Category: Expert Witness

Daubert Challenges Up 350 Percent

Maggie Tamburro – January 31, 2012 Are Daubert challenges really weeding out “junk science” and “pseudoscience” in the courtroom, or could it be that they are actually scaring off good, competent experts? Given the numbers alone, one can’t help but wonder. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 decision in Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, which established that the… Continue reading Daubert Challenges Up 350 Percent

Defective Windows Result in Class Action Lawsuit

January 9, 2012 Windows on houses are like tires on cars – they aren’t a really cool accessory and most of the time we just don’t think about them unless we have a problem with them.  Just like tires, windows can have a pretty significant affect on the performance of your.  When functioning properly, windows… Continue reading Defective Windows Result in Class Action Lawsuit

Three Things to Know About Rule 26

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

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

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