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…
Construction expert witness Paul Gogulski, BSCE, PE, of Gogulski & Associates, Inc., has teamed with other engineering experts in creating a program that allows project managers to see construction development through 3D video. Gogulski believes that the program he developed with Keith Plemmons PhD, PE, PMP, and Benjamin Lamoreaux, PE,…
At www.expertcommunications.com, expert witness marketing consultant Rosalie Hamilton asks: Do you want to know how to become an expert witness, or to get more clients and cases? Ms. Hamilton is the leading authority on expert witness marketing and founder of Expert Communications. Her company provides customized marketing plans and consulting…
In The Use of Expert Witnesses in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Cases, attorney Luke Lantta writes on allegations of undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty that arose in the trust case Sierra v. Williamson, W.D. Ky. Mr. Lantta discusses how the federal court qualifies experts in such cases. Mr.…
In EVALUATING AN EXPERT WITNESS FOR SCHOOL SAFETY CASES, school safety expert witness Michael Dorn writes: Questions to Ask a Potential Expert Witness for School Safety Cases Time and money spent up front to carefully evaluate an expert’s suitability for a particular case can save considerable time and money and…
In DUE DILIGENCE: SECURITIES APPLICATIONS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, 2011, securities expert witness Douglas J. Schulz writes: INTRODUCTION This article is to inform and assist the individual or entity who is claiming that their securities professional and firm failed in their duty to conduct thorough, proper investigation and research, commonly known…
Florida HB 7015 put forward by the Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee and cosponsors Larry Metz and Matt Gaetz would update rules regarding expert witness testimony. Expert Testimony: Provides that witness qualified as expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in form of opinion as to facts…
Asbestos expert witnesses may give opinions regarding asbestos abatement, asbestos exposure, and asbestos hazards. The Madison County Record recently reported that 2012 Madison County, IL, asbestos filings were up by 600 cases from 2011. The EPA website explains that most uses of asbestos are not banned. A few are banned…
Ventilation expert witnesses may report and testify on HVAC control systems, air conditioning, climate control, and related matters. Tony Abate of AtmosAirTM Solutions says Carnival Triumph passengers are being exposed to health risks due to raw sewage leaks and lack of ventilation, as reported in the Daily News. Over 4000…
Drug abuse expert witnesses may testify on chemical dependence, illicit drugs, substance abuse, and addiction. Synthetic drugs have been in the news recently. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says that while Ohio lawmakers have outlawed dangerous synthetic drugs, new compounds are being generated. On his website, DeWine offers answers to…