News, Tips and Resources for Expert Witness Cases

If we told you ten years ago that people would experience life-changing legal battles from the comfort of their couches, you’d probably think we’d lost touch with reality. However, in the last couple of years, that has become a common occurrence. The truth is, technology is evolving in practically every part of our society. It has changed the way we communicate, shop, transport, educate, and even...

For expert witnesses, and the teams hiring them, there are always ups and downs. Expert witnesses can be instrumental in nearly any case, but they also face tons of legal red tape and restrictions that can make it difficult to participate in a trial properly. Well, expert witnesses in technology-related fields are facing their own issues on top of the standard fair. Today, we want to go...

Working With Experts After Modifications to Rule 702 Last June, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure gave the green light to changes to some Federal Rules of Evidence, with one of these being Rule 702, the regulation concerning the acceptance of expert witness testimony. If the US Supreme Court and Congress give their approval, the amendment to Rule 702 will be set...

ESG litigation is nothing new. It’s been a concept for more than a decade, and to some extent, its purpose has been a part of the legal world for much longer than that. However, you have almost certainly heard of ESG litigation for the first time within the last couple of years. This is because, as society has become much more aware of serious ethical...

Association of Southern California Defense Counsel - February 9-10, 2023 - Los Angeles, California View the 2023 Annual Seminar brochure here! JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE (map) | Phone: (877) 622-3056 The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) will host their 62st Annual Seminar in Los Angeles, February 9-10, 2023. LITILI Group is a proud sponsor of the seminar this year. ...

Litigation is a necessary part of keeping a society balanced and operating without descending into absolute chaos. It’s a mature, in-depth, attempt to make amends when situations go wrong and conflicts erupt. However, despite being absolutely crucial for any sort of society to function, it certainly isn’t cheap. This is especially true in the modern day when there are several instances that skyrocketing the price...

Toxic tort cases are a unique type of litigation that require the expertise of specialized scientists and experts who can interpret complex data and provide testimony in a courtroom setting.   An expert witness is an individual who has knowledge or expertise beyond that of the average person in a particular field, and is therefore qualified to offer opinions on matters related to their area of expertise.   When...

The litigation process has always been a rather complicated mess to dig through, and there are always new trends and concepts that you have to stay on top of. Right now, that’s the main concern for legal teams everywhere; this is because of something that has been growing immensely over the last few years. We’re talking about ESG litigation and the way it’s impacting the legal...

Have you ever represented someone who was wronged in an accident? Better yet, have you ever personally been wronged on the roadways and been injured or lost your property because of it? If so, you probably know just how difficult it can be to get justice. Our legal system is designed to require proof of every little detail used to determine a trial, and unless...

Medical malpractice cases can be complex and often require the testimony of expert witnesses to help explain the medical concepts involved to the jury. These experts can come from a variety of backgrounds and specialties, and choosing the right expert witness can be critical to the success of a case.   Here are the top 10 types of medical malpractice expert witnesses:   Medical Doctors: Medical doctors, also known...

  When it comes to expert witnesses, there are a lot of grey areas that are typically left up to the judge to determine whether or not they’ll be allowed in court. This has traditionally worked both for and against legal teams depending on the judge’s personal opinions on various things and other factors.   However, there has recently been a major change proposed to the Federal Rule...

An expert witness disclosure can completely shift the outcome of a case. The hands-on professional experience they provide to the court is priceless, and they can more effectively educate the jury on topics that would likely be misunderstood by the average person. However, the court system has fairly strict rules regarding expert witnesses across the nation, and every municipality tends to have its own minor details...