Transportation construction expert witnesses may provide reports and testimony regarding design, surveying, construction, operation, and maintenance of highways, roadways, bridges, and tunnels, as well as associated matters. In the news, a bridge on I-5 near Mount Vernon, WA, collapsed after a semi-trailer truck hauling over-sized drilling equipment struck the bridge’s…
Patent protection expert witnesses may write reports on software patents, invention patents, patentability requirements, license agreements, and correlated matters. In Startups and Patent Trolls, Santa Clara University Assistant Professor of Law Colleen V. Chien writes: Abstract: While patent assertion entities (“PAEs” or patent “trolls”) have received a lot of attention,…
Petroleum engineering expert witnesses may consult on petrochemical engineering, horizontal drilling, and enhanced oil recovery. In Competing Views on the Permissible Scope of In-House Expert Witness Discovery at FERC: Without Guidance, FERC Litigants Face Risk and Uncertaintyattorney Jason T. Gray writes for Energybiz.com. He discusses: The Development of FERC’s Discovery…
Physical therapy expert witnesses found here may testify regarding the use of therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage therapy, body therapy, and bodywork. In Special Considerations in Cases of Trauma, The Ethics of Touch, a book on ethics, sexual trauma, and professional boundaries, Dr. Ben E. Benjamin writes: On average, one of…
In Property & Casualty Insurance Procurement & Litigation (Ten Recurring Themes Every Lawyer Should Know) insurance expert witness David L. Stegall, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPA, of Risk Consulting & Expert Services writes on ten recurring themes that often lead to litigation. Attorneys either dealing in insurance procurement litigation issues or…
Real estate damages expert witnesses may give expert opinions on a wide range of issues including flood damage, hurricane damage, damage impact and related matters. In Sandy-Related Suits Against Co-ops, Condos Face Unique Challenges, the New York Law Journal reports on lawsuits filed by condo and co-op owners in the…
Explosions expert witnesses may consult regarding flammable materials, chemical explosions, and combustion. In the news, MailOnline reports that “a malfunctioning golf cart, faulty electrical system or even arson” could have led to the fire that triggered the deadly explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Officials have yet to…
Patent litigation expert witnesses may consult and testify on patent prosecution, patent infringement, design patents, exclusive rights, and more. The Santa Clara University School of Law has released a study entitled Best Practices in Patent Litigation Survey which describes how patents have become a major part of business planning. Reuters…
Fire expert witnesses may consult on wildfires, fire engineering, fire accelerants, fire safety engineering, and fire patterns, among other topics. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that there could be “another historic wildfire season” and significantly less funds to work with due to budget cuts from the sequester. Tom Vilsack said…
In Property & Casualty Insurance Procurement & Litigation (Ten Recurring Themes Every Lawyer Should Know) insurance expert witness David L. Stegall, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPA, of Risk Consulting & Expert Services writes on ten recurring themes that often lead to litigation. Attorneys either dealing in insurance procurement litigation issues or…