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Update on the Changes to FRE Rule 702
The Supreme Court adopted the amendment to Rule 702 on April 24, 2023, with only a minor change to the proposed wording.
Likely Changes to Federal Rules of Evidence Governing Expert Testimony
The proposed change to the Federal Rules of Evidence (“FRE”) impacting the admissibility of expert testimony moved one step closer to adoption.
An Expert Finds the Other Side of Daubert
Experts must not ignore the issue of causation when preparing their damage analyses, but they must not go to extremes.
Law Firms are a Prime Target for Cyber Criminals
It is reported at least 80 of the 100 largest U.S. law firms have been hacked in the past five years. Protect your organization.
Experts Shouldn’t Assume Causation – They Must Do More
In commercial litigation, there may be many potential causes of a plaintiff’s lost profits, apart from the defendant’s actions.
Mississippi Supreme Court Modifications to Rules of Discovery
The Mississippi Supreme Court amended Rule 26 of the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure that address the general rules of discovery, effective January 1, 2020. The changes address numerous rules dealing with expert witnesses – specifically expert reports, depositions, disclosures of qualifications, and the discovery of draft reports and correspondence with attorneys.
Know The Perils of Financial Testimony by Owners and Employees
Owners, executives, and other key employees sometimes testify in litigation involving lost profits or valuation issues.
What Are Your Services Worth?
Determining how to value what you do can be tricky. But think about the value – not from your perspective, but from that of your client. It can help clarify the value, and often you get a much better answer.
When Daubert Challenges Arise, the Expert is Your Best Defense
As Daubert challenges against damages experts have become routine, many attorneys have found that the expert can be the best tool the attorney has to help with preparing not only the response but also a Daubert challenge of the opposing expert.