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 legal test for obtaining permission to amend a motion to dismiss?
California, United States of America
Is an inmate eligible for resentencing under section 1170.126 of the California Criminal Code if he or she has a prior conviction for a similar offence?
California, United States of America
Is a Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Reviewable on the standard of reasonableness of a Public Prosecutions Reviewable?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for alleging bias in a judicial officer?
California, United States of America
What is the law on what is required to prove a conspiracy?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a special relationship between beverage rooms and members of the motoring public?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a minor's motion to augment the record with two photographs from the inside of a vehicle that was never shown to the witness before the trial hearing denied?
California, United States of America
Is there any connection between issuance of a danger opinion and cruel and unusual treatment?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have courts interpreted the interpretation of a federal agency's interpretation of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
What is Windfields LLP entitled to costs for misrepresentations in its application for a single housekeeping establishment permit?
Ontario, Canada
What is a bankruptcy court's subject matter jurisdiction over a civil proceeding arising from a bankruptcy?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for credibility of an expert in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for good cause in a motion for a new trial based on juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant who fails to appear at trial have a right to be present at trial?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a report is part of the record of a conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation of an action for damages in personal injury after the expiration of s.3(2) of the Limitation Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of an 18-month jail sentence for assault with a weapon, being a motor vehicle, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, and failure to stop at the scene of the accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for quantifying a loss of capital asset or earnings?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an attorney be considered a juror for misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plea of postponement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between two counts of sexual assault against one victim and one count of assault against another?
California, United States of America
What is the test for constructive trust in a claim for unjust enrichment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for having access to a foster child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law when it comes to strict scrutiny and intermediate scrutiny?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a prison officer entitled to qualified immunity from prosecution for interfering with an inmate's religious beliefs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the principle of "the law of the law" in the context of Inland Revenue Com'rs?
Manitoba, Canada
Is a probation condition requiring appellant to submit his person and property to search and seizure at any time of the day or night, by any peace officer or other peace officer, with or without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claim of misconduct is a plausible claim for relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for showing intent in a witness testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining damages at a restitution hearing?
California, United States of America
Does a federal district court err by not dismissing an indictment based on Fourth Amendment violations and alleged misconduct by law enforcement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to decide whether a defendant is guilty of the lesser included charge of attempted voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a preliminary application?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the remedy if a lender's priority is wrongfully denied to a borrower?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for providing services of value to a Defendant during a short relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction?
California, United States of America
How has the court disposed of a motion alleging that the trial court failed to conduct an inquiry into the grounds for appellant's dissatisfaction with appointed counsel?
California, United States of America
Can limitation defence issue be determined pursuant to Rule 9-7?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a variation of a personal injury policy enforceable?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for appointing counsel in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the error in failing to modify CALCRIM No. 301 constitute a harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Can a lawyer who withdrew funds from a trust to pay his client and his fees prior to the conclusion of an agreement or the obtaining of a court order in breach of an undertaking?
British Columbia, Canada
Are there any cases where a prosecutor's comments to the jury were declared not to be misconduct?
California, United States of America
Under what circumstances must a jury be instructed on every theory that is supported by substantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of an advance costs order on a litigation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the procedure for establishing a judgment lien on real property for child support purposes?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that property has been allocated in favour of a support-seeker’s favour defeat his or her entitlement to spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for garnishee before judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the law of offer and acceptance and what is the test for an agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 654 of the Criminal Code bar an ex-felon from a separate punishment for possessing a firearm under the same law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for statutory sex abuse?
California, United States of America
Can an insurer who undertakes to defend its insured against a defense attorney who is also an attorney representing Manzanita?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to make a reasonable inference based on the circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine if an ordinance is a valid exercise of police power?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a judgment of dismissal?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to modify two challenged probation conditions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for withdrawing a guilty plea for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts considered the interaction between two expert reports?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a failure to instruct on a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
What is the law governing a variation in custody where the intention of the custodial parent to relocate was the intention to relocate?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for excluding evidence from the evidence of another crime?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury accept that a witness's testimony is typical of a gang member?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to an instruction on imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found to be in breach of a common law order?
California, United States of America
How have trustees dealt with delegation or ratification and approval in a will?
British Columbia, Canada
How is the calculation of the allowance for the impact of taxation determined?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a police officer make an arrest for domestic violence under section 836 of the California Domestic Violence Act if the victim is assaulted by her partner while they are not married?
California, United States of America
What is the test for evidence of gang membership in criminal proceedings?
California, United States of America
What is the two part test for summary judgment?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for intentional waiver of a right?
California, United States of America
Is a witness who gives evidence at a joint trial considered a witness against a defendant if the jury is instructed to consider that testimony only against a codefendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for pursuing a claim in a derivative action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for having a mental health disorder?
California, United States of America
What is the equal authenticity rule on collective agreements between English and French?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the current state of the law on exclusion of a convicted criminal who has served his sentence for a serious crime?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to have a claim against the California Interscholastic Federation?
California, United States of America
Is a person who enters a building with the intent of committing larceny or any felony guilty of burglary?
California, United States of America
Does a writ of mandamus or writ of prohibition need to be issued to vacate an invalid judgment of dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the use of a chokehold on a non-resisting person violate the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some examples of the law of limitation in the context of civil litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the statute of limitations on a claim of sexual assault brought by a minor?
California, United States of America
Does the failure of a director to make a demand for an action against the directors of a company be considered a "defendant" of the company?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to bring a tort action for malpractice against his employer-doctor?
California, United States of America
Can parens patriae jurisdiction be engaged?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the impact of the AFCCO-O Guide on parenting arrangements for separated parents?
Ontario, Canada
Are high ratio mortgage lenders who fail to comply with section 2 of the LPA Regulation, or do not comply with the High Ratio Statement?
Alberta, Canada
What is the authority of a trial court to discharge a juror?
California, United States of America
What is the legal context for a plaintiff's claim of vicarious liability?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the power of the Attorney General to make a discretionary finding in a civil matter?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 844.6 of the California Criminal Code prohibit the use of the word "prisoner" in the definition of a person in a "prison, jail, penal or correctional institution"?
California, United States of America
Is there good cause for sealing a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for prior drug use in drug possession cases?
California, United States of America
Can a single course of conduct be considered separate for purposes of section 654 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
Is a government employee entitled to sue for unfair dismissal or demotion if they are defamed in the course of their employment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the prosecution opposed a motion to suppress evidence pursuant to section 1538.5?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of a jury in a case brought by plaintiff in her employment discrimination action because she was denied tenure because of comments made by her former supervisor, Reinhard?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports a claim that plaintiff was issued the rules violation report in retaliation for filing an administrative grievance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is #100 entitled to recovery of the duplicate certificate of title by #100?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the relevant case law for a motion for judicial review of an application for leave of the Court of Appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a motion for a mistrial be granted?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof against the recipient of a transfer of funds from a parent to a minor?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the name of an informant need to be disclosed to a magistrate in connection with a search warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a pedestrian was at fault for failing to cross the road at high speed?
Alberta, Canada
What are the principles governing a motion for summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
What is asbestos and what is its impact on human health?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff’s litigation plan and certification order relevant to common issues?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is our duty to uphold a decision of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a spouse entitled to a portion of the proceeds of her husband's life insurance when the husband dies?
California, United States of America
Is a telephone booth a "building" within the meaning of section 459 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a risk assessment made by an expert is flawed?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on probation for a defendant who was found unable to control himself while he was engaged in a protest movement?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a young man is arrested and questioned on a marijuana charge and becomes a suspect in a murder investigation?
Alberta, Canada
Does a plaintiff have to demand return of money before the cause of action accrues?
California, United States of America
What is the range of spousal support awarded to the claimant in a long-term relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the factors that determine sufficient reason?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a medical malpractice claim against a hospital for failing to provide adequate care for a patient?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the elements of s. 50(1) of the Law Society Act?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for aiding and abetting murder?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant required to pay restitution to the restitution fund where there is no victim?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found guilty of aiding and abetting a burglary?
California, United States of America
When there are no criminal proceedings pending against the movant, can Rule 41(e) motions be treated as proceedings in equity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of legislation that changes the definition of a person's mental state when they are in their mid-20s?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a determination by an immigration officer of a foreign national under section 139 of the Regulations?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a defendant's appearance in court relevant to his or her credibility?
California, United States of America
When is a breathalyzer room not part of the jurisdiction of the police?
Manitoba, Canada
What are the consequences of an offer to settle?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to search a person's home?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a court order a certificate of probable cause not to apply for a concurrent sentence for a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
Does a minor have to be placed on trial for assault with a deadly weapon under the double jeopardy clause?
California, United States of America
Is a sentencing judge required to state in open court the reasons for the imposition of the sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is materiality an element of a fraud cause of action?
California, United States of America
Does a jury's collective finding of doubt constitute a collective finding that a juror has a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of assault with a deadly weapon?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for misrepresentation and concealment of material latent defects?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What role does section 15 of the Charter play?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the meaning of the words "pro tanto" in the context of a section of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion seeking a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a balance of convenience?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review applied to a trial court's failure to instruct the jury on an assertedly lesser included offense?
California, United States of America
Can a defense objection the evidence presented to a jury be considered irrelevant and inadmissible?
California, United States of America
Is there any difference between the manufacturing design and the individual investigation of alleged defects in the door latch system?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a material change in a relationship?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a religious exemption in the context of religious freedom?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is probable cause a permissible basis for a traffic stop?
"New York", United States of America
Is a trial court obligated to advise a defendant of their right to a jury trial?
California, United States of America
What are the costs and attorney fees incurred by the insured as a result of the insurer's failure to defend?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the "honest but reasonable belief doctrine"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for returning a child to his biological parent?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances can a taxpayer sue a grand jury?
California, United States of America
If an applicant qualifies for asylum as a result of past persecution, does he have to prove a well-founded fear of future persecution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an order for specific performance be enforced by specific performance?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for using a trade-mark as a "per se" product?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does the Court have jurisdiction to determine whether an alien has been convicted of a particularly serious crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for fair use in copyright law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for destruction of a Will?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does Baruch have a claim to have been denied access to a search warrant under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to stay a motion for a stay of execution?
Ontario, Canada
Can a purchaser who employs the services of an inspector rely solely on the representations of the vendor?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for refusing to give an instruction in a motion for personal injury?
California, United States of America
What are the constitutional challenges to probation conditions for abuse of the probation system?
California, United States of America
What is the new statutory standard of review regarding corroboration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the jury instructions in favour of the prosecution in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim that a court failed to properly instruct a jury on the applicable principles of law?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant sentencing principles in the context of a robbery?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law supporting unequal division of property between spouses?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to sue for damages if she intentionally moves from the safety of the sidewalk onto the grass next to the sidewalk?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a party contributed to the resolution of a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of aiding and abetting?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is solicitor/client privilege?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the meaning of the word “right and true” in the context of a contract?
Alberta, Canada
What are the implications of a court's analysis and statutory interpretation of an attorney fees decision?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for medical malpractice?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the costs and attorney's fees awarded in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluding evidence that supports a Charter violation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the substantial evidence standard of review applied to section 186.22 gang enhancements?
California, United States of America
Do not need to prove intent to commit sexual acts, only intent to persuade?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for entering a person’s home without consent?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for reasonable search and seizure?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a reasonable official would understand that what they were doing violated a constitutional right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any precedent for assuming that a plaintiff in a California Supreme Court case will be able to sue for damages in the context of state-wide congressional redistricting?
California, United States of America
Can continuous sexual abuse and specific sexual abuse in the same proceeding?
California, United States of America
Does the issue of whether defense counsel rendered ineffective assistance in failing to object on Massiah grounds?
California, United States of America
Does Section 288.7, subdivision (b) of the California Penal Code require that a defendant committed an act of sexual penetration of the victim's anal opening for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining access to juror identifying information in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have courts refused production of medical records in medical malpractice cases?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an amendment to conform to proof?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of misrepresentation in a statement of present fact with future consequences?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for exhaustion in a motion for habeas corpus relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for damages for general impairment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a mistake of fact in a forgery case?
California, United States of America
Does the concept of consent apply to sexual assault of a minor?
California, United States of America
Is Section 53 of The Education Act, 1995 subject to challenge?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a spouse entitled to spousal support?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a search can be conducted without a warrant?
California, United States of America
When a defendant for whom a bail bond has been posted fails to appear in court, can the surety that posted the bond challenge the forfeiture of the bond?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be charged with possessing a deadly weapon in jail?
California, United States of America
Does a provincial superior court have the authority to rule on the constitutional validity of federal legislation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a constructive trust?
Ontario, Canada
