Eric K. Bowers and Victoria L. Vish | Zelle LLP | May 11, 2018 Every litigator knows the term “battle of the experts.” This is commonly heard in first-party property cases. Usually the term suggests uncertainty, i.e. that the jury will hear both sides’ experts and simply pick one. But winning the war in these cases… Continue reading Foiling the Expert Battle in First-Party Property Cases
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Virtual Reality: The Future of Expert Testimony?
Anjelica Cappellino | The Expert Institute | November 2, 2017 As many attorneys know first hand, the practice of law sometimes requires adapting to new technology. From artificial intelligence document review software to iPad trial presentation applications, there are a vast number of ways to utilize technology in the courtroom. In light of the fast-paced advancements trial… Continue reading Virtual Reality: The Future of Expert Testimony?
Under `Daubert’, It Isn’t Getting Easier To Find a `Reliable’ Expert Witness
Edward M Spiro and Judith L. Mogul | New York Law Journal | April 18, 2017 Almost 25 years after the Supreme Court’s decision in Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals, 1 recent cases in the Southern District of New York continue to demonstrate the wide latitude that the Daubert standard affords to judges ruling on… Continue reading Under `Daubert’, It Isn’t Getting Easier To Find a `Reliable’ Expert Witness
Importance of Jury Selection, Technology and Expert Testimony
Ronald L. Williams | The Legal Intelligencer | August 12, 2016 Successfully trying a construction case to a jury requires thoughtful selection of a jury, effective utilization of technology and preparation of expert testimony that is utilized persuasively. Trial counsel who utilize and complete these tasks effectively have an excellent opportunity to prevail at trial.… Continue reading Importance of Jury Selection, Technology and Expert Testimony
Cross-examining a Forensic Expert
Roger M. Hughes | Contra Costa Lawyer | March 1, 2016 We have all been there—facing an opposing expert witness supported by graphs and computer analysis; opinions shrouded in mystery, veiled with glib rhetoric. How do you take on such a witness? The savvy litigator would do well to consider challenging the expert’s adherence to the “scientific method.” What is the… Continue reading Cross-examining a Forensic Expert