Building codes expert witness Francis Newhams testified in the case against Montgomery County, PA, builder R. Bruce Fazio. Fazio, builder of a 26 unit condo that was condemned in 2010, is charged with criminal endangerment due to poor construction of the residences. Newhams serves as Zoning & Building Official for…
In More effective use of experts in slip-and-fall cases – The right expert will help you to better prepare the case and win it at trial, attorney David Reinard writes: There is a second reason (besides trial) to retain an expert. A good expert can help you prepare the case.…
Environmental toxicology expert witnesses may write reports and testify regarding toxic chemicals exposure, including PCBs, benzene, lead, asbestos, and correlated matters. In Tucker County Circuit Court, WV, Paul Wamsley filled a wrongful death suit against G.A. Brown & Son, Inc., after his mother died from inhaling dust at a construction…
The Paralegal Knowledge Institute is presenting Medical Records: Unraveling Mysteries to Analysis and Interpretation Online, Live Course – 3 Sessions. This three-part series will allow you to become more effective when requesting and reviewing medical records. Course instructor is Anne Pile – 21 years working in the field of nursing…
Patents expert witnesses may provide reports regarding computer patents, design patents, international patents and licensing. In the recent Apple v. Samsung patent case, Samsung took a slap at Apple’s expert witnesses, saying they show “slavish adoration” to the company.
Night clubs expert witnesses may advise regarding bar security, lounge security, and night club security. In SECURITY: By Design And Decree security expert witness Robert A. Gardner, CPP, writes: “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” is a concept which blends psychology, architectural design, landscape and open space planning, physical security systems,…
Forensic engineering expert witnesses may opine on reverse engineering, failed components, metal fatigue. and more. On his website, Dave McLellan answers the question: Why Hire a Chief Engineer as a Forensic Engineer And Expert Witness? During interviews with lawyers, I have been asked if I am a Professional Engineer? The…
Internet expert witness Barbara van Schewick has published a new white paper discussing the FCC’s Open Internet rules. Schewick is faculty director of the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School and a professor of law and electrical engineering at Stanford University. The full paper and an executive…
In More effective use of experts in slip-and-fall cases – The right expert will help you to better prepare the case and win it at trial, attorney David Reinard writes: Unfortunately, juror common sense in a slip-and-fall can be boiled down to this: “Anyone who falls wasn’t paying attention.” The…
Computer forensics expert witness Evan Kohlmann, head of New York-based Flashpoint Global Partners, will testify in the case against Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari. The Saudi student is charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. Kohlman is also an American terrorism consultant who has worked for the FBI and…