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 defense of entrapment by estoppel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What would have happened if there had been a civil action?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for interim custody of a pet dog?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the evidentiary test for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making evidence of a writing made as a record of an act, condition or event?
California, United States of America
What are some of the most recent federal decisions in which the US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a motion by a federal appeals court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a personal injury action, does a defendant have a positive duty to limit their losses?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the strong prima facie case test apply to a restrictive covenant affecting employment?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion to suppress, and what is the test for the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 1203.06 of the Penal Code on a plaintiff's claim for sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of condonation under s. 3(d)?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How is the Guideline income calculated in a personal service corporation?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a conveyance for sale for $40 set aside?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a coconspirator who does not actually detonate a bomb be held liable for the destruction of a building?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a surety waive the equitable right to discharge a principal contract if the principal contract is materialized?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a solicitor have an obligation to advise the client to obtain independent advice?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the automatic stay of Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code apply to the debtor?
federal, United States of America
Can a defendant be found to have committed a single physical act for purposes of section 654 of the California Criminal Code, Section 215 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Section 422 of the Criminal Code for carjacking?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the defense of voluntary manslaughter in a murder case?
California, United States of America
How has the Court interpreted the Agreement of Purchase and Use of the Purchase and Sale Agreement?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is a final order dismissing a complaint but not the underlying action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the court treated the issue of delay in filing charges in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances can a through driver be held wholly or primarily at fault?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first-degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to bifurcate the trial of a gang enhancement for abuse of discretion be successful?
California, United States of America
How has the Court of Appeal overturned a deemed dismissal of an appeal brought by a respondent who alleges that she made a mistake with respect to her husband's tax liability?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a motion to change income imputed to the payor at the original hearing?
Ontario, Canada
How have evidentiary errors been dealt with in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the requirement that prior criminal conduct be similar to the crime charged apply in cases such as this one?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an application to obtain a copy of medical records from the Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant argue that a court erred in imposing fines and fees without determining whether he has the ability to pay them?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof in contempt cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a no contest plea to count 1 and voluntary waiver of rights?
California, United States of America
Does a presumption of resulting trust apply to a purchase or transfer of property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for unusual danger in the context of food safety legislation?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant accepts responsibility for an assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a federal court deny discovery on a selective prosecution claim for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be charged with petty theft under section 954 of the California Code of Criminal Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a rule that retroactively retroactively applies to conduct credit?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care of an off-duty police officer?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have to present a habeas petition before the court?
California, United States of America
Does section 787 of California Evidence Code 787 preclude evidence to contradict direct testimony of a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test in Canadian law for misfeasance?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 3559(a) of the Criminal Code require a mandatory life sentence for the first degree murder of a minor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test to prove that the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on half interest in a property where a plaintiff is not entitled to one half interest?
Ontario, Canada
What is the basis for a memorandum based on the findings of the Board of Arbitration for Human Rights Review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a vendor refuse to grant a right of way over any road laid down on the plan?
Ontario, Canada
Does the doctrine of misnomer apply?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for wilful conduct in contempt of the BCCA?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for having a jury in a civil matter?
Alberta, Canada
Does the Saddleback Valley Unified School District have an obligation to pay attorney fees for attorney fees if they fail to enforce an individualized education program for an emotionally disabled child?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a final decree of juridical possession on lands granted under a patent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a judge has jurisdiction to grant a motion of appeal?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have juries found that one continuous course of conduct has been found, thus alleviating the need for a unanimity instruction?
California, United States of America
What is the result of an independent review of the record for potential error?
California, United States of America
Is Elliott entitled to present his entrapment byestoppel defense under the "silver platter" doctrine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff amend its Statement of Claim against Gowlings to allege a new cause of action after the expiry of the limitation period?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will the Chief Fire Officer interpret the term "his duty" in the City Charter 1?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving deficient performance in a motion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is insufficient evidence of deliberation and premeditation to sustain a murder conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the "plain and obvious" test for striking out an application under Rule 173 of the Rules?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a Rule 12(b)(1) jurisdictional attack?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the findings of an adjudicator/referee in a decision of 251 pages (1673 paragraphs) supporting the validity of a dismissal and dismissing a monetary claim?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for an individual to bring an action against a corporation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admissible conduct under section 1101, subdivision (b) of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
When will a motion to dismiss a preliminary injunction be dismissed?
California, United States of America
What is the test for privacy rights in sports?
California, United States of America
If there is no reasonable excuse for the under-employment of a payor, what is the effect on imputed income?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether there is only one aggravating circumstance to support imposition of an upper term?
California, United States of America
Does section 1157 of the California Criminal Code apply to a defendant who has not been convicted of a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
How has the attorney-client privilege been interpreted in this case?
"New York", United States of America
Can a Court of Appeal alter a damages award made at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Issue estoppel apply where the same question was previously decided in a final judicial or tribunal decision?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making an unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, unconditional and specific threat of imminent execution of a threat?
California, United States of America
For the purposes of Rule 12, can plaintiffs allege that Alpha Beta and Fleming are RICO entities?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have to remain silent when informed of evidence that could conceivably be exculpatory?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for defence of justification in a defamation case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a criminal conviction for fraudulently obtaining AFDC benefits?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the second stage of a disability claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If a father's materials set out that he would assist in the mother continuing to have access to the child if the child was returned to the father, would the father's material set out to support the mother's access?
Ontario, Canada
Does the fact that a police officer had no intention of allowing a drug dealer to get away with cocaine have any bearing on the issue of possession of the drug?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress evidence in a case where a defendant pleaded guilty to possessing a deadly weapon with the intent of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the "maximum contact" principle on a child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for equal protection in the context of Section 8(1) of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the adjournment application at the BC Human Rights Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an owner who alleges that their contractor or the supplier of materials is defective?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for abuse of a witness testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a personal injury action, does solicitor and client privilege trump the description of a document in the context of a description of the document?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on trespass in medical malpractice cases?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have courts interpreted the assumption that profit-maximizing behavior is a factor in determining whether a company can increase its prices?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law in relation to the THFA?
Yukon, Canada
Is the robbery of the victim incidental to the murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that delay is inordinate and inexcusable?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any evidence that a promise of leniency was made to appellant during the course of her sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for a plaintiff who alleges medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to suppress evidence be made at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
Is there a plaintiff in a personal injury case who pleads a certain amount in damages and then amend that prayer as and when the extent of the injuries is learned?
Alberta, Canada
Is a director of a company entitled to sue or defend against being sued?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Does a wife have a right to spousal support based on factors outside the Family Law Act?
California, United States of America
When will a court order the exclusion of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court's failure to instruct on a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
When will the federal government's "discretionary function" defense apply?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim under section 21451 of the Government Code for medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
Can a municipality be held liable for the safety of pedestrians who are struck and injured by traps on the sidewalk?
Ontario, Canada
What is the nature of independent legal advice in the context of family law?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a factfinder have to consider whether a trial court misstated an element of the crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether an instruction interferes with the consideration of evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of a loan in the US?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a client sue an attorney for malpractice arising from the representation in which the client was represented?
California, United States of America
What is the proper procedure for a motion for reconsideration?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of a court's decision to modify a restraining order?
California, United States of America
What is the testator’s legal position when it comes to appointing an estate trustee?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reasonable suspicion to justify detention?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state of the law on next-friend standing in the context of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for accepting a late-filed complaint?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to a substantial indemnity cost for failing to disclose the facts to the court?
Ontario, Canada
Can a witness be evasive in giving evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be convicted of robbery and as an aider and abettor of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that two strikes arising from the same act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 667.61, subdivisions (f) and (g) of the Criminal Code apply only once?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a teacher to be deemed unfit to teach?
California, United States of America
What is a privy and what is its effect?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of raising an affirmative defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a petition be granted on any ground supported by the record, even if it differs from the rationale of the district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a variation of an order where a party is seeking to change the existing order?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for misconduct in a trial where a prosecutor described defense counsel as "deceptive to the jury for leaving information off a particular instruction"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for substitute counsel for abuse of counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for removing a right of public access?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to costs for failing to comply with two orders?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for jurisdiction to compel a nonresident defendant to appear before a jury?
California, United States of America
Does the Superior Court of California have jurisdiction to adjudicate on a motion brought by a plaintiff in a personal injury matter?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a client relied on the advice of a tax preparer without reading or reviewing their tax return?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does every breach of a professional standard lead to liability?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for intervening in a personal injury matter?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the applicable principle on the principle of an agreement not to be reached until money is paid?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for confidentiality of a document?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is the giving of an unmodified CALJIC No. 8.11, if error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a party to a Title VII retaliation claim is discriminatory?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the record for potential error?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to bring a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a wife entitled to a judgment against her husband even if it is impossible to enforce the judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an award for abusive conduct in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Can lump sum maintenance be paid to a single parent in Canada?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a trial judge intervene in plea negotiations?
California, United States of America
Can a jury infer that a crime committed by three defendants was committed for the benefit of a gang?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing that prosecutorial misconduct at the retrial of an accused violated the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a postjudgment appeal rule apply to the attorney client privilege of psychotherapist-patient privilege?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a consensual agreement regarding child support be overturned by the court?
Ontario, Canada
What is the propriety of removing a plaintiff from a federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the exclusion of certain interview questions from a witness record invalid a defendant's constitutional claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a sexual assault case where the alleged victim is under the age of legal consent?
California, United States of America
Is a search without a warrant incidental to a lawful arrest reasonable and justified?
Alberta, Canada
Is it unnecessary for a party alleging a section 15 violation to produce evidence to prove the elements of discrimination?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for habeas as a result of prosecutor misconduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the meaning of Rule 51?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for pendent jurisdiction in a motor vehicle accident case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Defendant's argument that the evidence presented to the jury was insufficient sufficient to support the jury's findings?
California, United States of America
Can a wife repudiate a spousal support agreement for fundamental breach and sue for damages?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on recordation of grand jury proceedings?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the definition of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of damages for loss of personal capacity in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court award attorney fees for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant factors for a stop and detention under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between independent contractor and commercial cab drivers?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the conditions required for a garnishing order to be set aside?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for abuse of abuse of the courts in cases involving drug dealing and drug dealing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the Miranda rights of a defendant in a vehicle theft case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a claim for relief in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When a joint tenant dies, can the surviving joint tenant continue to have undivided interest in the property?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the effect of a failure to timely present a claim to a public entity?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving a statement of facts in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a reasonable doubt verdict in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is probable cause for arrest in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is brandishing a firearm in the presence of a motor vehicle occupant a serious felony?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a motor vehicle accident where the motor vehicle driver loses the right to sue for damages?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for determining the propriety and prejudicial effect of a comment?
California, United States of America
How is the court expected to calculate pre-judgment interest under s.1(1) of the B.C. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Can the prosecution amend the elements of section 136.1, subdivision (a)(2) of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does the bankruptcy court have subject matter jurisdiction over claims against the estate for personal injury tort or wrongful death?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does res judicata have to be relied upon in deciding what questions were decided by the first proceedings?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal's decision not to consider the seriousness of the charge in assessing counsel's performance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 1018 of the Criminal Code allow a defendant to withdraw his guilty plea after the entry of judgment?
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 test for giving credit to witnesses in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant provisions in the Criminal Code relating to decisions by police officers engaged in investigative and prosecuting functions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion under Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Can a husband who has been convicted of assault against his wife receive support on the basis of need?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How has the Minister of Justice considered the issue of standing in the context of a motion for summary judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the calculation of restitution in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the role of the courts in determining whether legislation is constitutional?
Alberta, Canada
What is the burden on a plaintiff to establish that medical leave would be a reasonable accommodation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of spousal support requirements for a child who attends a private school?
British Columbia, Canada
