Alexi provides high-quality answers to complex legal questions in memo format for lawyers. Below you can see a collection of sample excerpts from just some of the thousands of research memos we produce.
What is the test for a plaintiff in a personal injury action against an insurance company?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for joint custody of a child and what is the impact of the text messages between the parties?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a statement of claim alleging breach of fiduciary duty?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for "due deference" to a federal judge's conclusion that departure was not within his jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for overturning a judgment of conviction where a defendant is found incompetent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Is a classification scheme permissible under the equal protection obligation imposed by the fifth amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for intent in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for accepting a plea of guilty under Rule 11(c)(1) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an abuse of process claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for substantial evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the substantial evidence standard in the context of a lease agreement?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a lawyer who has been found guilty of gross misconduct in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a defendant has a right to plead guilty to a charge of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for possession of a house in the name of the deceased?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant who fails to orally instruct on elements of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is responsible for a plaintiff’s mental health disorder?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a balanced instruction by the court to a deadlocked jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the preference of a child of nine matter?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law that would require the court to order costs that follow the event?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for deviation under section 5 of the Interpretation Act?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for using actuarial calculations to assess future pecuniary losses?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does a petitioner have an absolute right to appeal the denial of a writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the trial court exclude evidence of third-party culpability for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on recordation of grand jury proceedings?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a contract is ambiguous or ambiguous?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of commitment to the client’s cause?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining income for the purposes of spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an accused withdraw a guilty plea?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for cruel and unusual punishment for a juvenile offender for a non-homicide crime?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a motor vehicle collision on the neck and collar bone?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for adverse inference in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the "suspicious circumstances" in the context of a will?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of an interim order establishing that a party is entitled to litigant status?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has failed to mitigate her loss?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a convicted felon be found in contempt of the court for violating section 29800 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appointing a new attorney in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What are the findings and recommendations of a magistrate judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a Commissioner can be found to have found that a Commissioner has found that the Commissioner has a valid case to answer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for undue hardship under the Income Tax Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review for a fishing licence application?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for the purpose of compensating a recipient spouse for sacrifices made by the recipient spouse in assuming primary childcare and household responsibilities?
British Columbia, Canada
Is evidence of prior sexual conduct of a molestation or sexual assault victim allowed to be admitted at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on withholding of removal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the date of an offer to settle a claim in a personal injury action against a defendant?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of making a prima facie showing of the merit of a claim?
California, United States of America
Does the duty of fair representation require a union to follow the direction of individual members?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for objecting to a claim of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on inspections and maintenance of an occupier’s agent's property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between the facts of a theft and a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it reasonable for a police officer to stop and question a drunk driver in the street?
California, United States of America
Is section 213.1214 of the Criminal Code retroactively applied to a convicted rapist?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What information does a defendant need to know about the special elements of a murder charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an agreement between the recipient and the recipient parent on reducing or cancelling child support?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances can a court order special costs for a breach of contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Can expert testimony be excluded under Federal Rule of Evidence 403?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of a defense failing to object in a timely manner to a claim of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What would be appropriate disbarment and pardon for an attorney found guilty of perjury?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on disclosure of financial information in family law?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances have lawyers been found to have committed malpractice?
California, United States of America
Is there a real and substantial possibility of income loss arising from an event such as a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a federal judge's order dismissing the state's complaint be appealed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be treated as if he had not previously been convicted of one or more serious or violent felonies?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a "false light" invasion of privacy claim?
California, United States of America
Can a malicious prosecution plaintiff obtain a preliminary injunction against the malicious prosecution defendants?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated mental health issues in mental health cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the legal requirements for a pro se pleading in a motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How does the US Supreme Court review challenges to the sufficiency of evidence de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the fact that a driver provides evidence capable of refuting the blood alcohol concentration test results do not mean that the adjudicator is unable to decide?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of unjust enrichment in the context of an action brought by a plaintiff against her former employer?
Saskatchewan, Canada
If a motion is brought before the Superior Court of Justice in the absence of a motion before the Court of Appeal, and the motion has been adjourned for a second time, is there an instance where this court should take jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in marriage?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a verdict in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for the weight and effect of expert testimony in a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a traffic stop by a police officer on the safety of passengers?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a surety be able to set aside a defendant's bail?
California, United States of America
What is the test for restitution as a condition of probation for a convicted rapist?
California, United States of America
Does a postdated check constitute a crime?
"New York", United States of America
Is there any case law or case law in which a contract is not enforceable?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a person who is a beneficiary of a will who is not a testator be heard to allege that he has no title or any greater title than that of the testator?
Ontario, Canada
What is the appropriate remedy for a defendant who has been convicted of second-degree murder?
California, United States of America
How has the construction of a general term or category in a criminal statute been interpreted?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to withdraw his guilty plea and restore the status quo ante?
California, United States of America
Is attorney-client privilege a bar to disclosure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for "general principles of law" in a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant who, as a result of a mental disorder or developmental disability, is incompetent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What are the factors that determine whether to dismiss an action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the testator's mental state when making a will?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of a delay in accepting a complaint from a party that has been pending an action for more than six months?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be charged with battery with injury on a peace officer?
California, United States of America
Is a confidential affidavit in a search warrant application sufficient to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
Is it a crime for someone to "intentionally" record a confidential communication?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on defamation?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a prospective juror and prospective jury in a death penalty case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a demurrer's finding that a judge acted without authority or committed forgery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing a Second Amendment claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a payor's decision to quit his job in 2014 to pursue other employment options?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant appeal a finding that he committed assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts and tribunals been affected by cost-cutting measures?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to reasonable attorney fees for bringing a costs of proof motion?
California, United States of America
Is there a written agreement with express waiver of all speedy trial rights?
"New York", United States of America
What is the current state of the law on corroboration of witness testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a psychotherapist have a duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for cancelling child support arrears?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of establishing that the punishment prescribed for an assault is unconstitutional?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of section 73(2) of the Motor Vehicle Regulation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have to plead guilty to a violation of section 211 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving an oral agreement?
California, United States of America
Does a shareholder's contribution to a cooperative housing association constitute a contribution to the cooperative?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a finding that a defendant currently poses an unreasonable risk to public safety constitute an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for grossly negligent conduct in a tax accountant's conduct?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be charged with possession of PCP for sale?
California, United States of America
When an employee suffers from a previous permanent disability, and suffers an additional permanent disability from the new injury, can the employer reduce their liability?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "full, free and informed thought" in the context of a property transaction?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the five causes of action against a police officer who entered the yard of a dog walker's home and found a dog in the yard?
California, United States of America
Does an attorney owe a fiduciary duty to his client to act as a creditor when his client files for bankruptcy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Court have jurisdiction to award sanctions against a defendant who was found guilty of a charge of recklessly driving while driving under the influence of alcohol?
California, United States of America
Is a party who partially prevails on an anti-SLAPP motion considered a prevailing party?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "common issues" in a class action?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for res judicata?
California, United States of America
Can a future amendment to the constitution be considered moot?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on bad faith inquiry in sexual assault cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state law standard for nondisclosure of material facts in a business transaction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts in Redding dealt with the issue of electronic reader boards in the context of public health concerns?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the quantum of costs in a family law matter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden on an applicant to prove that they have met the criteria set out in Davies?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a lease be construed as a right to light by implication?
Manitoba, Canada
What are the consequences of an administrator's failure to address outstanding legal obligations in a Will?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Fourth Amendment apply to a jail's policy of strip searching of inmates?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors used by a court to determine the severity of a defendant's sentence?
California, United States of America
Does attorney-client privilege apply to communications between a client and an administrative professional?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, in what circumstances will counsel be required to brief the appellate court on the same issues?
California, United States of America
Does secondary picketing constitute a nuisance?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for ineffective assistance in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to enter a suspect's home to make an arrest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements for establishing liability for negligent misrepresentation?
Alberta, Canada
How is retroactive child support calculated?
Ontario, Canada
What is the range of sentences for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm under the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a mortgagee’s failure to pay interest on a mortgage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the definition of "exhibition of the genitals, pubic or rectal area" under section 311.11 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Does s.24(1) of the Criminal Code apply to a civil forfeiture action brought by the Minister of Justice?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of a defendant's prior criminal conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the leading case in Canada with respect to functus as it applies to administrative tribunals?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of a district court award of attorney's fees for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are fees and expenses reasonable and necessary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where defense counsel failed to call a mental health expert?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have any authority to argue on appeal that a defendant failed to object in the trial court on his NGI plea?
California, United States of America
Is there a requirement for the defence to disclose decisions on whether to continue to defend against the Crown in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the general rule of law on when to call witnesses in a witness testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for appointing a receiver in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Can an amended complaint supersede the original complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining attorney fees for responding to an appeal?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a jury failed to instruct the jury concerning theft rather than a felony-murder conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the proper inquiry into the intrusion into the driveway of a residential residence by a police officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances can a prisoner be deliberately indifferent to his medical needs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to stay a motion for a stay of proceedings?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the definition of conspiracy to commit murder?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to claim for past and future loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts treated counsel's closing argument in closing arguments?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of an option clause in a commercial lease?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What are the four causes of action against a lender?
California, United States of America
Can a motion for contempt be given in a supporting affidavit?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving an error in a motion?
California, United States of America
What is a prosecutor's duty to grant immunity to a witness?
California, United States of America
Can a subpoena for a medical report be produced by a medical provider other than Delshadi?
California, United States of America
Is it within the competence of the parties to contract out of their respective liabilities for negligence inter se?
Alberta, Canada
Is it improper for a judge to vouch for the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a change in venue in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing substantial evidence in a motion?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the duty of a court to inquire into the propriety of multiple representations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a strike by a black man with a baseball bat has been purposeful discrimination?
California, United States of America
Is a beneficial interest held by shareholders in Del Cano Real Estate Trust a "beneficial interest" in the real estate REIT?
British Columbia, Canada
Is extrinsic evidence admissible under the hearsay rule?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for sustaining a jury's verdict in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a judgment in a victim restitution case?
California, United States of America
Can an applicant file a separate claim against a third party for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the essential elements of possession of a controlled substance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a conviction for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of mistakenly filing documents in a new habeas action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving effective consent to a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is this a variation application pursuant to the reasons for judgment of Mr Justice Hood?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law in which a defendant has been found to be in breach of a fiduciary obligation?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for reversing a jury's verdict in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is there a reasonable expectation of privacy in a prison cell?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can one consent to the intentional infliction of bodily harm?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for denial of evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What options have been available to plaintiff in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of using a firearm in the commission of a murder?
California, United States of America
Is a general advertisement sufficient to constitute a breach of a non-solicitation covenant?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of section 186.22(b)(1)(C) of the Criminal Code on the minimum minimum parole eligibility term?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with claims of defamation, defamation and misfeasance in public office?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a claim of deliberate indifference support a deliberate indifference claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of an order requiring a plaintiff to amend or amend a claim in a motion to amend?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of comments made by former President of the United States President Barack Obama on juries in civil and criminal trials?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a temporary spousal support motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for considering a document in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a prosecutor permitted to admit and use evidence of a defendant's pre-arrest consultation with an attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test on review of a justice's decision to issue a search warrant?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for liability for failure to warn?
British Columbia, Canada
