Video expert witness Barry G. Dickey testified in Michael Patrick Kennedy’s attempted capital murder case (Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin). Dickey analyzed footage from the video camera mounted on Officer Richard Kunz’s patrol car and testified that Kunz shot at Kennedy first. “There is no evidence that…
Patents expert witnesses may consult on issues involving patent protection, patent prosecution, and patent infringement. Macobserver.com reports that Boston University has filed a patent suit against Apple over a semiconductor BU received a patent on in 1997. BU is seeking a sales injunction on Apple. See complaint here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/151515660/BU-v-Apple.
Pornography expert witnesses may provide reports concerning child pornography, cyberpornography, sexual exploitation, and domestic assault. Former Ripley, WV, police officer George Michael Puskas II pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in Charleston this week. Puskas taped child pornography using a digital camera issued by the police department. Read more:http://www.wowktv.com/
Human resources expert witness Jean L. Seawright, CMC, testified in the wrongful death civil lawsuit against concert promoter AEG. Ms. Seawright told jurors that AEG did not follow adequate procedures when hiring Dr. Conrad Murry as Michael Jackson’s doctor. A financial background check would have revealed Dr. Murray was deeply…
Bankruptcy expert witnesses may provide expert witness testimony concerning liquidation of assets, bankruptcy trustees, and corporate bankruptcies, as well as related issues. This week Jefferson County, AL, filed a plan to end the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, $4.2 billion. Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy in 2011 with debts…
In Watermarking an Expert Witness CV, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: At first glance it seems like a good idea, and having your CV on your website or on directory websites is a good way to promote your services and qualifications.…
In Seven Costly Mistakes Attorneys Make With Medical Negligence Cases, Dr. Burton Bentley of Elite Medical Experts LLC writes: Although the rate of negligence claims against medical providers has begun to level off, the cost of litigating these actions has risen dramatically. Vast amounts of time and money are lost…
Post-traumatic stress syndrome expert witnesses may consult and testify on PTSD, post-traumatic stress reaction, and symptoms of PTSD including nightmares, flashbacks, and emotional detachment. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Hall, testified this week for the defense in the alleged rape of a cadet at Camden Military Academy. SC. Dr. Hall said…
Suicide expert witnesses may testify regarding suicide attempts, suicide rates, and suicidal ideation. This week, Dr. Allan Berman testified in the murder trial against ex-Albuquerque police officer Levi Chavez. Chavez is accused of shooting and killing his wife in 2007, and then attempting to make her death look like a…
Audio expert witnesses may consult on audio forensics, voice recognition, audio tape verification, recorded evidence, and acoustic engineering. Last week Judge Debra Nelson ruled on voice recognition evidence in the George Zimmermantrial. Judge Nelson found that the expert testimony regarding a 911 call did not meet scientific evidence standards. Testimony…