Whether representing the plaintiff or defendant, there are certain facts that simply shouldn’t be permissible in court. Often, these facts are highly prejudicial to a case—so much so, that a jury’s decision could be in some way colored by this…

On one hand, there is immense concern for the impact of medical negligence on quality of life. On the other hand, it is a central tenant of our legal system to provide equal and predictable rulings to all parties involved.…

Courtrooms are special arenas with a distinct set of communication demands. As an expert, your primary audience is the jury—known as the “trier-of-fact.” In this coliseum, the opposing counsel’s job is to dismantle your credibility so the jury won’t believe…

Even a strong case with ample evidence requires a compelling presentation before a jury to obtain a favorable outcome. In cases that require expert testimony, this can be particularly challenging. By its nature, expert witness subject matter is often complex…

As of 2019, millennials (those born between 1981-1996), have become the largest adult population group in the United States, totaling 73 million people. But what does this mean for juries? It’s a well-known fact that success in litigation depends not…

When dealing with an expert witness, exposing the truth is not only an essential part of a cross examination, but one that becomes imperative. An attorney must ask questions to allow the jury to see that the opposing expert witness…

Expert testimony is a major component of successful litigation. However, there are instances where the court may deem an expert’s testimony is inadmissible or may largely curtail its scope. In these cases, expert testimony may be rendered useless. For these…

Computer simulation can be a very powerful tool in a variety of fields. This includes accident reconstruction and biomechanics to fire investigation and product design. But computer simulations can also be full of unrealistic assumptions and invalid techniques. If an…

As many attorneys know firsthand, practicing law can require adapting to new technology. Nowadays, there are a vast number of ways to utilize technology in the courtroom. This can range from artificial intelligence document review software to iPad trial presentation…

The justification was that unless the information was too complex for a jury to understand without the help of an expert, a jury should be able to interpret evidence and draw its own conclusions. However, as the Supreme Court has…