Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D.

Expert witness visual aids fall under the umbrella of demonstrative evidence—referring to any exhibits that accompany and clarify trial testimony. Visual aids can make complex topics digestible to a jury and even change the tide in a courtroom. With a…

So far, the infections have been traced back to Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare infant formula products. Abbott Nutrition produced these formulas in their Sturgis, Michigan plant. Abbott announced a recall of the baby formula and of other potentially affected products.…

The case is not the first one Juul has faced regarding underage vaping. In July 2021, Juul announced a $40 million settlement with North Carolina. The settlement occurred after the North Carolina attorney general sued Juul. The attorney general alleged…

The athletes allege that the NCAA did not adequately protect student-athletes from concussions, including the long-term effects of concussion injuries. As a result, they are living with the effects of head injuries sustained while playing college football. The Allegations Against…

Common Mistakes in Expert Witness Research Omitted or perfunctory research can often be prevented by accounting for the most common reasons it occurs. Proper preparation can ensure your team has the time and resources necessary to check your expert’s background…

New York’s Insurance Coverage Disclosure Rule Changes Prior to the signing of S7052, New York’s civil procedure rules stated that defendants could be asked to disclose information about an insurance policy that might be called upon to satisfy a judgment.…

Originally adopted in 1938, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have been amended many times, most recently in 2020. The FRCP also forms the basis for a number of state court rules of civil procedure. Today, the FRCP plays a…

The Alleged Error and Potentially Related Effects of The Covidien Ventilators The Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators provide respiratory support to patients who struggle to breathe on their own. Covidien, LP manufactured and distributed these ventilators. Like other types of…

The Parties: Travis Scott and Astroworld Travis Scott is a music performer and record producer. A Houston native, Scott released his third studio album “Astroworld” in 2018. Following the release of the album, Travis Scott announced the Astroworld Festival, which…

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) classifies benzene as a human carcinogen, according to the agency’s recall notice.  The Voluntary Recall The FDA released the recall notice on September 30, 2021, noting that the recall was a voluntary one…