U.S. Circuit Judge Richard A. Posner in Chicago excluded damages expert witness testimony in Apple v. Motorola (1:11‐cv‐08540), ruling that neither Apple nor Motorola have been able to prove damages and will not be allowed to refile a claim. Regarding expert testimony, Judge Posner said: The biggest challenge to the…
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives signed off on a bill allowing rape expert witnesses to testify for the prosecution. If approved, Pennsylvania will be the last state to adopt such a law.
Emergency response times expert witness Robert C. Krause, M.S., EMT-P, testified in Copley v. Fairlawn Rothrock Road regarding response times from three fire stations to Copley Place, OH. Krause is an expert in Emergency Vehicle Driving Procedures & Standards and Fire Communications & Dispatch Procedure.
Building codes expert witness Francis Newhams testified in the case against Montgomery County, PA, builder R. Bruce Fazio. Fazio, builder of a 26 unit condo that was condemned in 2010, is charged with criminal endangerment due to poor construction of the residences. Newhams serves as Zoning & Building Official for…
In More effective use of experts in slip-and-fall cases – The right expert will help you to better prepare the case and win it at trial, attorney David Reinard writes: There is a second reason (besides trial) to retain an expert. A good expert can help you prepare the case.…
Environmental toxicology expert witnesses may write reports and testify regarding toxic chemicals exposure, including PCBs, benzene, lead, asbestos, and correlated matters. In Tucker County Circuit Court, WV, Paul Wamsley filled a wrongful death suit against G.A. Brown & Son, Inc., after his mother died from inhaling dust at a construction…
The Paralegal Knowledge Institute is presenting Medical Records: Unraveling Mysteries to Analysis and Interpretation Online, Live Course – 3 Sessions. This three-part series will allow you to become more effective when requesting and reviewing medical records. Course instructor is Anne Pile – 21 years working in the field of nursing…
Patents expert witnesses may provide reports regarding computer patents, design patents, international patents and licensing. In the recent Apple v. Samsung patent case, Samsung took a slap at Apple’s expert witnesses, saying they show “slavish adoration” to the company.
Night clubs expert witnesses may advise regarding bar security, lounge security, and night club security. In SECURITY: By Design And Decree security expert witness Robert A. Gardner, CPP, writes: “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” is a concept which blends psychology, architectural design, landscape and open space planning, physical security systems,…
Forensic engineering expert witnesses may opine on reverse engineering, failed components, metal fatigue. and more. On his website, Dave McLellan answers the question: Why Hire a Chief Engineer as a Forensic Engineer And Expert Witness? During interviews with lawyers, I have been asked if I am a Professional Engineer? The…