In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, night club security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes: The goal of most bars, taverns and nightclubs is to provide a hospitable gathering place where patrons can have a good time, often by listening to entertainment and/or dancing, while purchasing and consuming…
Insurance fraud expert witnesses may consult and testify on insurance claims, the insurance industry, insurance class actions, and associated topics. On its website, the California Department of Insurance offers search capability back to 2001 in their Formal Enforcement Actions. Use this page to find pleadings and other legal documents related…
Auto insurance claims expert witnesses may opine on automobile insurance rates, auto insurance companies, and related matters. On its website, the California Department of Insurance offers Studies & Reports including the Automobile Complaint Composite report. The report includes 50 large automobile insurers licensed to conduct business in California. Read more:…
Stop loss contracting expert witness Stephen C. George, MBA-HA, President of Provider Risk, explains “stop loss”: Stop loss is an insurance which provides reimbursement for catastrophic medical claims incurred by a self-funded employer’s employee or by a capitated HMO member. There are two primary types of medical stop loss –…
Risk management expert witness Stephen C. George, MBA-HA, President of Provider Risk, explains “capitation”: A capitation is a fixed dollar amount per plan member per month paid to providers regardless of medical utilization. The payment structure shifts the financial risk from the insurance company to the physician or hospital accepting…
Forensic accounting expert witness Richard Teichner, CPA, CVA, CDFAJ, answers the question Do I need a forensic accountant or valuations expert in my case? Forensic accountants often have experience in serving as an expert witness. When explaining complex financial analyses to the trier of fact, it is imperative that your…
On his website, accident investigation expert witness Kenneth Nemire writes: Accident Analysis and Prevention Services Many accidents are caused by products or systems that have not been adequately designed for the people who use them. Others are caused by inattention or other behavior of the persons involved. Usually accidents have…
Forensic accounting expert witness Richard Teichner, CPA, CVA, CDFAJ, answers the question Do I need a forensic accountant or valuations expert in my case? Certified public accountants who provide litigation support services are often referred to as “forensic accountants”. They normally are used as experts in accounting related matters that…
Finance expert witnesses may opine on financial analysis, interest rate risk, and other aspects of finance. In Our Very Own Greek Tragedy, finance expert Terry Savage writes: Greece may dominate the headlines, but we have a big debt problem in the US that could hurt our economy just as badly…
Entertainment expert witnesses may opine on motion picture distribution, media formats, and media piracy. The Motion Picture Association of America website describes how rogue websites traffic in stolen movies, TV shows, and music or even counterfeit prescription medications and other goods. The potential harm from rogue sites – exposure to…