A state review of the historic Tumwater brewhouse property found that some ground on the old Olympia Brewery site is contaminated beyond levels allowed for its mixed-use zoning. George Heidgerken, an owner of the property, has applied for a voluntary program to clean up the contaminants, which include lead and…
Sales forecasting expert witnesses may testify on sales promotions, retail sales, sales revenues and more. Referenceforbusiness.com describes QUALITATIVE FORECASTING METHODS. Qualitative forecasting techniques generally employ the judgment of experts in the appropriate field to generate forecasts. A key advantage of these procedures is that they can be applied in situations…
Health care administration expert witnesses may opine on medical record administrators, health information managers, health services managers, and more. On its website, the American Health Information Management Association offers this information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) which fast tracked the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs). Ensuring…
Interior design expert witnesses may opine on residential designs, furnishings, and commercial designs. BuildingDesign+Construction.com writes: Hospitals are noisier than ever. Worldwide, sound levels inside hospitals average 72 decibels during the day and 60 decibels at night, which far exceeds the standard of 40 decibels or less, set by the World…
Medical records expert witnesses may write reports and opine on rehabilitation centers, medical record review, physician credentialing, and related topics. Here, Federal News Daily reports Veterans Administration medical records show a decrease in hospital-acquired infections. Over the past few years, Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities have been drawn into…
Commercial design expert witnesses may write reports and testify on interior designs, space planning, green retrofits, and more. Here, BuildingDesign+Construction.com writes: The City of Seattle sent letters to more than 800 large commercial property owners and managers today informing them about a new citywide program designed to help owners and…
Reinsurance expert witnesses may opine on reinsurance contracts, reinsurers, and reinsurance policies. Legaldictionary.com defines reinsurance: A reinsurance contract is a contract of indemnity, meaning that it becomes effective only when the insurance company has made a payment to the original policyholder. Reinsurance provides a way for the insurance company to…
Trucking expert witnesses may write reports and testify on federal motor carrier safety regulations, truck maintenance, qualifications of truck drivers, and related topics. Transport Topics reports that the The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will publish its revised hours-of-service rule by Oct. 28, not the July 26 deadline previously set…
Clincaladvisor.com reports that two new bills addressing malpractice reform issues have been passed by the Florida legislature. Among the new provisions contained in HB 479 is the requirement that physicians (MDs or DOs) and dentists licensed in another state must obtain an expert witness certificate before providing expert testimony in…
In FRAUD FILES: Expert witness selection: substance over form, Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, CFF, writes: These days, it’s not uncommon for organizations to exist simply to generate revenue. They may offer a “certificate,” but a close examination could reveal that it’s nothing more than a “credential” that someone can purchase.…