by Melissa Dewey Brumback on February 18th, 2012 Arbitration may be a better alternative to some construction disputes, assuming that you use a qualified and skilled arbitrator or arbitration panel. Here are five benefits for using arbitration over litigation: Arbitration means that the decision maker is anexperienced industry professional instead of a lay jury. Arbitration can… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Need Arbitration for a Construction Dispute
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Construction Defect Expert Witness Video
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Daubert Challenges Up 350 Percent
Maggie Tamburro – January 31, 2012 Are Daubert challenges really weeding out “junk science” and “pseudoscience” in the courtroom, or could it be that they are actually scaring off good, competent experts? Given the numbers alone, one can’t help but wonder. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 decision in Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, which established that the… Continue reading Daubert Challenges Up 350 Percent
Defective Windows Result in Class Action Lawsuit
January 9, 2012 Windows on houses are like tires on cars – they aren’t a really cool accessory and most of the time we just don’t think about them unless we have a problem with them. Just like tires, windows can have a pretty significant affect on the performance of your. When functioning properly, windows… Continue reading Defective Windows Result in Class Action Lawsuit
Three Things to Know About Rule 26
In the world of expert witnesses, staying up to date on Rule 26 is vital. Not following requirements for disclosure and expert reports can break your case. 1. Not Following Directions Can Get You Banned Earlier this year in Walter International Products Inc. v. Salinas, six expert witnesses were barred from testifying because they did… Continue reading Three Things to Know About Rule 26