Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog It’s not uncommon in construction defect litigation for each side retain one or more experts to give their opinion as to whether something was constructed in accordance with the standard of care. This usually results in what we legal practitioners call a “battle of the experts.” The California… Continue reading Expert Can be Questioned on a Construction Standard, Even if Not Relied Upon
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The Importance Of Engaging Design Professional Experts Early, With A Focus On Massachusetts Law
Jay S. Gregory | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani In any Massachusetts case alleging negligence against a design professional, an expert witness on the topic of liability is a critical, early consideration. Given the expense of expert witnesses, counsel representing design professionals are wise to evaluate (1) the need for an expert, (2) the timing of… Continue reading The Importance Of Engaging Design Professional Experts Early, With A Focus On Massachusetts Law
Address Anti-Expert Bias: 5 Ways
Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm | Holland & Hart It has been a rough couple of years for science. Our newly-unmasked population seems to be more divided than ever about our ability to rely on science in applying systematic and neutral procedures in order to find reliable answers to the questions that matter. A sizable chunk of… Continue reading Address Anti-Expert Bias: 5 Ways
Insurers Challenging Awards When Appraisers’ ‘Disinterest’ in Question
Claims Journal Insurers created the appraisal process to provide an efficient way to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom using disinterested experts, but lately insurer skepticism about appraiser impartiality has become a new source of litigation. Insurance defense attorneys are increasingly likely to challenge appraisal awards that they believe are tainted by appraisers who are… Continue reading Insurers Challenging Awards When Appraisers’ ‘Disinterest’ in Question
Distinguish the Four Types or Phases of Witness Preparation
Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm | Holland & Hart Experienced trial lawyers know it is important that their witnesses are prepared to testify. At the deposition stage, and even when the likelihood of a trial is uncertain, it is critical to invest the time in making sure that the important witnesses know what to expect and are… Continue reading Distinguish the Four Types or Phases of Witness Preparation