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Health care fraud expert witnesses may write reports and opine on insurance coverage, insurance companies, and associated matters. In the news this week, Peter Enzinger, the former head of a medical supply company, was sentenced in Portland, ME, to 2 1/2 years in prison for health care fraud. Enzinger and his company billed for products that weren’t delivered and charged for more expensive items than the customer received.

Patents expert witnesses are qualified to testify on software patents, invention patents, and international patents, as well as related issues. Nicholas Carlson, deputy editor at Business Insider, writes that the U.S. International Trade Commission judges are expected to release findings in Motorola Mobility patent infringement cases against Microsoft Corp. this week. Nicholas Carlson covers media and advertising for Business Insider.

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Insurance fraud expert witnesses may consult and testify on insurance claims, the insurance industry, insurance class actions, and associated topics. In the news this week, 16 people in Miami were charged with insurance fraud and grand theft for filing fraudulent personal injury protection insurance claims.

In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, bars and taverns security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes on Club Operation:

Management decides which type customers it will attract based on the club’s location, the atmosphere and music format it provides, plus its advertising. Promotions of “two-for-one” drinks, $ .75 “jello shots”, or large over-sized drinks, or promoting a three or four-hour long “happy hour”, also set a tone and attract specific types of patrons. That “tone” will often determine what type problems are likely to arise, and what type and level of security should be provided. Management can, at any time, change the “tone” by changing the music, adding or changing the amount of (any) door cover charge, increasing or relaxing its dress code, changing décor and lighting, changing or eliminating specials, increasing “visible” security, or taking other measures appropriate to their individual facility.

Biomechanics expert witness James Kent defines Forensic Kinesiology

Forensic Kinesiology is the application of human movement science either prior to or within the process of civil or criminal litigation. By applying the principles of normal and pathologic human performance analysis, which includes biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical medicine, issues pertaining to liability, causation and damages may be objectively evaluated.

Workers’ compensation plans expert witnesses may testify on insurance policies, compensation claims, compensation benefits, and affiliated issues. In the news this week, the Massachusetts state Senate is evaluating legislation that would increase the penalty for business owners who do not have workers’ compensation insurance. Sponsored by Senator Katherine Clark, S519 would increase the misdemeanor charge to a felony.

Read more: http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/Senate/S00915.

In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, bars and taverns security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes:

Risks

What are your risks (in dollars) for criminal or negligent acts by your employees or on your property? or, direct costs/loss for such acts? or, litigation costs? or, loss of reputation and customers?

In Security for Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs, night club security expert witness Ralph Witherspoon, CPP, CSC, writes:

Risks

Some establishments have a history of fights or violence. These taverns or clubs often cater to a younger, more risk prone crowd. Trendy nightclubs, especially on weekends, may have long lines of young persons eager to get into the current “hot spot.” Some bars and nightclubs located near colleges and universities attract young (and frequently underage) people, who then often engage in “binge drinking” or other risky behavior. The playing of pop music, especially by a live band or DJ (often involving a pounding beat), may also be a risk factor since it often creates an atmosphere of intense physical activity, sometimes even reckless abandon. A flashing strobe light show or similar “enhancements” may also heighten the atmosphere, and the risk!

In Alcohol Impairment, Robson Forensic bar and nightclub experts write that when when alcohol is identified as a factor in an injury incident, it is often assumed to be the only cause. Bars and lounges expert witnesses determine if alcohol played a causative or contributing role. Elizabeth A. Trendowski has been working in the liquor and hospitality industry for over twenty years and as an expert she evaluates the actions of establishments serving alcohol and addresses the standards of care in issues of underage drinking.

Antitrust expert witnesses may provide reports concerning unfair trade practices, the free market, and the Clayton Act. In the news, the Justice Department and several states have sued Apple Inc. and major book publishers in an antitrust lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to raise the price of electronic books. US Attorney General Eric Holder says the pricing practice has added $2 to $5 to the cost of each e-book.