Andrew G. Vicknair | The Dispute Resolver Every litigator understands that expert witnesses play a key role in litigation, especially when dealing with construction issues. Expert testimony at trial can be a deciding factor in persuading a judge or jury in your client’s favor. It is so important that, as parties get closer to trial, litigators often… Continue reading The Importance of the Recent Amendment to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence
Category: Expert Witness
The Modified Total Cost Method to Calculating Construction Damages
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart A Colorado federal court will allow a contractor to prove up more than $250 million in damages using the modified total cost method (see AECOM Technical Services v. Flatiron AECOM, LLC, Case No. 19-CV-2811, 2024 WL 22640 (D. Co. Jan. 2, 2024)). The AECOM v. Flatiron case involves a Colorado DOT project to add express lanes… Continue reading The Modified Total Cost Method to Calculating Construction Damages
Federal Rule Amendment Clarifies Requirements for Admitting Expert Testimony
Clifton Gruhn | Carlton Fields On December 1, 2023, Federal Rule of Evidence 702 was amended to “clarify and emphasize” that, before expert witness testimony can be admitted, the proponent must satisfy all the rule’s requirements by a preponderance of the evidence. After receiving more than 500 comments regarding proposed changes, the rule was amended… Continue reading Federal Rule Amendment Clarifies Requirements for Admitting Expert Testimony
Recent Amendments To Rule 702 Could Impact Expert Testimony Admissibility
Adam Rabinowitz | Attorney At Law Magazine Federal Rules of Evidence 702 governs the admissibility of expert evidence. It’s intended to safeguard the expert testimony presented to the jury. The first amendments to this rule in more than two decades go into effect December 1, 2023, and could affect how courts will admit certain expert… Continue reading Recent Amendments To Rule 702 Could Impact Expert Testimony Admissibility
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Trials: What You Need to Know
Salvatore Grillo | Grillo Law Personal Injury Lawyers Obtaining compensation for damages resulting from the actions of a careless party often requires litigation, wherein your legal representative must demonstrate the cause of an accident or incident. In addition to utilizing eyewitness testimony, official reports, and other forms of documentation to establish the details of your… Continue reading The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Trials: What You Need to Know