Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mistek et al, , Toward Locard’s Exchange Principle: Recent Developments in Forensic Trace Evidence Analysis, [link] (last visited July 17, 2023). T]here are no scientific principles underlying or supporting Agent O’Neill’s opinions that would render such testimony reliable and admissible…” People v. Genrich, ORDER, July 7, 2023.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 24, 2024

The plaintiff claims that he was injured while using a miter saw manufactured by the defendant and purchased from Home Depot. The defendants allege that Dr. Benedict is not qualified to offer an opinion about miter saw design and manufacture, product warnings and instructions. Home Depot USA, Inc.

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Witnesses Cross-Examination Admissibility Manufacturing 52

Expert Witness Blog

MAY 29, 2024

The plaintiff alleges that the defendant General Motors should be held liable for injuries she sustained after being injured in an accident involving a Silverado, manufactured by GM. The court opined that these arguments go to the weight of the evidence, not their admissibility.

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Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Beyond knowing the mechanics of the rules of evidence, effective advocates use the rules as weapons of persuasion. Equally important is the ability to adjust to the constantly changing landscape of admitted and excluded evidence. If a key piece of evidence is excluded, pivoting to "Plan B" is essential. Last month's Strobel v.

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