Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr. | Taft Law In 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court established the standard for determining the admissibility of expert testimony in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579. That decision immediately gave rise to a pressing question: How is Daubert pronounced? With a French pronunciation, i.e. “dough bear,” or a more… Continue reading To Daubert Or Not To Daubert — That Is The Question: Sixth Circuit Weighs In On Expert Standards At Class Certification
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Insured Fails to Provide Adequate Proof of Water Damage Through Roof
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The federal district court granted the insurer’s motion for summary judgment due on the insured’s claims for water damage to a church. Unity Church of God in Christ of York v. Church Mutual Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 163204 (M.D. Pa. Sept. 11, 2024). … Continue reading Insured Fails to Provide Adequate Proof of Water Damage Through Roof
Top Ten Expert Witness Mistakes
Noah Bolmer | Round Table Group Guests from our Engaging Experts podcast reveal some of the most common pitfalls that hinder new expert witnesses. Avoid these common mistakes for successful engagements. Mistake 1: Conflicts of Interest Make sure you have thoroughly examined any potential engagement for conflicts, whether actual or perceived. Before accepting, insurance expert Kevin Quinley asks himself, “Are there any… Continue reading Top Ten Expert Witness Mistakes
Beyond Witness Preparation
Esquire Deposition Solutions Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles of counsel and the court reporter, and how to appear and behave during the deposition. A well-prepared witness will also appreciate the… Continue reading Beyond Witness Preparation
The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Paul Ferland and Lauren Berenbaum | Property Insurance Law Observer In J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals reviewed a summary judgment ruling in favor of co-defendant West American Insurance Company (“West American”), issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The 6th Circuit held that… Continue reading The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company