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DEPOSITION OUTLINE OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTRICE DEFENSE EXPERT

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

QUALIFICATIONS 1. SEE WITNESSES biography (a) BIRTH DATE (b) MARITAL STATUS 2 GENERAL EDUCATION OUTLINE: SCHOOLS APPLIED FOR & REJECTED? GENERAL BIAS 1. Involvement in this Case: (1) HOW BECAME INVOLVED IN THIS CASE (2) INVOLVEMENT WITH EXPERT WITNESS AGENCY?

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From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges

Complex Discovery

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.

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Stop reading depo transcripts! Please welcome Gibson.

The Cloud Court Blog

In a large case (say, with 100+ depositions), there’s so much testimony data that it is virtually impossible for one person to read and recall all the testimony, not to mention attorney & witness behaviors. Plaintiffs can extract relevant topics and easily contrast testimony of different witnesses.

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Exposure Lawsuits: Trends, Challenges, Future Implications

CaseFox

Exposure lawsuits, a legal avenue that addresses harm resulting from exposure to hazardous substances or conditions, have witnessed a dynamic evolution over the years. Plaintiffs often rely on expert witnesses and scientific studies to demonstrate causation, while defendants vigorously contest these claims.

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What’s New in eDiscovery Pricing? Summer 2024 Market Report

Complex Discovery

Investigative Services and Expert Testimony : For investigation, analysis, and report generation, 45.9% Expert witness testimony commands higher rates, with 49.2% In terms of investigative services and expert testimony, the market has seen a slight shift towards lower and alternative pricing models.

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The Power of Media Coverage: How it Shapes Jurors’ Perceptions and How Scientific Jury Analysis Can Help Mitigate Bias

Jury Analyst

Expert Testimony: Lawyers can call upon expert witnesses to explain the impact of media on perceptions and provide alternative interpretations of evidence. Expert testimony can provide jurors with a balanced perspective, helping them navigate through the biases created by media coverage.

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Is The Opinion “Lay” or “Expert?” — The Superior Court Has An Opinion (Maybe A Wrong One)

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

Lay opinion testimony is tolerated because, frankly, it is hard to find the line between fact and opinion (“she is tall,” “they appeared drunk,” “the car was way over the speed limit”) and because lay witnesses should be comfortable speaking in normal, conversational, easily-understood terms. 701 and expert testimony under F.R.E.