The risk of injury or death from the use of Tasers is low, an expert witness has testified at a public inquiry ordered after the death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski. J. Patrick Reilly, an electrical engineer expert witness, said yesterday the weapon is safe compared with a handgun. The…
In 14 Rules For Working With An Expert Economist, expert witness Dr. Jerome M. Staller offers “rules” to follow that will help your economics expert witness do the best job he or she can for you and your client. Retain experts early enough to assist with discovery. This should be…
Securities expert witness Chris McConnell, AIFA®, writes on a 2007 court decision requiring some stock brokers to register and comply with the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Prior to this decision (FPA v. SEC) what was the brokers’ responsibility to customers’ accounts? Over 1 million customers may find new customer…
Computers expert witness Scott Greene of Great Scott Enterprises, Inc., writes that it is important to understand that computer forensics is not just “looking around in a computer.” There are very specific protocols for recovering, preserving and analyzing the data as evidence. Certain data may need to be recovered due…
SEAK Inc. has developed a very comprehensive expert witness retention agreement. The contract addresses many issues, including: • Being kept in the dark by retaining counsel • Being purposefully conflicted out of the case • Being stuck in a case with a problematic attorney • Collection of fees • Conflicts…
JurisPro’s President Jim Robinson, Esq. will be one of the keynote presenters at SEAK, Inc.’s upcoming 17th Annual National Expert Witness Conference on Cape Cod June 19-20, 2008. Mr. Robinson’s topic will be “How Lawyers Dig up Dirt on Expert Witnesses.” SEAK’s conference is very highly regarded and features superb,…
In Preference Defense: New Challenges Facing Creditors bankruptcy expert witness Dorman Wood writes: At its inception, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) was hailed as the most sweeping revision of the bankruptcy law in more than two decades. While the majority of the revisions under…
In Personal Emergency Preparedness: How Prepared Are You? banking expert witness Catherine Ghiglieri writes that since 9/11 the banking industry has focused on emergency preparedness in dealing with potential terrorist threats or natural disasters. Very few have stopped to consider their personal emergency preparedness. Ghiglieri suggests putting: All important documents…
Appraiser Vickie Adams tells us when a gems & jewelry expert witness is needed and describes the process: Marriage or business dissolution looks to an appraisal for equitable division. Civil and criminal litigation requires an independent appraisal to report the dollar value of damage. Appraisals may support litigation, help resolve…
Antiques, art, & collectibles appraisal expert witnesses are knowledgeable regarding property types and their relevant markets. These expert witnesses have prepared themselves to identify and value personal property. When hiring such an expert, look for one with the special knowledge, skill, experience, training, and education in valuation. They will be…