Education expert witness Eric Hanushek testified this week in the Lobato v. State (Colorado) school funding case. Hanushek, a professor at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, testified for the defense regarding achievement and school funding.
Sexual harassment expert witness Brett Sokolow testified this week in the $3 million breach of contract lawsuit trial against The University of the South – Sewanee. Sokolow, President of the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management, consults on college relating to sexual harassment and assault.
Federal multi-district litigation will commence January 2012 against drug manufacturers of the contraceptives Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella. Expert witness discovery includes reports written by pharmacology and regulatory experts. Read more: injuryboard.com.
In Working with Experts Part I, accident investigation expert witness R. Craig Jerner, PhD, PE, writes: ..Put your expert on board EARLY. Don’t wait until literally “the last minute.” How many times have I heard, “Dr. Jerner, I need your help; these are the facts; can you help me? I…
In Are You Waiting Too Long To Hire An Expert?, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: Today, more than at any other time, many cases are settled, won or lost based on the testimony of the expert witness. The real difference between…
Trucking industry experts witnesses may consult on issues involving interstate motor carrier operations, trucking and transportation rules and regulations, and more. In the news last week, Los Angeles and Long Beach ports terminal operators have reached a settlement with the California Attorney General over diesel emissions. AG Kamala D. Harris…
Disability insurance expert witnesses may opine on disability income insurance, and disability insurance claims, among other topics. Insurancelocal.com reports: Nearly 40% of working people have disability insurance while 70% have life insurance. For many Americans the thought of a long term disability seems much less likely than death. However, the…
In Another Example of the Importance of Experts, Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq., writes: Earlier this month a Galveston County Texas Judge dismissed a medical malpractice claim against Mainland Center Hospital. The malpractice action had been brought by Jim Howard, III. Howard alleged that the emergency room staff at Mainland Center…
Property insurance expert witness Burl Daniel, CPCU, CIC, CRM, writes that business owners require customized property insurance for: * Buildings and Business Personal Property * Construction projects (Builders Risk, Inland Marine, Equipment Floaters) * Cargo in transit over land or sea (Ocean and Inland Marine, import / export, offshore drilling…
Trucking and transportation rules and regulations expert witness Lew Grill, SAGE Corporation, lists state motor vehicle codes on his website at: http://www.lewgrill.com.