In the world of expert witnesses, staying up to date on Rule 26 is vital. Not following requirements for disclosure and expert reports can break your case. 1. Not Following Directions Can Get You Banned Earlier this year in Walter International Products Inc. v. Salinas, six expert witnesses were barred from testifying because they did… Continue reading Three Things to Know About Rule 26
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Essential Apps for Trial
Robert Ambrogi – December 1, 2011 As we mentioned earlier, many attorneys have turned to iPads to prepare and question experts. Talk to trial attorneys about the apps that enable them to use their iPads in trials and depositions, and you hear a few names repeated over and over again. Among the apps attorneys most… Continue reading Essential Apps for Trial
Expert Testimony by Engineer Needed to Prove Construction/Design Defect Claim, Utah Court of Appeals Rules
Carl G. Roberts and Matthew L. Moncur – December 5, 2011 The Utah Court of Appeals has ruled that expert testimony from a civil engineer was needed to establish two essential elements—breach of duty and causation—in a negligence case alleging an injury caused by a defect in design or construction. The November 25, 2011, decision… Continue reading Expert Testimony by Engineer Needed to Prove Construction/Design Defect Claim, Utah Court of Appeals Rules
The Four-Step Cross-Examination
IMS ExpertServices – December 6, 2011 There are numerous stages in the litigation process that are time-intensive, uncertain and stressful. However, if your deposition was done properly, cross-examining an expert witness is not one of those elements. While this will be a review for many, following these simple suggestions will ensure that your cross-examination is… Continue reading The Four-Step Cross-Examination