Automotive engineering expert witnesses may consult regarding automobile defect, automotive technology, automobile design, and the auto industry. General Motors announced more recalls last week with a 2014 total so far at 48. The most recent recall covers 474,000 pickups and SUVs. US automakers have recalled 32.4 million vehicles in less…
Pyramid scheme expert witness Dr. William W. Keep was in the news this week urging SEC chief Mary Jo White to intensify the investigation of Herbalife. The FTC recently closed pyramid scheme BurnLounge, the New York City online music store and Dr. Keep, business dean of the College of New…
In Evaluating and Understanding Credit Damage, credit damage expert witness Doug Minor writes: One of the first steps is to examine the credit score itself. This seemingly straightforward action can become complex very quickly, as there are often numerous reports, with scores from multiple sources. So, a consumer will many…
Dentistry expert witness Dr. Gary Pearl testified on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Public Health in the case against Dr. Rashmi Patel. State health officials are trying to permanently revoke Patel’s dental license after the death of Judith Gan. Gan died an hour after getting implants and 20 teeth…
In Trade Secret Misappropriation of Software, trade secrets expert witness Gary Stringham writes on his blog: A trade secret is something that provides an advantage to the company that owns it. It could be formulas, software, even lists of names. A trade secret is not disclosed publicly (unlike a patent).…
Child abuse expert witness Dr. James Lukefahr testified in the case against Matthew Aranda following the death of Aranda’s adopted daughter Melody Velasquez, 3. Aranda claims that she accidentally fell down a flight of stairs but medical experts have testified that the death was a homicide. Dr. Lukefahr, director of…
In Evaluating and Understanding Credit Damages, credit damage expert witness Doug Minor writes: Credit damage is a somewhat new field of expertise, and many attorneys and consumers have not yet been exposed to its potential and importance. But this is changing, as more and more cases demonstrate that such damage…
Business expert witnesses may consult on joint ventures, shareholder disputes, financial fraud and business damages. Bruce Dubinsky, Managing Director in Duff & Phelps’ Dispute Consulting practice and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Regent, will be a featured speaker and present a session titled “Preparing for Civil Litigation in a Fraud…
Gun range expert witness Albert Rodriguez testified that the County Line Shooting Center, San Marcos, TX, was built in the wrong place and is a “major threat to human life.” Rodriguez is a former Texas Department of Public Safety gun range master and testified that hundreds of bullets have been…
In Failure to Supervise: An Inside Perspective, securities expert witness Alan Besnoff, Securities Expert Witness & Litigation Support, LLC, writes: What are the steps that a Supervising Principal can and should take to assure adherence to FINRA regulations, the highest of ethical standards, and Supervisory duties are being met? It…