Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

2020), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a maritime personal injury lawsuit. Shim as an expert witness to testify regarding the injuries sustained during a cruise. Shim, an orthopedic surgeon, as an expert witness.

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E-Discovery LLC

MAY 27, 2024

In response, “the prosecutor proffered that Sandhu was named in the supplemental discovery documents, which had been disclosed several weeks before the start of trial, but candidly acknowledged that the State had not indicated its intention to call Sandhu as a witness at that time. Williams v. State , 416 Md. 670, 698 (2010).

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of expert testimony concerning a defendant’s mental state in criminal proceedings. While the case did not specifically involve a Visibility Expert Witness , it has significant implications for the scope of expert testimony in criminal trials. In the case of Diaz v. United States , No.

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 7, 2025

2015), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a lawsuit involving allegations of human trafficking and substandard living conditions. The testimony of an OSHA Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Signal International , No.

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 10, 2025

2024), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning allegations that exposure to the herbicide paraquat caused plaintiffs to develop Parkinson’s disease.

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

23, 2023), the United States District Court for the District of Vermont addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit stemming from a skiing accident. The involvement of a Skiing & Snowboarding Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Vail Resorts Inc. , 2:20-cv-00165 (D.

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 22, 2025

July 12, 2019), the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico addressed the admissibility of expert testimony from a Weather & Meteorology Expert Witness in a contractual dispute involving the alleged destruction of hay by lightning-induced fire. Armstrong Farms et al. , 2:18-cv-00530 (D.N.M.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Summary: Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness allowed to provide testimony even though the defendant’s argued that he was not qualified to offer an opinion on miters saws as he does not have the requisite experience on the topic. The plaintiff hired Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Dr. Charles E. Home Depot USA, Inc.

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Jonathan Leach LLC

JUNE 10, 2024

This includes case briefs, witness statements, exhibits, and relevant statutes or legal precedents. Summarize the facts, jot down key points from witness statements, and organize notes for easy reference later. Plan your direct and cross-examinations of witnesses.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

1997), the Missouri Court of Appeals addressed the admissibility of expert testimony concerning lighting conditions in a premises liability lawsuit. The involvement of a Lighting & Illumination Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Bi-State Development Corporation , 949 S.W.2d

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

2023), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a lawsuit concerning environmental contamination allegedly resulting from mining activities. The involvement of a Mining Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Summary – Biomedical Expert Witness testimony allowed even though the defense argued that the expert was not qualified to provide an opinion on unsafe conditions even though she is not a marine safety expert. The plaintiff hired Biomedical Expert Witness Susan M. Bowley to provide expert witness testimony.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

May 25, 2022), the Tennessee Court of Appeals examined the admissibility and impact of expert testimony in a premises liability lawsuit. The involvement of a Human Factors Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. City of Franklin, Tennessee , No. M2021-00877-COA-R3-CV (Tenn.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

30, 2024), the California Court of Appeal addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit filed under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The court’s decision hinged significantly on the proposed testimony of a Railroad Expert Witness.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

16, 2024), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit involving a tree-cutting incident. The involvement of a Tree/Arborist Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis.

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Expert Witness Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

2010), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan addressed the admissibility of testimony from an electrical engineering expert witness in a subrogation claim following a house fire. Hewlett-Packard Co. , 2d 752 (E.D.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

2022), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania addressed critical issues concerning product liability and the admissibility of expert testimony in a lawsuit stemming from a scaffold-related injury. The involvement of a Ladders & Scaffolds Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Summary: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Expert Witness testimony not allowed because the expert provided legal opinions about discrimination, which is not admissible. To assist in their case, the defendant hired Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Expert Witness Robert F. Minnick to provide expert witness testimony.

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Jonathan Leach LLC

AUGUST 7, 2024

Jonathan Leach, LLC is a trial consulting firm that helps attorneys, parties, clients, and witnesses present the best case possible. From jury consulting to witness training, we can tailor our services to fit your case’s unique needs to help your legal team feel confident. 10 Essential Trial Preparation Steps 1.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Overview: Automotive Engineering Expert Witness testimony allowed in part because the court concluded that Bloch’s testimony that alternative designs of the Silverado would have saved the plaintiff’s life was unreliable. The plaintiff hired Automotive Engineering Expert Witness Byron Bloch to provide expert witness testimony.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Demonstrating the bias of the witness to undermine the testimony offered 2. In addition, the primary overall goal is also to control the impression the witness makes on the judge and jury. What is you want to accomplish with this specific witness?

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Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A preliminary fact is “a fact upon the existence or nonexistence of which depends the admissibility or inadmissibility of evidence.” Examples of preliminary facts include the qualification of a witness, the existence of a privilege, and the admission of evidence. ” Cal. Code § 400. See e.g. , Cal.

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Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Key recommendations include: Pretrial Evidentiary Hearings: Judges should require early disclosure of potential deepfake-related evidence, enabling discovery and the use of expert witnesses to authenticate digital materials. Ongoing Training: Legal professionals, judges, and juries need education on AI and its potential impact on evidence.

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E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 6, 2025

The goal of document production, including production of ESI, is to develop admissible evidence for use at trial. If pointers and targets are not relinked in the discovery process, will the separated documents be usable or admissible in motions, depositions, and trials? Emphasis added]. Is that the same here? In What Hath Noom Wrought?

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Evidence at Trial

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Code §§ 1521 - 1523) provides a commonsense approach that begins with a simple general rule: "The content of a writing may be proved by otherwise admissible secondary evidence." Crown first argued that (1) the Synchrony affidavit was admissible under the secondary evidence rule (Cal. Code § 1521(a). Code § 1271.

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The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

of federal civil matters are resolved at trial[i] Litigators always depose witnesses before a trial – if there is a trial You will almost never depose a witness more than once – so you get one shot to take or defend that deposition well But why do depositions matter more? All because of the strength and weakness of witness testimony.

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Evidence at Trial

OCTOBER 3, 2022

These thousands of pages were relevant and admissible. Even assuming the other party stipulated to the documents' admissibility (they didn't), was there a clear, concise, and nonboring way to communicate the substance of this evidence to the jury? But would it be admissible? This exhibit would be clear, concise and nonboring.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

MARCH 15, 2025

Expert Witnesses Moreover, a party may inquire whether the opposing side intends to call an expert witness at trial through interrogatories submitted prior to the trial.

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CaseFox

MAY 2, 2023

Step 2: Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT): The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is a standardized test required for admission to most law schools. Collecting letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation are important as they help you stand out as a candidate to law school admissions officers and professors.

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CaseFox

MAY 2, 2023

Step 2: Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT): The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is a standardized test required for admission to most law schools. Collecting letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation are important as they help you stand out as a candidate to law school admissions officers and professors.

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Evidence at Trial

APRIL 26, 2023

Regardless of its merit, social media is here to stay and disputes over admissibility or exclusion are commonplace in today's trials. Is it now admissible? Is an expert witness required to show that the camera that took the photograph was in good operating condition? ” Cal. Code § 210. What about a chain of custody?

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Practice of Law

JULY 15, 2024

Also, if there is any reason to believe you might tamper with witnesses, evidence, or otherwise obstruct the judicial process, that could be grounds for detaining you. FindLaw's Learn About the Law) Is 'Pleading the Fifth' an Admission of Guilt? If this is not the first time you’ve been arrested, it may cut against you.

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The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

That obsession extends to deposition data as well as to the psychology of the players involved: the attorneys taking and defending depositions; the witnesses being deposed; as well as the court reporters. It helps you understand your own and your own witnesses’. I’m fascinated by these people and their often-predictable behaviors.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JANUARY 16, 2024

The principle at issue is what is called a binding judicial admission, and its roots can be traced back to at least 1880, when the U.S. Supreme Court stated that “[i]n the trial of a cause the admissions of counsel, as to matters to be proved, are constantly received and acted upon. Oscanyan v. MacDonald v. GMC , 110 F.3d

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Ethicking

JUNE 14, 2024

On Monday morning, in open court, Steel revealed to Judge Ural Glanville that he was aware of an ex parte meeting in chambers between Glanville, prosecutors, and a witness for the prosecution, which may have involved ”coercion” or “witness intimidation” per Steel. Problems abound here. Per Rule 2.9

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Evidence at Trial

MARCH 22, 2023

One its expert witnesses walked the jury through powerful demonstrative evidence detailing DNA contamination in its crime lab. When asked to explain how, the defense attorney stated that in future cases, "the defendants' attorneys will simply ask the court to take judicial notice of the [expert witness'] testimony." Judicial notice?

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Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

This is the witness who says, "I just came from outside and it’s raining." If the witness is believed, the fact it is raining is conclusively true. Section 411 says that except where a statute may require additional evidence, direct evidence from just one witness may be sufficient. The witness may say, "I saw Ms.

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