Edward M Spiro and Judith L. Mogul | New York Law Journal | April 18, 2017 Almost 25 years after the Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals, 1 recent cases in the Southern District of New York continue to demonstrate the wide latitude that the Daubert standard affords to judges ruling on… Continue reading Under `Daubert’, It Isn’t Getting Easier To Find a `Reliable’ Expert Witness
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Importance of Jury Selection, Technology and Expert Testimony
Ronald L. Williams | The Legal Intelligencer | August 12, 2016 Successfully trying a construction case to a jury requires thoughtful selection of a jury, effective utilization of technology and preparation of expert testimony that is utilized persuasively. Trial counsel who utilize and complete these tasks effectively have an excellent opportunity to prevail at trial.… Continue reading Importance of Jury Selection, Technology and Expert Testimony
Cross-examining a Forensic Expert
Roger M. Hughes | Contra Costa Lawyer | March 1, 2016 We have all been there—facing an opposing expert witness supported by graphs and computer analysis; opinions shrouded in mystery, veiled with glib rhetoric. How do you take on such a witness? The savvy litigator would do well to consider challenging the expert’s adherence to the “scientific method.” What is the… Continue reading Cross-examining a Forensic Expert
Attorneys Await Answers on Key Products Liability Questions
Ben Seal | The Legal Intelligencer | February 12, 2016 When Tincher v. Omega Flex landed on products liability attorneys’ desks 15 months ago, its 137 pages left them looking for more. The state Supreme Court’s fervently awaited decision raised a series of questions, the most pressing of which was when the other foot might… Continue reading Attorneys Await Answers on Key Products Liability Questions
Paper Experts, Part II: How a CV Can Create Apparent Experience
Tony Lehman | The Dispute Resolver | December 7, 2015 Last week, we had Part 1 of our two-part discussion regarding how an expert’s curriculum vitae can create the impression of experience that an expert really does not have. Today, as promised, here is Part 2. Paper Experts: How a CV… Continue reading Paper Experts, Part II: How a CV Can Create Apparent Experience