Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 7, 2025

In the case of Dan King Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC v. Harrison , 2021-NCCOA-27, the North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed the necessity of expert testimony in construction defect disputes, particularly those involving allegations of substandard workmanship in plumbing and HVAC installations.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 9, 2024

With the shift toward remote collaboration, we're witnessing a significant shift from the traditional “pen-holder" approach to document management to a more dynamic and collaborative method of co-authoring legal documents.

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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

Fucile Fact witnesses can make a critical difference in a case. In one instance, the witness might be a bystander to an automobile accident who can say whether the light was green or red. First, for simplicity, we will address fact witnesses who are unrepresented. Their role varies with any given litigation. CONTEXT RPC 3.4(b)

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property today held a hearing featuring eight witnesses who testified about the need to restore certainty to U.S. patent eligibility law. Most, but not all, agreed such a need exists and urged quick passage of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (PERA).

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Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 22, 2024

Anyone involved in civil litigation will spend a great deal of their time reading witness “evidence” which, in reality, is no such thing. Witness statements tend to be seen as an opportunity to put forward opinions, submissions and innuendo.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 23, 2024

International Trade Commission” (ITC), featuring four witnesses, most of whom were advocating for reforms to the current ITC process that many would characterize as anti-patent. The House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet today held a hearing, titled “IP Litigation and the U.S.

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Law Sites

JULY 9, 2024

A cardiologist with a background in medical technology, computer science and artificial intelligence has launched a product for legal professionals and physician expert witnesses that targets the tedious task of reviewing and analyzing thousands of pages of medical records.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 11, 2022

Remember your frustration when a witness did this in deposition? You can move to strike as non-responsive, but it still may not get you an answer from an inarticulate witness. Have you watched a debate or interview where you wanted to scream, “You didn’t answer the question!”? What you watched was a pivot. Don’t be those people.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 16, 2024

On the 18th July I am giving a webinar “Drafting witness statements in high value personal injury claims: A guide for Grade C fee earners (and those who supervise them)”, booking details are available here. THE REASON FOR THE WEBINAR.

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Jonathan Leach LLC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Regarding legal cases, witnesses can either make or break the case. The more prepared your witnesses are, the better your chances of winning the hearing. In this article, we will discuss why witness training is important for your legal case. The proper witness training can provide you with a quality testimony.

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Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 12, 2024

In KSY Juice Blends UK Ltd v Citrosuco GmbH [2024] EWHC 2098 (Comm) HHJ Pearce (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) observed that the requirements for drafting witness statements in PD57AC were “more honoured in the breach than.

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Planet Depos

JUNE 12, 2025

As long as you have access to the internet, this secure and convenient tool will allow you to get the job done as if you were in the office with your witness. Try mobile videoconferencing! While extremely helpful in the summer, these tips can be used year-round. Wishing you a fun summer season from your friends at Planet Depos!

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Attorney at Work

JULY 16, 2021

The videographer will not only manage the logistics of recording the proceeding, but will also “ensure that a video deposition is properly recorded with established procedures to go on or off the record, limit noise and interruptions, address technical glitches, and frame the camera view on the witness” (cited from decision above).

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Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 1, 2025

2019), the role of a Construction Safety Expert Witness was central to litigation involving a serious workplace injury on a construction site. The appellate decision focused on the procedural rules governing expert witness designations and had important implications for construction safety litigation in California. A155119 (Cal.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 26, 2024

In Seaton Management Ltd v Evans-Jones [2024] EWHC 1883 (Ch) ICC Judge Barber refused the respondent’s application for relief from sanctions when a witness statement was served three weeks late. “The matters addressed in the Respondent’s skeleton argument on.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 23, 2025

1996), the testimony of a Materials Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition in the industrial manufacturing sector. In the case of Gates Rubber Company v. Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd. ,

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 17, 2025

CPS Energy , filed in 2021 in San Antonio, Texas, the testimony of an Explosions Expert Witness was instrumental in determining the cause of a devastating natural gas explosion and establishing liability for the catastrophic event. In the case of Rymers v.

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Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 4, 2025

2d 230256, the testimony of a Roofing Expert Witness was pivotal in assessing the quality of roofing work performed and determining adherence to contractual obligations in a residential roofing dispute. In the case of Expert Roofing, Inc. Gerambia , 2024 Ill. Background of the Case Expert Roofing, Inc.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 23, 2025

13, 2024), the testimony of a Plastics Expert Witness was pivotal in evaluating claims related to environmental contamination allegedly caused by the defendants plastic manufacturing processes. In the case of Baker v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp. , 1:16-CV-917 (LEK/DJS) (N.D.N.Y. and Honeywell International Inc.,

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2023

The House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet today held a hearing titled “IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part II – Prioritizing U.S.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 29, 2025

2019), the testimony of a Utilities Expert Witness was central to addressing allegations of product defects and evaluating the performance and reliability of electrical transformers supplied to a utility company. In the case of Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. Howard Industries, Inc. , 2:17-cv-00179 (S.D.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 20, 2025

29, 2022), the testimony of a Hazardous Materials Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing claims of environmental contamination and evaluating the scientific reliability of expert methodologies in a hazardous materials dispute. In the case of Courtland Co. Union Carbide Corp. , 2:19-cv-00894 (S.D.W.

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Expert Witness Blog

APRIL 9, 2025

In legal proceedings involving driving under the influence (DUI), the testimony of an Alcohol, Drug & DUI Testing Expert Witness can be pivotal in determining the outcome of a case. A notable example is the case of People v. Background of the Case In People v.

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Law Sites

MARCH 12, 2024

Proxiio says that it offers customers legal services delivered by a team of skilled lawyers with deep knowledge and experience in areas such as managed review, litigation and investigation, e-discovery, witness preparation, claims evaluation, data subject access requests (DSARs), contracts, and compliance management.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 26, 2025

18 (2023), the testimony of an Emergency Communications & 911 Expert Witness was central to evaluating the standard of care provided by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and the adequacy of their training protocols in response to a 911 call. In the case of National Emergency Medical Services, Inc. Smith , 368 Ga.

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Civil Litigation Brief

MAY 22, 2025

We have looked many times at the problems caused by witness statements, including when a witness “tries” to remember matters they really cannot, or reconstructs what they feel did happen (or should have happened). This is a feature of all.

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

Shim as an expert witness to testify regarding the injuries sustained during a cruise. The court’s analysis provides insight into the role and evaluation of a Cruise Lines Expert Witness in such cases. Shim, an orthopedic surgeon, as an expert witness. The plaintiff retained Dr. John H.

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E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Can a witness authenticate a video if the video contains images that the witness did not see? And, special thanks to guest blogger, Marris Hoffee , for Authentication of Surveillance Video by Lay Witness Under Silent Witness Doctrine Is a Composite Video Admissible and Can a Police Officer Narrate It at Trial?

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E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Neither of the testifying detectives witnessed the events about which they testified. The Maryland Supreme Court recently held that a witness can authenticate a video that contains images the witness did not see. Can a witness authenticate a video if the video contains images that the witness did not see?

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Attorney at Work

MAY 28, 2022

This can take many forms, but typically opposing counsel will make many speaking objections, instruct the witness how to answer, or sometimes tell you how to run the deposition. Opposing counsel may try to intimidate you during a deposition, hoping to fluster you if you are inexperienced.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JUNE 20, 2024

“WITNESS STATEMENTS ARE FOR FACTS: KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVIDENCE AND SUBMISSIONS (AND WHY IT MATTERS)” It is very interesting to. As part of the 11th anniversary process I am looking at a blog that was written in June 2014.

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Your Trial Message

APRIL 30, 2025

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: As a witness prepares to testify in trial, the big fear is often cross-examination.

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Planet Depos

JUNE 12, 2025

Do not sit on the same side of the table as the witness, as it causes the witness to turn his/her back to the reporter. Remind the witness that “uh-huh’s” or “huh-uh’s” should be avoided , as they do not appear in the transcript as clearly positive or negative responses.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JUNE 3, 2025

This is a case where the judge found that the claimant and a witness relied on documents that they knew to be forged. It is an important reminder of the lengths that some people can go to in litigation.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 8, 2025

filed in January 2022 in San Antonio, Texas, the testimony of a Restaurants Expert Witness played a pivotal role in assessing the safety standards and maintenance practices of the establishment. In the case of Anderson v. Jim’s Restaurants, Inc.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Demonstrating the bias of the witness to undermine the testimony offered 2. In addition, the primary overall goal is also to control the impression the witness makes on the judge and jury. What is you want to accomplish with this specific witness?

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