Donald Rupert – January 8, 2013 Litigating in federal courts requires adherence to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. One noteworthy rule is Rule 26 (a)(1), which provides for an initial disclosure of, among other things, the identity of individuals likely to have discoverable information. However, a failure to meet the obligations of that rule… Continue reading 4 Ways to Avoid the Rule 26 Trap
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Well. . . Everyone Knows it: the Testimony of a Mold Expert
Mark Wiechnik – December 10, 2012 Everyone knows that humans only use 10% of their brains (an untrue “fact”, unless you mistakenly voted for Pat Buchanan in 2000), that Christopher Columbus called Native Americans “Indians” because he thought he landed in India (that part of the world was called Hindustan in Columbus’ time) and that… Continue reading Well. . . Everyone Knows it: the Testimony of a Mold Expert
How To Choose Effective Construction Expert Witnesses
Real Estate News – November 17, 2012 Construction projects are intimidating because of the large potential for mistakes and negligence. It’s crucial to use a reliable and reputable builder but even projects that are well planned can be dealt with poorly. Construction expert witnesses help those facing legal action to prove negligence. How one chooses… Continue reading How To Choose Effective Construction Expert Witnesses
Daubert and Class Actions All Just Magic Words | BullsEye Blog
Robert Ambrogi – November 20, 2012 Is a Daubert hearing a mere magical incantation, unnecessary to invoke as long as the trick is still performed? Several Supreme Court justices seemed to suggest as much, as the court heard oral arguments Nov. 5 in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend, an antitrust case that presents the question of the extent to… Continue reading Daubert and Class Actions All Just Magic Words | BullsEye Blog
Keeping Your Expert and Yourself Out Of Trouble
Jack Carnegie – December 19, 2012 The Texas Supreme Court has a penchant for taking a series of related cases to examine various aspects of a particular issue. Recently, the Court’s interest has turned to experts. Understanding just what the Court has held is critical at trial and later, on appeal, to know when your… Continue reading Keeping Your Expert and Yourself Out Of Trouble