Psychiatry expert witness Joseph Glenmullen testified in the Texas case against Johnson & Johnson. Glenmullen, a clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, said J&J hid information revealing that the antipsychotic drug Risperdal could cause weight gain, leading to diabetes.
Real Estate Expert On Toronto Skyscraper Sale
Real estate expert Bill Argeropoulos says there may be a bidding war over Scotiabank’s landmark red skyscraper in Toronto. Canada’s second tallest building could sell for $1 billion or more. Argeropoulos is Vice President and Director of Research for Avison Young’s Canadian operations.
Insurance Expert Witness Testimony
In Insurance Industry Expert Testimony: Is It a Legal Conclusion or Custom and Practice?, Anthony J. Zarillo, Jr. writes:
As a general matter, whether expert witness testimony is admissible has been subject to challenge on a wide variety of issues throughout federal and state courts. The issues triggered by decisions such as Frye v. United States, Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Kumho Tire Co., v. Carmichael, have particular application and importance as well to questions regarding testimony provided by experts in the insurance industry….
Anthony J. Zarillo, Jr. is a founding shareholder of the law firm of Bevan, Mosca, Giuditta & Zarillo, P.C., which represents the insurance industry.
Patents Expert Witness On Free Markets
In What Government Should be Doing in the Markets, patents expert witness Bruce Abramson writes:
It’s hardly a secret that the 2012 election is shaping up as a contest between free markets and big government. And while the choice seems clear in the current political environment, it’s important to recall that government does play a critical role in the development and maintenance of functioning markets.
Abramson holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia and a J.D. from Georgetown. He is the President of Informationism, Inc., a San Francisco-based consultancy that helps an international clientele understand the law, the policies, the economics, and the strategic uses of patents, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property.
Construction Site Expert Witness On Internet Postings Part 2
In Experts – Be Wary of What You Post Online construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes:
Recently I followed a discussion wherein an expert was seeking opinions on how to best present a complex testing method in his report to a jury. Several experts responded, each with his or her advice and opinion. However, as the discussion progressed, it became a debate on the types of testing methods and the accuracy of each, the point of the original question (how to best present and explain the expert’s findings) quickly getting lost. The ramification of these experts publicizing their opinions on the testing methods – possibly being used against them in their future cases – was ignored.
A good policy is to keep any questions and queries to other experts private. You can call experts you know. You can even look up experts on the Internet and call them. You will find that most are willing to extend professional courtesy to you by sharing their experience on the question at hand. But do not use email, as it is discoverable as well.
Traffic Safety Expert To Testify Re: Chevy Volt Fire Risks
General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson will testify this week regarding the investigation into fire risks in the Chevrolet Volt. Traffic safety expert David Strickland, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will also testify before a panel of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Mr. Strickland oversees the broad range of vehicle safety and policymaking programs under NHTSA’s jurisdiction – including setting vehicle safety standards, investigating possible safety defects, and tracking safety-related recalls; establishing and enforcing regulations on fuel economy; investigating odometer fraud and publishing vehicle theft data.
Read more: http://www.nhtsa.gov/.
Insurance Expert On Life Insurance
In Defy Popular Perception: Overcome the Life Insurance Taboo, insurance expert Philip E. Harriman, CLU, CHCF, 2007 MDRT President, partner with Lebel and Harriman LLP, writes:
The trend in today’s financial planning industry is to avoid talking about life insurance and, instead, focus on investments. Yet talking only about investing assets leaves out a major aspect of planning – how do you grow and protect those assets? The answer is still life insurance. …
Due to this new trend, fewer and fewer advisors have life insurance expertise. This is not an evolution of the business; instead, it does our clients a disservice.
Forensic Accouting Expert Witnesses & Stanford Fraud Case
U.S. District Judge David Hittner has denied R. Allen Stanford’s lawyers request to delay the fraud case against the financier. Defense lawyers requested more time to evaluate testimony from forensic accounting expert witnesses on auditing and accounting procedures.
Hospitality Expert Witness On Working With The Law
In The need to understand and work with the law continues to grow in hospitality – Today and in the Future, John Hogan writes:
In my continuing professional work as an educator, an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants, as a consultant, author and speaker, I clearly see that the need to understand and work with the law continues to grow. As owners and operators in hotels, restaurants, spas, clubs and other hospitality businesses, we must recognize what a litigious society we are and how to protect all parties to the best of our knowledge.
Read more: hospitalitynet.org.
Construction Site Expert Witness On Internet Postings Part 1
In Experts – Be Wary of What You Post Online construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes:
Experts in almost any field sometimes need assistance in determining the best method and means to present a point or to support it in a report.
The Internet is a fabulous source of information, with blogs, Twitter, Facebook and specialty discussion boards for almost any subject or field of expertise you can imagine. However, if you want to keep something private, don’t post it on the Internet, as the world will have access to it. As an expert, virtually everything you write or post becomes a discoverable record available to anyone with the vigor and persistence to find it.