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Federal Rule of Evidence 702: A Useful Rule (When It's Followed)

Evidence at Trial

—exclude the opinion on the ground that it is fulfilling its gatekeeping role to "ensure that any and all scientific testimony or evidence admitted is not only relevant, but reliable." The Supreme Court granted review "in light of sharp divisions among the courts regarding the proper standard for admission of expert testimony."