The Top 10 Expert Rulings of 2011

Posted by Robert Ambrogi, Contributing Author on 2011/12/16 No Responses »
Dec 162011

Two Supreme Court opinions top our annual list of the year’s most important cases involving expert witnesses. While one of the Supreme Court cases makes the list for what the court did, the other is included for what the court did not do.

Also on the list are two Federal Circuit cases that provide further guidance for attorneys and experts in patent litigation, two circuit cases that push the boundaries of Daubert, a mass-tort case right out of a John Grisham novel, and even a case from across the pond that is causing ripples here in the U.S.

As always, we welcome your feedback. Let us know what you think of our picks and of any cases you believe should be listed here. Continue reading »

Former Government Employees as Expert Witnesses

Posted by IMS ExpertServices on 2011/12/13 No Responses »
Dec 132011

There are a lot of things that can prevent an expert from testifying: conflicts with the parties involved, restrictions from their employers, time constraints, etc. One thing, however, that should not preclude an expert is their status as a former employee of the U.S government. Continue reading »

Top 5 Most Bizarre Cases

Posted by IMS ExpertServices on 2011/12/08 No Responses »
Dec 082011

As you can tell from the numerous legal humor blogs on the internet, there are thousands upon thousands of causes for litigation. Everything from failing to predict an earthquake to bad mothering can result in litigation.  The presence of odd and unusual cases also extends to complex civil litigation, and we would like to share a few of the more unusual cases that have come through our doors. Continue reading »

The Four-Step Cross-Examination

Posted by IMS ExpertServices on 2011/12/06 4 Responses »
Dec 062011

There are numerous stages in the litigation process that are time-intensive, uncertain and stressful.  However, if your deposition was done properly, cross-examining an expert witness is not one of those elements.  While this will be a review for many, following these simple suggestions will ensure that your cross-examination is easy and effective. Continue reading »

Essential Apps for Trial

Posted by Robert Ambrogi, Contributing Author on 2011/12/01 No Responses »
Dec 012011

As we mentioned earlier, many attorneys have turned to iPads to prepare and question experts. Talk to trial attorneys about the apps that enable them to use their iPads in trials and depositions, and you hear a few names repeated over and over again. Among the apps attorneys most often mention are these: Continue reading »

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