada
How has reasonableness been defined in the context of a judicial review?
Manitoba, Canada
Does a plaintiff have standing to bring an elder abuse claim against the trustee of the Estate of the deceased's estate?
California, United States of America
Does a search of a passenger's luggage constitute a search warrant?
California, United States of America
When a guaranty agreement incorporates another contract, does the agreement need to be struck together?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an accident caused the death of an insured person by jumping from the top of a work bench to the floor?
California, United States of America
Does the existence of a domestic relationship constitute a defining element in the possession of a firearm under the Gun Control Act?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in cases involving alleged instructional errors?
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
What is the burden of post security in a prohibition proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making an argument in pro. per?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a court officer is asked whether or not a detainee has an opportunity to contact counsel before making a demand?
Ontario, Canada
Inherent jurisdiction is not unlimited, does the Court have any power to exercise it?
Ontario, Canada
Is a city solicitor’s correspondence with a client confidential?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for freedom of expression under s. 2(b) of the Charter of Canada?
Manitoba, Canada
When will a court grant a search warrant for an electronic search of an arrestee's cell phone?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the minute order on medical marijuana use?
California, United States of America
When will a tenant be justified in refusing to tender rent for February and March?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the impact of a participation agreement on collaborative litigation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident action where they are unable to recover from the injuries sustained in the accident?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply to a criminal threat enhancement attached to the criminal threats charge?
California, United States of America
What evidentiary issues will be considered in the evidentiary review of a motion to prohibit the use of the word "hearsay" in the context of the application?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for establishing reasonable suspicion to support a stop?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How do courts treat arguments that may be buried in the opening brief's statement of facts?
California, United States of America
Is a government official liable for damages when they are found guilty of gross negligence in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of internet searches on an application to enter Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
What is the prosecutor's duty not to suppress or otherwise make unavailable evidence in post-conviction proceedings?
California, United States of America
How has section 4201 of the California Code of Civil Procedure been interpreted?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a plaintiff has been involved in a motor vehicle accident for 11 years?
Manitoba, Canada
How does the statute of limitations apply when a petitioner has filed a timely petition and then amended to replace the original petition with new claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a procedural issue reviewable without deference?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a court order the disclosure of the name of a witness at a deposition?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause under the plain view doctrine?
California, United States of America
Does a minor have to waive his right to a different judge at a hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing causation in tort law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making a constructive trust or a monetary award in a claim for unjust enrichment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for prior restraint of speech in a defamation action?
California, United States of America
What is the common law duty of a driver to take reasonable care of others when using a roadway?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal presumption in favour of the custodial parent on an application to vary custody?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of an insurer’s “favourable” and “less favourable” terms of an offer?
Ontario, Canada
When a police officer sees a person working with a camera and driver's license working with their confederate, can the officer seize the items from the place where they were hidden?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for marriage to a child of less than 7 years?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for responding to a return in a habeas corpus case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for appellate review in cases involving mixed fact and law?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a real estate broker held to a higher standard than an unsophisticated, untrained buyer and seller?
"New York", United States of America
What are the legal standards for stating a Fourteenth Amendment due process claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff seek attorney's fees under section 1021 3 of the California Code of Civil Procedure for a breach of contract?
California, United States of America
Is ignorance of the fact that the child is in need a defense?
California, United States of America
Is there insufficient evidence to support the jury's finding that the Gate System's design was not a substantial factor in causing Samuel's injuries?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's prior conviction was for a serious felony within the meaning of the three strikes law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to change venue on the grounds of prejudicial publicity?
California, United States of America
What is qualified immunity for a claim for damages against a defendant who is also a defendant in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of a defendant to show a reasonable likelihood that they understood or applied the prosecutor's comments?
California, United States of America
What factors will be considered in determining whether a suspect's confession was coerced?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to discovery if they have failed to obtain discovery from their trial counsel?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code permit punishment for assault and burglary?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that there has been a denial of due process resulting from a delay in charging?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on "knowingly" mailing a communication that contains any threat to kidnap or injure the addressee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a prison official to be found to have violated the Eighth Amendment by failing to provide adequate medical and dental care for inmates?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the proper remedy in a case where a defendant has been found guilty of false imprisonment and subsequently remanded to a retrial on the same charge?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "well-founded fear of persecution" in a refugee application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements of section 1170.95, subdivision (c) of the California Criminal Code for a jury to convict a defendant of first degree murder under the Felony Murder theory?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has a duty to treat a plaintiff?
California, United States of America
What is the test for mootness in a personal injury application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a motion to revoke probation?
California, United States of America
What is the appellant's burden of demonstrating prejudicial error to the appellate court?
California, United States of America
Can an applicant's office be targeted because they are not high-profile political figures?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will the trial judge err in principle in the analysis of the issues of undue influence and testamentary capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the consequence of a person tripping over a low rail?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a physician's duty to disclose risks to the public?
Ontario, Canada
When will the jury be instructed on the manslaughter theory of the defense?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for an application to amend a pleading?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for trespass to the person against a peace officer?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts interpreted excuse instructions in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
Can a contract for the sale of undivided land be enforceable?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a licensed victualler quash a conviction for supplying alcohol to a police constable while off duty?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for a writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it improper for a prosecutor to imply that a defense counsel has fabricated evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to amend section 1009 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is a still-sitting juror entitled to be excused from a jury for improper sexual contact with a juror?
California, United States of America
What is the test of discretion on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for instructing the trial court on a self-defense defense?
California, United States of America
How have courts accepted the explanation of the evidence of a driver who was found asleep in the driver’s seat, with the motor vehicle running, and with the automatic transmission in “Park”?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a third party sue an insurer for failure to provide a notice of default?
California, United States of America
What is the test for due process under the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for quantifying future pecuniary losses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for disclosing the identity of a confidential informant in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence to support a claim for a "waiver of rights accruing from delay"?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the factors used by the courts to determine what is in the best interests of a child in primary care?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for personal jurisdiction in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If probable cause has not been established as to the garage of a house, what is the effect of the search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a baby sitter have exclusive control over who is allowed to enter the child's home?
California, United States of America
Does the court enter judgments of acquittal under Rule 29?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code apply to punish an act or omission that is punishable in different ways by different sections of the law?
California, United States of America
Does a federal court have jurisdiction to consider the claims of six plaintiffs who are Mexican nationals?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a difference between allegations in the indictment and proof at trial constitute a constructive amendment of the indictment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any inalienable right or natural law which might arguably be above the California Constitution?
California, United States of America
What is relevant evidence in this case?
California, United States of America
Does a structural error in a medical malpractice case affect an automatic reversal of a conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Rule 4(a)(2) protect the unskilled litigant who files a notice of appeal from a decision that he reasonably but mistakenly believes is a final judgment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a workplace environment is "hostile or abusive"?
California, United States of America
When will partial summary judgment be granted?
Ontario, Canada
Can a federal court grant habeas relief on the basis of instructional error?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a judgment be amended by a trial court after a notice of appeal has been filed?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a landlord has been successful in maintaining a claim for unpaid rent?
"New York", United States of America
Is a tenant entitled to credit based on improvements made by the tenant in possession of the property?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of judicial review of an administrative decision to suspend or revoke a driver's license?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in relation to the status quo principle?
Alberta, Canada
Does an indigent defendant in a paternity and enforcement of child support action have a constitutional right to have an attorney appointed at public expense?
California, United States of America
Is a successful party entitled to costs in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the costs under s. 2(5) of the BC Revenue Code?
British Columbia, Canada
What is appellant's case law on felony-murder pleading?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a conspiratorial agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the superior court have jurisdiction to hear non-judicial review matters arising from disputes in the academic sphere?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a motion under Rule 12(b)(1)(1) de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a jury convict a defendant of robbery based on force or fear?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for a jury to determine if there are conflicting opinions in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Does a finding of a conflict of interest require the entire District Attorney's Office to be recusal?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the term "habitual drunkard" in the context of good moral character assessments?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a pro se litigant entitled to amend or amend the complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Guidelines amount apply to children who live away from home for part of the year attending post-secondary education?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a single witness' testimony sufficient to sustain a conviction for assault with intent to murder?
California, United States of America
