Mehjabeen Rahman, J.D.

An alarming number of former NFL players are being diagnosed with CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) a progressive form of cognitive impairment associated with repetitive, mild trauma to the brain. The manifestation of this disease among former NFL players has been…

A significant number of recent product-liability suits involve the implantation of dangerous medical devices that result in a patient’s injury, for which they are entitled to seek relief. The medical field is constantly evolving as it continues to utilize new…

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the professional landscape of the legal industry, where so many steps in the litigation process rely on in-person collaboration, meetings, or court appearances. As such, video conferencing and virtual collaboration tools have found their way…

First and foremost, an expert’s job is to teach. If the courtroom were a classroom, than the expert is the professor and the jurors are the students. The true value of an expert’s testimony is its ability to help the…

In most instances experts make great witnesses. They are usually personable, have good credentials, and have at least some litigation experience. Still, there’s always the possibility that something could go wrong, and an expert can quickly become a liability. Since one of…

When it comes to practicing law, time is always of the essence and legal professionals are constantly perfecting the art of time management. Especially as many operations have transitioned to virtual formats, attorneys are facing novel challenges as they juggle…

Now that 2015 is nearing its end and 2016 is fast approaching, it’s easy to appreciate how much can change over the course of a year. Major developments have occurred in areas like robotics, genetic studies, structural engineering, and data…

While some of the techniques used on criminal dramas like CSI may seem like science fiction, recent advances in 3d printing have made the technology increasingly accessible to litigators and forensic experts alike. As a result, 3D printing is shaking things…

Paralegals have been described as “the glue that holds the law firm together.”. Tasked with all kinds of administrative duties, paralegals have the indispensable role of acting as a liaison between retaining counsel, expert witnesses, and the client. Working with…

Pretrial activity in any litigation can have a huge impact both in trial and of course, on the overall outcome of the case. Depositions are an essential part of these pretrial procedures and are opportunities to secure sworn testimony to…