Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas.) has come under heat from Republicans this past week for what many believe to be an act of hypocrisy relating to her role as an expert witness back in 2000. In recent months, Senator Warren has…
The case of Freddie Gray’s death and the range of charges brought against six Baltimore police officers has been one of the most talked about legal cases in recent years. There are many questions of fact that could determine whether…
Mental health professionals, like psychologists, neuropsychologists, and psychiatrists, are often consulted in the course of capital criminal trials. It is a popular belief in our society that criminals commonly “get off,” are let out of jail, after raising a mental…
By taking full advantage of the exposure you can create for your firm online, you stand a much better chance of coming out ahead of your competition. We spoke with some of the country’s leading online marketers, search engine optimization…
The large majority of lawsuits involving individuals in the entertainment industry revolve around lost wages or fees. These claims can often allege millions in lost earnings depending on the role the person plays within the industry. Given the exorbitant amount…
Preparing your expert witness for the stress of testifying and cross-examination during your client’s trial is clearly important. Â On the other hand, making sure the jury is willing to listen to your expert’s testimony in the first place can make…
Lev Breydo is a J.D. / M.B.A candidate at The University of Pennsylvania. In his submission, Lev examines the expert testimony industry in America, outlining the origins of current expert witness rules, the current state of the expert testimony industry,…
Nigel Phiri is a J.D. candidate at Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. Nigel explores the crossroads of private compensation and the reliability of expert testimony in his paper “Follow the Money: the Integrity of the Career Expert Witness.”…
Alexandra Murdocca is a J.D. candidate at Stetson University College of Law. Alexandra argues for the application of common law witness immunity to experts who specialize in the appraisal and verification of artwork, claiming that these experts are, as a…
Submissions for last year’s Legal Blog Post Writing Contest are currently being judged. Consequently, The Expert Institute is proudly announcing a new program intended to help the next generation of experts earn their education: The Expert Institute’s First-Annual Healthcare and Life…