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 meaning of the word "liable" in a legal context?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have courts treated the issue of child support in the context of property settlement agreements?
California, United States of America
Is there a statutory right of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for "premeditated" murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for insufficient evidence to support a conviction for failing to register as a sex offender?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a federal district court's decision construing an executive order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the continuous course of conduct exception been interpreted in the context of sexual assault cases?
California, United States of America
What is the probative nature of a defendant's failure to pay his debt to the victims of his drunk driving accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a vague section of a statute?
"New York", United States of America
Can an order to strike a pleading be made at a settlement conference?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making out a discrimination claim under section 15 of the Charter?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for an application to strike?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the definition of a variation under s. 17 of the Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a finding of misconduct in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a pro se prisoner is thrown out of court for invoking the wrong incantation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a two-prong test for determining the business purpose of a transaction and the economic substance of the transaction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for disqualifying counsel in a civil matter?
California, United States of America
Does the time limit prescribed by the Public Service Licensing Board (PSLRB) apply to litigation relating to misappropriation of funds?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does the California Education Regulator have sufficient evidence to support their findings that the California Board of Education is likely to impose restrictions on free speech in schools?
California, United States of America
Can a garnishee order attached to a tenant's rent be attached as a debt owing or accruing due?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of a lesser charge of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code allow only one enhancement to be imposed because the entire incident constituted one course of conduct?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a pandering case?
California, United States of America
Is it possible to sue for damages for misrepresentation on behalf of a party in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
Does a police officer need to give notice of presence or authority to enter a person's home?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
How have courts dealt with claims that an employer fired an employee for breaching internal policy?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the concept of conspiracy in a claim of wrongful dismissal?
Yukon, Canada
Does the adjudicator have any obligation or obligation to disclose medical history to police officers?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reasonableness under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted Section 654 of the Criminal Code when determining whether an assault charge should be stayed due to the People's election?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have jurisdiction to appoint a child support commissioner as a temporary judge?
California, United States of America
What authority has been relied on to obtain judicial relief from the undertaking?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a police lineup and a confession?
California, United States of America
What is the evidence that supports a restraining order?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who does not have a written waiver allowing him to attend the criminal trial of a witness be present at the trial of the witness?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a broker be required to prove that no advantage has been taken by the broker to the client?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a prosecutor's explanation to a jury?
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
How have courts dealt with the issue of an easement that is not an actual easement?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be ordered to pay the costs of probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for responding to questions to a jury in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant unambiguously waived his rights under Miranda?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor misstate the law to the jury?
California, United States of America
What factors will a court consider when assessing the fairness of a settlement agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a civil action challenge an administrative decision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for evaluating credibility in a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion to squash a bylaw authorizing a plebiscite?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a corporation that is the witness when it is the party being examined for discovery?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have courts interpreted the emergency doctrine in a search warrant application?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant successfully appealed his acquittal under section 1118.1 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a private person who makes an arrest justify doing so by showing that he had reasonable grounds to believe the arrest had been committed?
Saskatchewan, Canada
If an officer had probable cause to arrest a defendant, would the search of that defendant have been a search incident to a lawful arrest?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an informed consent claim in an obstetric case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of the US Supreme Court ruling in the case of the Federal Reserve Bank of America v. Federal Reserve?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the prosecution in a criminal case compel the defense to accept a stipulation that would deprive the state of its ability to present persuasive and forceful defense evidence?
California, United States of America
If a post-conviction petition is denied as untimely in the federal court, can the statute of limitations under Section 2244(d)(2) of the Criminal Code be tolled by a state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does plaintiff have a genuine issue of material fact to support her claim for breach of fiduciary duty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a husband and wife are living separate and apart?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between a motion to withdraw and a pro-separation brief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a vendor bring an action at law or equitable action for an intermediate instalment of a contract?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the standard of care expected of a prudent real estate agent?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the proper procedure to stay execution of a sentence for multiple convictions under section 654 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying equal protection of the laws in the context of discrimination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have a duty to correct a section 654 error on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to waive his right to directly appeal his conviction and sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be sentenced for making a criminal threat and dissuading a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on a plaintiff to prove he is not responsible for the injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of failing to comply with a procedural rule?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court allow a federal conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon to be quashed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a court's dismissal of a cause of action for contribution without prejudice deprive the judgment of appealability?
California, United States of America
Is a jury's failure to give a unanimity instruction harmless?
California, United States of America
Is evidence of the violent character of the victim admissible in a prosecution for a homicide or assaultive crime where self-defense has been raised?
California, United States of America
Does an investment company have to be an "investment company"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a motion to be heard before the Superior Court of Justice on the basis of the discovery rule, how have we addressed the issues raised in this appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abandonment in a tenement?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for changing the custody status quo on an interim custody motion?
Ontario, Canada
What are some cases where the Court has found that the Government's decision to seek a sentence that is not within the Guidelines range was "unexplained and unreasonable"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is solicitor-client privilege and what is its impact on the law?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the evidentiary test required for a defendant to have a timely objection in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the time frame for determining whether the accused is tried within a reasonable time?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for finality in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there an enforceable equitable mortgage under a potentially defective legal chattel mortgage?
Alberta, Canada
What is the standard of care of a gynaecologist and obstetrician?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on domestic violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the content of the instruction to a jury in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to succeed in a claim of loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a water supply is safe for drinking water?
California, United States of America
In a reply brief to the Court of Appeal for the first time, is Heather's request for attorney's fees forfeited?
California, United States of America
Can a jury find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a case involving masturbation?
California, United States of America
What is the test in applying the real and substantial connection test to the facts of the case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of sexual assault in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting a recording of a sexual assault on a minor?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for reversal of a jury instruction that omits an element of an offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an official to determine whether there is a substantial risk of serious harm to a person in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the legal principles involved in the issue of the issue at bar?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of a federal court's finding that a minimum sentence for a convicted drug trafficker is too lenient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of having five judges on a single appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for assessing emotional and psychological stress in a custody application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the proper test for determining whether a party has committed a crime by making false statements?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a formal offer and a final judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing good cause for in-chambers review of an officer's personnel records?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant legal principles relevant to the issues before me?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a trial judge extrapolate back that because a cow became sick, it must have been exposed to hydrocarbons?
Alberta, Canada
Can a defendant bring a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel rather than prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a distinction between a state and a private entity?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imposing a disproportionate sentence on a convicted rapist?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a defence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care required for a bus driver to treat an elderly passenger in a wheelchair?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an application to extradite an alleged criminal to the Czech Republic?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the federal rule on reducing the lodestar amount in an award of attorney fees?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant waiver his right to appear and defend in person and with counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a future care costs award for a plaintiff who has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate method for valuing a respondent's retirement pension?
Ontario, Canada
Is an action that exceeds the scope of the applicable principles of the law an "abuse" or breach of the rules of law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the balance of risk of flight against Canada's international obligations in matters of extradition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the reliability of evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is section 4558 of the California Motor Vehicle Licensing Act applicable to a power press?
California, United States of America
What is the test for punitive damages in a civil action brought by a plaintiff in her civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a constitutional argument on appeal?
California, United States of America
What material should be accessed by an expert?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law in the context of a restitution claim?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that a director, officer or employee was acting within the course of employment preclude a claim in negligence against the individual respondents personally?
British Columbia, Canada
What is sufficient evidence to convict a defendant of a sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a juror has refused to deliberate?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a contract is a contract of sale of gasoline?
California, United States of America
In a breach of contract action, can a defendant be held liable for avoidable losses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining a reasonable hourly rate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a union have a valid claim to arbitrator when a temporary position is posted?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a judge have an obligation to make an offer to settle?
Ontario, Canada
What jurisdiction does the court have to order security for child support?
Ontario, Canada
Can a federal court order a prepayment of fees or costs by a person who makes affidavit that he is unable to pay such costs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion for withdrawal need to be made in the middle of trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a declaration of rights?
California, United States of America
Does section 117 of the New York State Constitution require termination of an open adoption where the biological parent, having consented to the adoption, has agreed to retain parental rights and to raise the child together with the second parent?
"New York", United States of America
What is the standard of review for a Minister's decision whether surrender would be unjust or oppressive?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of a sexual assault under section 288 of the California Child Protection Act?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of appealing against the sufficiency of evidence in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a nationwide disparity in sentencing for a similar crime more leniently than he was?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining but for causation in medical malpractice cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for having as much contact as possible with one spouse during a separation?
Ontario, Canada
Can an in camera examination of a police officer's personnel file be conducted in camera?
California, United States of America
If defendant waives his relevance and prejudice objection, does the court have any power to rule otherwise?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a reversal of a finding of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a federal district court exclude a witness in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to the relationship between a parent and their grandchildren?
Ontario, Canada
Does s. 10(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada apply to a waiver of counsel?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a claim that a homicide was committed through misfortune or by accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated the liability of direct perpetrators and accomplices in civil cases?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to consent to be interrogated and then select the portions of the interrogation that will be used at his trial?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that part-time employees constitute full-time employment?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a party is a fiduciary?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the case law on the importance of issuing proper receipts?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for charging a witness with an identical offense?
California, United States of America
What is the standard reasonable doubt instruction in voir dire?
California, United States of America
Is a debtor's failure to list a creditor for bankruptcy purposes invalid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making some words surplusage?
California, United States of America
What is the reasonableness of a settlement based on risk and cost factors?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the Miranda warning?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the scope of a person's legal duty to care in the context of a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting a claim that a prisoner's civil rights have been abridged by a medical malpractice clinic?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a claim for breach of a collective agreement be brought in superior court?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a litigant be imputed income if they fail or refuse to disclose their financial circumstances?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the court err in waiving the requirement that plaintiffs exhaust their administrative remedies before pursuing their claim in federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of examination for discovery in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a federal judge exercise supplemental jurisdiction over a state law version of the FDCPA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing that a lawyer's fees are commensurate with those of a similar lawyer in the community?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is sufficient evidence to sustain a conviction for assault?
California, United States of America
What is the purpose of a s.15.2 order for a review of a claim made by a party to a claim of sexual assault?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant statutory reference to Section 425.16 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissible evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relief for a vendor who has been ordered to hand over all of its funds to a third party?
British Columbia, Canada
Are we bound by the decisions of lower federal courts?
California, United States of America
What is the per se reversible error rule?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for determining the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for general impairment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for granting relief from forfeiture and re-entry?
Saskatchewan, Canada
When will a jury reject a defense based on evidence of BWS?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of costs in the Mancini v.Mancini case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state-funded representation of counsel under s. 7 of the Charter?
Ontario, Canada
What are the relevant statutory references to the Penal Code in the context of sexual assault cases?
California, United States of America
Is it an abuse of discretion to sustain demurrers on that ground without leave to amend?
California, United States of America
Does a punitive damages claim by a bankrupt pass to the trustee as property of the bankrupt?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a charge of sexual assault under section 288 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to suppress a statement made by appellant to police be reviewed by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 654 of the California Criminal Code on the sentence of a man convicted of two counts of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to ineffective assistance of counsel because his attorney failed to object to the prosecutor's alleged misstatement of the burden of proof in closing argument?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a plaintiff has not established that the police owed him a duty of care?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of a party's success rate when it is not substantially successful?
British Columbia, Canada
When a defense is raised by demurrer, what is the procedure?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of multiple crimes arising from a single crime?
California, United States of America
What is the legal basis for an award of attorney fees de novo?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of errors in judgment for failing to provide a standard of care?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of the real and substantial possibility principle on the assessment of future income earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a plaintiff have a right to a cause of action against a bank for misconduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
