Category: Expert Witness

Administrative Fees Should be Considered When Selecting a Dispute Resolution Provision

Patrick J. Kearney – March 2, 2012 Both lawyers and clients agonize over the tactical advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and litigation.  Generally, the reason for the prolonged deliberation is the parties are attempting to make a reasoned and informed decision when selecting a dispute resolution provision for their contract. Some parties prefer arbitration, because… Continue reading Administrative Fees Should be Considered When Selecting a Dispute Resolution Provision

5 Reasons Why You Need Arbitration for a Construction Dispute

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

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