Video capture expert witnesses may opine on digital multimedia evidence and streaming media, as well as related topics. Definitions include: Multimedia Evidence Analog or digital media, including, but not limited to, film, tape, magnetic and optical media, and/or the information contained therein. NOTE: The term Digital Multimedia Evidence (DME) used…
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Finance Expert Witnesses & CEOs
In the abstract for Which CEO Characteristics and Abilities Matter?, Steven N. Kaplan, Mark M. Klebanov, and Morten Sorensen write: We exploit a unique dataset to study individual characteristics of CEO candidates for companies involved in buyout and venture capital transactions and relate these characteristics to subsequent corporate performance. CEO…
Biotechnology Expert Witnesses & Blue Biotechnology
Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use. For instance, biotechnology is applied to improve or facilitate cellular processes such as energy metabolism, gene transfer between unrelated species, or the engineering of enzymes for…
Service Stations Expert Witnesses & Safety
Service stations expert witnesses may opine on gas stations, filling stations, gasoline, petrol, and diesel fuel. Here the 24 Hour California Gas Station Association writes on safety: Economic conditions sometimes lead to desperate acts by desperate individuals. As gasoline prices rise we all want to be sure employees at service…
Marketing Expert On Manners
In Manners Matter for Expert Witnesses, marketing expert Rosalie Hamilton writes : As an expert witness, your demeanor can be critical to how triers of fact view you, your report, and your testimony. Respect, politeness and composure can make a big difference in how the jury sees you. In “Effective…
Digital Video Expert Witnesses
Digital video expert witnesses may opine on digital multimedia evidence and streaming media, as well as related topics. The Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) issued their Best Practices for the Acquisition of Digital Multimedia Evidence Version 3.0 on April 14, 2010. Executive Summary: The proliferation of digital…
Insurance Regulations Expert Witnesses
In Insurance 101 – Property – Casualty Basics, the American Insurance Association writes on Checks and Balances – An Insurance Regulation Overview: Property-casualty insurance is heavily regulated at the state level; this is particularly true for personal lines and for workers’ compensation. Generally speaking, state regulators have oversight of market…
Marketing Strategy Expert Witnesses Part 3
Marketing strategy expert witnesses may opine on market analysis, market barriers, market research, and market share. Here, marketing strategy experts at the American Marketing Association (AMA) and ReadyTalk offer Web Event Best Practices: Best Practice #2: Define the Audience & Deliver Value, Not a Sales Pitch Clearly articulate the target…
Marketing Experts On Surveys Part 3
In 7 Habits of Highly Successful Surveys, marketing experts at Vovic Corporation offer these ideas on writing objective questions: Remember the adage “Garbage in, Garbage out”. Poorly worded questions will lead to suspect results and erroneous conclusions. Respondents should not be able to determine where you stand on any topic,…
Commercial Liability Policies Expert Witnesses
In Insurance 101 – Property – Casualty Basics, the American Insurance Association writes on commercial property insurance: Commercial property policies cover buildings and the organization’s property, and include a type of coverage known as “business interruption” designed to help a company continue operating if it is put out of its…