Marisa T. Darden and Jay Thomas | Squire Patton Boggs Expert testimony can play a crucial role in the trial process. Consequently, parties often file motions to disqualify the opposing side’s expert witnesses. The success of these motions in federal cases is controlled by the Federal Rules of Evidence (“FRE”), which stipulate that expert testimony… Continue reading Proposed Changes to Federal Rule of Evidence on Expert Witness Testimony
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Changes to Rules Governing Expert Testimony Imminent
Michael Guggeinheim | Proskauer Rose Last month, the Advisory Committee on Evidence of the Judicial Conference of the United States’ Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure voted to unanimously to recommend certain amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, which governs the admissibility of expert witness testimony. This vote signals imminent changes that could… Continue reading Changes to Rules Governing Expert Testimony Imminent
Just Because I May be an “Expert” Does Not Mean I am Giving Expert Testimony
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates On a construction project, it’s hard to argue that the involved parties — whether an architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractor, developer, etc. — are not experts in their field, i.e., they all some scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge or skill particular to their industry. However, this does NOT mean when they testify… Continue reading Just Because I May be an “Expert” Does Not Mean I am Giving Expert Testimony
English v. RKK- There is Even More to the Story
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Just when you thought that the litigation between W. C. English and RKK had no more to give (after all, there have been posts with wisdom from this case here, here, and here), it keeps on giving. A relatively recent opinion from this litigation involved, among other pre-trial motions, motions by English to… Continue reading English v. RKK- There is Even More to the Story
Great Expert Witnesses are Vital
Advise & Consult, Inc. Construction and Property Insurance cases can be very complex and difficult for attorneys, juries, judges and those outside of the construction industry. Expert witnesses, thusly, are important in obtaining a favorable verdict. During the pre-trial preparation it can become vital for a great expert witness to inform the attorney of where… Continue reading Great Expert Witnesses are Vital