Carolyn Casey, J.D.

On November 5, 2020, an Airbnb host filed a proposed class action against the short-term rental company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The plaintiff, Anthony Farmer, claims Airbnb took actions concerning reservation cancellations during…

In early November 2020, a judge for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a COVID-19 lawsuit brought by workers at a Staten Island Amazon facility against the e-commerce behemoth. The lawsuit, initially filed in June, alleges violations of New…

Construction litigation is a vast and varied practice area. There are countless disputes that can arise over the course of a building project that may require legal action—and a wide range of expert consultants. But recently, three specialties have emerged…

A divided 11th Circuit Appellate Court recently ruled that incentive awards in class actions are unlawful. The ruling reverses a district court’s previous approval of a settlement agreement for Johnson v. NPAS Solutions, LLC , including incentive fees for this…

In depositions, the opposition has the chance to ask you about your report, opinions, and methods. It’s the stage where weak cases are often revealed, prompting immediate settlement discussions. Think of it as the opposing counsel’s fishing expedition—they’ll try to…

The pandemic abruptly vaulted legal proceedings and working relationships into remote arrangements. As such, expert witnesses and consultants must also shift gears and adapt to these changes. Here, we’ll look at some common issues we’ve seen arise between attorneys and…

Whether you are a mechanical engineer, a pediatric gastroenterologist, an accident reconstructionist, or another highly experienced professional, expert witness opportunities are waiting for you. Finding them, however, is another matter. Many experts new to the field spend a ton of…

Lawyers will call upon you to help establish these points either as a consultant during case preparations or as an expert witness testifying during proceedings. The three basic legal concepts of liability, causation, and damages are a good place to…

These early exercises lay the basis for big strategic decisions like whether to fight, settle, or keep options open. Expert insights on strategy also assist lawyers’ development of early negotiation posture and case narratives. Working with an expert during early…

If the hiring attorney intends to have you testify at the trial, they must also supply the opposition with a written expert report where you detail your testimony topics. The information presented in expert reports can have major sway in…