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…
Internet expert witness Barbara van Schewick has published a new white paper discussing the FCC’s Open Internet rules. Schewick is faculty director of the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School and a professor of law and electrical engineering at Stanford University. The full paper and an executive…
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: Unfortunately, juror common sense in a slip-and-fall can be boiled down to this: “Anyone who falls wasn’t paying attention.” The…
Computer forensics expert witness Evan Kohlmann, head of New York-based Flashpoint Global Partners, will testify in the case against Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari. The Saudi student is charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. Kohlman is also an American terrorism consultant who has worked for the FBI and…
Trucking expert witnesses may opine on motor carrier fleet management, interstate motor carrier operations, federal motor carrier safety regulations, and related topics. Recently, the Board of Directors of American Trucking Associations called on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to make changes to its safety-monitoring system Compliance Safety Accountability. “From…
Environmental planner expert witness Barry Chalofsky testified at a Raritan Township, NJ, public hearing on Garden Solar’s plan to install up to 7,940 ground-mounted solar panels on an existing tree farm. Neighboring residents are concerned the fourteen acres of solar panels will lower their property values
In Mediating Reinsurance Disputes, insurance expert witness Peter A Scarpato writes: For certain reinsurance disputes in the US, mediation is an available, effective but often misunderstood and underused process for companies seeking an efficient, cost-effective alternative to arbitration or litigation. As the aggravation, expense and time required to arbitrate or…
Montgomery County, PA, Coroner Dr. Walter Hofman served as an autopsies expert witness in the case against Melissa Haskell, charged with the death of five month old Ryan Baurley in 1992. The expert said the 20 year old autopsy missed signs that the death was a homicide and not due…