Expert Evidence LTD Who does an expert witness owe a duty to? This is probably the most important aspect of an expert’s work. His duty is to the court and he has to maintain his independence at all times. This has been enshrined in the court rules in many parts of the world. Nothing is… Continue reading What Constitutes Bias in an Expert Witness?
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The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Paul Ferland and Lauren Berenbaum | Property Insurance Law Observer In J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals reviewed a summary judgment ruling in favor of co-defendant West American Insurance Company (“West American”), issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The 6th Circuit held that… Continue reading The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Preparing Witnesses for Testimony
Ethan Minkin | Harris Sliwoski Witness Preparation One of the most important jobs for a litigator is preparing a witness to testify. Testimony can take place in a deposition or in front of a judge or jury. Witnesses can be lay or expert witnesses. These distinctions make little difference when preparing someone to testify. The… Continue reading Preparing Witnesses for Testimony
Slaying The Beasts: Current Best Strategies For The Biggest Challenges In Construction
Wendy D. Testa and Hannah Rice | Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker CURRENT STATE OF CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Competition in the marketplace may create incentives for contractors to submit unrealistic bids to secure business. An issue arises when a contractor has bid too low for a project and is awarded the contract. The contractor is… Continue reading Slaying The Beasts: Current Best Strategies For The Biggest Challenges In Construction
Florida’s Circuit Split on Expert Opinions Reveals a Decade-Long Divide
Michael Kranzler and Krithika Venugopal | Chartwell Law Where an insured does not fulfill his or her contractual duty to provide prompt notice and an insurer claims it was prejudiced as a result, Florida courts apply a two-step analysis to determine the impact of the notice. Courts determine whether (1) the insured’s notice was late… Continue reading Florida’s Circuit Split on Expert Opinions Reveals a Decade-Long Divide