Expert Rulings, News, & Commentary
BullsEye is a weekly column that focuses on ethical issues surrounding the use of expert witnesses, how to best utilize experts, and the changes in relevant case law. We sift through the latest court rulings, legislation, and commentary that matter most to litigators and experts alike. To submit an original article for consideration, please email editor@ims-expertservices.com.
They say the art of negotiating is learning what the other side truly wants. What if they want a donation to cancer research? That’s admirable. But what if it is not the plaint...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 1/24/2017
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If Amazon says it’s a Snuggie, that’s what it is, right? Not according to Allstar Marketing, which is now seeking millions in a recently-filed lawsuit against Amazon for ...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 1/17/2017
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In preparing for false advertising litigation, attorneys often employ consumer research experts to address the impact on purchasing behavior and damages experts to determine the unfa...
by Eli Seggev PhD
- 1/3/2017
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There are three things you don’t discuss at a dinner party: politics, religion and Obamacare, but when the Obama administration sues to stop $91 billion in medical insurance pr...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 12/27/2016
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We don’t mean it as a trick question. It can often be one of the hardest elements to satisfy in a false advertisement or copyright infringement case. A recent opinion from the ...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 12/20/2016
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After a $70M verdict in Missouri, Johnson & Johnson wants a venue where the courts put experts’ feet to the Frye-er. When it comes to admitting scientific testim...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 12/15/2016
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A finding of liability for copyright infringement does not mean a blank check for damages. Often the most heated cases are fought over damages and a recent entertainment case out of ...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 12/6/2016
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Is everything on the internet free? Should it be? Once digitized and uploaded, art can go viral, which can mean copyright violations on a massive scale. If the recent copyright infri...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 11/29/2016
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For a financial company, it is a not a badge of honor. It's a costly designation; one Metlife has been vigorously fighting for years. Will the regulatory web over the financial i...
by Annie Dike, Esq.
- 11/22/2016
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