In Air Rage, aviation expert witness Capt. Bob Norris writes: The significant increase in load factors experienced over the last 10 years have given rise to considerable overcrowding, which for some individuals causes aggression, and deep frustration, and a propensity toward air rage. Most airlines have cut back on amenities…
In Successfully Locating A Business, zoning and land use expert witness John J. Wallace writes on a retailer’s biggest challenge: California’s innovative shopping centers are home to many retailing firsts — and today they are home to many first-time retailers. This new breed of store owner tends to be strong…
In Dram Shop Laws – Improving Public Safety, dram shop expert witness Maj. Mark Willingham of Alcohol Solutions, LLC, writes: The business model under which the alcoholic beverage industry operates can be antithetical to the elements of responsible retailing. In many cases tips; a significant part of servers’ income, come…
In Air Rage, aviation expert witness Capt. Bob Norris writes: What are some of the reasons for the increase in passenger disturbances? Serving unlimited alcohol on flights, particularly in first and business class is encouraged by many airlines. With the decrease in cabin pressure at normal cruising altitudes, boarding the…
In Dram Shop Laws – Improving Public Safety, dram shop expert witness Maj. Mark Willingham of Alcohol Solutions, LLC, writes: A foreseeable and preventable tragedy unfolds several times a day somewhere in the United States. Over fifteen thousand people are killed and thousands more are seriously injured in impaired driving…
In Air Rage, aviation expert witness Capt. Bob Norris writes: A recent issue of a major air carrier’s employee publication noted an almost 200-percent increase between 1994 and 1995 in reports filed with the company by flight attendants describing interference from passengers. The interference included assaulting, threatening, or intimidating crewmembers…
In Air Rage, aviation expert witness Capt. Bob Norris writes: Air rage. It’s a catchy name to encompass a wide variety of behaviors from passengers that pose a serious threat to safety of flight. It is becoming an unfortunate reality that passenger assaults on airline employees have increased significantly over…
In Expert Witnessing During the Current Economic Downturn, Hydrology and groundwater expert witness Rick Van Bruggen, P.E., D.WRE, gives advice on for experts in a rough economy: One thing I would recommend to Experts during rough times is to stay on top of your retainers, especially with plaintiff’s attorneys. Don’t…
In Expert Witnesses and Reports, Manuel Lopez and David Chaumette of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. write on expert reports: By statute, Texas requires expert reports to prosecute various types of lawsuits-most notably medical malpractice lawsuits. This paper will not list every such requirement, but will list a few of…
Hydrology and groundwater expert witness Rick Van Bruggen, P.E., D.WRE, writes on whether expert witnesses are “recession proof.” As an expert witness I am seeing that, while our field of work is not completely “recession proof,” it does seem to be significantly buffered from the full effects of a recession.…