Don’t forget you can visit MyAlerts to manage your alerts at any time.
By Louis F. Locascio | December 28, 2023
Does an expert's "rule of thumb" assessment meet scientific standards, or should it be inadmissible? Former Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Louis Locascio weighs in on the recent New Jersey Supreme Court ruling.
7 minute read
By Alex Anteau | December 26, 2023
"You can have the smartest person in a particular field, but if they think they're the best thing and that comes across to the jurors, they can be completely turned off," said jury consultant Aref Jabbour.
5 minute read
By Amanda Bronstad | December 18, 2023
Kenvue, formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer, manufacturer of Tylenol, said it planned to move for dismissal of the lawsuits after U.S. District Judge Denise Cote found all five of plaintiffs' general causation experts inadmissible.
3 minute read
By Amanda Bronstad | December 13, 2023
Dr. Cristian Tomasetti, a general causation expert for Monsanto in numerous Roundup trials, was questioned on Tuesday at a "Daubert" hearing before U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria.
6 minute read
By Amanda Bronstad | December 12, 2023
Dr. Cristian Tomasetti, a general causation expert for Monsanto in numerous Roundup trials, was questioned on Tuesday at a "Daubert" hearing before U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria.
6 minute read
By Edward T. Kang | November 22, 2023
Litigators preparing to qualify or challenge an expert witness must be ready to navigate several obstacles in admitting or excluding expert testimony. With the new amendment to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 coming into effect, litigators should take note of changes and incorporate them into their decision-making regarding expert testimony.
9 minute read
By John Michael Vazquez | November 10, 2023
The following list of tips is by no means exhaustive. Instead, it is designed to give new lawyers a guide on important considerations when preparing a witness to testify. The following insights apply equally to expert witnesses; however, experts have additional factors to account for, which are not discussed here.
9 minute read
By Zack Needles | November 3, 2023
The news and analysis you need to start your day.
4 minute read
By Alaina Lancaster | November 2, 2023
An amendment to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 is set to take effect on Dec. 1, after years of discussion from the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice.
6 minute read
By Ellen Bardash | October 31, 2023
The update to Rule 702, set to go into effect officially on Dec. 1, has raised the issue of whether it's a long overdue way to hold judges to an evidentiary standard they should have been following for decades or if it encourages them to cross over into the jurors' domain.
5 minute read
Presented by BigVoodoo
The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
Consulting Magazine identifies consultants that have the biggest impact on their clients, firms and the profession.
The National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S.-based law firms performing exemplary work on behalf of plaintiffs.
Shipman is seeking an associate to join our Labor & Employment practice in our Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford office. Candidates shou...
East Brunswick Law firm concentrating in plaintiff's personal injury, employment law, medical malpractice and worker's compensation seeks an...
McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC is seeking talented and motivated Associate Attorneys with 3-7 years of experience working closely wi...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS