Felicia Miyakawa, associate professor of musicology and assistant director of Middle Tennessee State University School of Music, has been enlisted as an expert musicologist to testify in a copyright lawsuit against rapper Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne, also known as Weezy, is being sued over his song “Mrs. Officer” that features…
In Cross-Examining a Financial Expert, white collar crime expert witness Mr. Henry J. Kahrs, CPA/ABV/CFF, CMA, CFE, CM of RGL Forensics writes: The trial’s going well, and you’ve arrived at a crucial point in the case: the cross-examination of the opposing financial expert. For many attorneys, this can be a…
In What the Defendant Can Do Wrong, security management and risk management expert witness Ira Somerson, BCFE, CPP, CSC, describes: Examples of “Qualitative” Risk Assessment: ■ Facility’s perimeter and community surveys. ■ Police Department and other community interviews. ■ Employee and contractor interviews. ■ Process and operational surveillance and studies.…
Insurance claims expert witnesses may opine on insurance policy interpretation, insurance fraud, and related topics. In 8 Great Ways to Get Busted for Auto Insurance Fraud, Insurance.com writes: 6. Include previous damage to your car in your loss report. How could an investigator know when the damage happened? You’ve wanted…
In Standard for Technical Rescue, rescue expert witness Gerald M. Dworkin, Lifesaving Resources Inc., writes: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) establishes standards for the Fire and Rescue industry. In February 2004, they published NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. The purpose of…
In Construction Hazards – Early Identification and Risk Control, electrical expert witness Gregory W. Miller, P.E., B.S.E.E, writes: The tragedies associated with construction project losses give us the opportunity to reflect on the incident causes. In many cases we can use our hindsight to view the “coulda’s”, “shoulda’s” and “if-only’s”…
In When the Phone Rings … Twelve Questions for Prospective Expert Witness Assignments, insurance expert witness Kevin M. Quinley, CPCU, ARM, AIC, writes: (12) How did you find me? The answer can be valuable “intel” about your marketing and where you get the most bang for your promotional buck. Did…
The staff at Portland House Nursery, Huddersfield County, UK, who tried desperately to save tragic toddler Adam Milner could not have been expected to know exactly what to do, a medical expert has said. Dr Michael Bell, a Leeds intensive care consultant, gave expert evidence at the inquest at Bradford…
In What the Defendant Can Do Wrong, security management and risk management expert witness Ira Somerson, BCFE, CPP, CSC, writes that the mission of security management (loss prevention) will be below a standard security industry practice if it fails to: ■ Identify reasonably foreseeable risks. ■ Test and continue to…
Insurance claims expert witnesses may opine on insurance policy interpretation, insurance fraud, and related topics. In 8 Great Ways to Get Busted for Auto Insurance Fraud, Insurance.com writes: 4. Claim whiplash from an accident when you don’t have bumper damage. (Bonus points if you weren’t even hit from behind.) SIU…