Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

2020), the testimony of a Pipelines Expert Witness played a central role in evaluating claims for damages associated with a natural gas pipeline easement. In the case of UGI Sunbury LLC v. A Permanent Easement for 1.7575 Acres , 949 F.3d 3d 825 (3d Cir.

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Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

AmGUARD Insurance Company , the testimony of an Industrial Hygiene & Mold Expert Witness played a critical role in evaluating the origin and scope of mold damage following Hurricane Ida. In the case of Zahid Hotel Group, LLC v.

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Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Viking Corporation , the testimony of a Fire Sprinkler Systems Expert Witness played a crucial role in resolving a dispute related to an unintended discharge from a fire suppression system, which caused substantial property damage. In the case of Grand Rapids-Market Place, LLC v.

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Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 22, 2025

27, 2023), the testimony of a Labels & Warnings Expert Witness played a pivotal role in assessing whether a consumer product’s labeling sufficiently warned users about potential health risks, specifically in a lawsuit involving claims of skin depigmentation. In the case of Moore v. Combe Incorporated , No. 1:20-cv-01185 (W.D.

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Expert Witness Blog

JULY 10, 2025

2022), the involvement of a Disabled Access Expert Witness was a central point of contention in a lawsuit concerning alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the case of A.L. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. , 20-12720 (11th Cir.

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Expert Witness Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Adamo Demolition Company , the testimony of a Demolition Expert Witness was pivotal in assessing industry safety standards, demolition procedures, and regulatory compliance following a structural collapse during a planned demolition project. In the case of Secretary of Labor v.

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E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 16, 2024

Can a witness authenticate a video if the video contains images that the witness did not see? Here, the authenticating witness saw what happened before and after the shooting, as shown on the video, but he did not see the shooting that was also shown on the video. Second , the “silent witness” theory is available.

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Expert Witness Blog

JULY 1, 2025

7, 2023), the testimony of a Power Tools Expert Witness was central to evaluating claims of product liability and negligence involving a compound miter saw that allegedly caused serious injury to the user. In the case of Woelfle v. Black & Decker (U.S.), 1:18-CV-486 (W.D.N.Y.

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E-Discovery LLC

JULY 4, 2025

It wrote that: “To the extent that Topic 1 would require a witness to be versed in any potential mass deletion that may have occurred regarding any other categories of information, the Court agrees that it is overly vague and not sufficiently relevant to warrant the burden of preparing a witness to testify to it.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 3, 2025

I am here encouraging lawyers and experts to read the speech of Lord Justice Birss' speech to the Expert Witness Institute. It was the keynote speech to the Expert Witness Institute's Annual Conference. I have extracted highlights. The science teacher's.

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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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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 1, 2025

Earlier we looked at a case where a party was not allowed to recover the costs of obtaining non-compliant witness statements. Here we are looking at a case where both sides did not comply with PD57AC. The claimant, aware of.

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Planet Depos

JULY 1, 2025

Does the witness speak English well enough no interpreter will be needed? There are no worries about witness coaching! Don’t despair if the witness does require an interpreter. If the answer is likely fewer than four hours, you’re on the right track for videoconference. Still on track here! No exhibits, or just a couple?

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E-Discovery LLC

JULY 5, 2024

See Authentication of Entire Video When Witness Observed Only Part of the Events Portrayed in the Video (Mar. The “silent witness theory” was used in Cleveland v. The Supreme Court of Maryland is considering a challenge to authentication of video evidence using the “pictorial testimony theory.” State, 2024 WL 2149996 (Apls.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 2, 2025

The preparation of witness statements is an essential part of the stock in trade for most litigators. It is surprising how often statements are ill prepared, they are a regular feature of this site. We see examples here when the.

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Planet Depos

JULY 1, 2025

The process of scheduling an international deposition can have several moving pieces, from counsel’s and the witness’ schedule to arranging for a court reporter, videographer, and/or interpreter. Are the witnesses able to travel (to the US, or a nearby country) Have a question about travelling witnesses?

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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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E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 16, 2025

It was great to hear that my friend, Phil Favro, recently opened his own law firm— Favro Law PLLC —where he offers a wide array of services, including as a Special Master, counselor on ESI and discovery issues, as well as mediation and expert witness services. Phil combines all of the attributes of someone you’d like to work with.

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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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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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Planet Depos

JUNE 17, 2025

States such as Virginia for example, allow e-notaries to administer oaths virtually, no matter the location of the witness. Your court reporting agency can answer all your questions about the technology involved and set you up for a smooth connection to your witness, court reporter, and opposing counsel.

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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 1, 2025

Here we have a case where a claimant was seeking to recover the costs of preparing defective witness statements. The court had ordered that compliant witness statements be filed. Should the claimant be entitled to recover the costs of preparing.

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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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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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Civil Litigation Brief

JUNE 20, 2025

There have been a number of cases where litigants have run into difficulties because they have not complied with the requirements for witnesses who give evidence remotely from abroad. We see an example of this case where there a conflict.

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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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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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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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Civil Litigation Brief

JUNE 16, 2025

Can the court compel a party to file a witness statement explaining, in detail, why mistakes were made in earlier witness statements? That was the issue considered in the case we are looking at today. The judge considered the provisions.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 2, 2025

There were issues in relation to witness evidence and expert evidence. We are looking at this case for the third time. The problems continued after trial when the judge realised that neither party had addressed her on a mandatory requirement.

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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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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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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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