Risk management expert witness Alan F. Shirek, AFS Risk Consulting International, advises on the obligations of employed producers to their firms with respect to “non-compete” and “non-piracy” agreements. In Obligations of employed producers, Shirek writes: Unfortunately, a contract that appeared clear to both parties when signed becomes less than clear…
Disability insurance expert witnesses may testify on disability income insurance, disability and insurance claims, among other topics. The International Disability Insurance Society website offers a glossary for disability insurance which includes definitions such as: Entire Contract Clause A provision in a group insurance contract stating that the insurance policy, the…
Attorney Steve Gordon served as an entertainment expert witness in In Capitol Records v. MP3Tunes, Inc. District Judge William H. Pauley (S.D.N.Y.) ruled that the digital music locker business of MP3Tunes is protected by the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. Gordon served as Director of Business Affairs at Sony Music from…
Greg Applegate, ASCA, Arborgate Consulting, Inc., describes the types of assignments he receives as a arboriculture expert witness: Diagnostics: Shigometer, starch tests, penetrometer, root investigation, and site evaluation. Hazard Evaluation: Risk analysis (current methods) defect identification and investigation. Decay, root health and branch attachment investigation. Abatement options explored. Appraisal: Replacement…
Federal motor vehicle safety standards expert witnesses may opine on safety performance requirements for motor vehicles, motor vehicle equipment, and related topics. In The Large Truck Crash Causation Study, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Office of Research and Analysis reports on: Critical Events Three major types of critical events…
In After the Storm…(but before the cleanup starts) tree expert witness Russell E. Carlson, RCA, BCMA, writes: What are the details? Start at the beginning, with the species of tree. Then measure the trunk at 4.5 feet above the ground level. Take either the diameter or the circumference — just…
Hours of service expert witnesses may consult on hours of service regulations, fatigued truck driving, and related matters. In Texas Trucking Accident Attorney Says Roadcheck 2011 Reveals Truck Driver Fatigue Problem, East Texas personal injury attorney Randy Roberts writes: The high number of hours-of-service logbook violations uncovered during Roadcheck 2011…
On their website, Internet For Lawyers announces ProPublica Provides Database of Payments to Physicians by Pharmaceutical Companies ProPublica, the “independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest,” has created a searchable database of payments made by pharmaceutical companies to doctors – usually as compensation for presentations the…
Trucking accidents expert witnesses may write reports and testify on crashworthiness, truck maintenance, hours of service, and associated matters. In The Large Truck Crash Causation Study, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Office of Research and Analysis reports: Motor vehicle crashes are complex events. Usually they involve two or more…
Transportation rules and regulations expert witnesses may write reports and opine on the Department of Transportation, trucking accidents, the truck manufacturing industry, and related topics. In Liftgate Steps and Lighting: More Complicated Than You Think, Tom Berg, Senior Editor TruckingInFo.com – Trailer Talk describes a safety issue that came up…