Many cases turn on the opinion of the expert witness — the only witness, with few exceptions, permitted to render an opinion about the facts in the case. Because the outcome of your case may depend ...

Expert testimony about sexual violence helped convict a Pakistani American man of assaulting his wife. His defense says the testimony relied on stereotypes.

While juries make decisions based on arguments by the prosecution and the defense, expert witnesses help them make more informed decisions. Expert witnesses are often central to the litigation process ...

Junk science admitted during trial continues to undermine our judicial system, unfairly affecting individual parties, ...

If you find yourself in need of an expert witness then get ready to shell out some serious dollars for their services. According to an expert witness fee calculator, an "electrical" expert witness in ...

In Part I of his two-part series, Bob Genis reviews how the plaintiff s in negligence and malpractice cases can strategically require the defendant to appear at trial during the plaintiff’s direct ...

The R. Kelly case of alleged sexual exploitation, violence, and coercive control raises complex questions for most of us—as well as the judge and jury. People may wonder how R. Kelly managed to ...

It is commonly believed that competence in a particular field of expertise automatically translates to success on the witness stand. In reality, the scientific realm is often vastly different from the ...

Expert financial witnesses are invaluable when it comes to prevailing in the courtroom, whether in major criminal trials or minor civil disagreements. This provides attractive opportunities for an ...

Superior Court Judge Alberto Tolentino on Monday cleared forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Cohen to testify via Zoom in the ...

The R. Kelly case of alleged sexual exploitation, violence, and coercive control raises complex questions for most of us—as well as the judge and jury. People may wonder how R. Kelly managed to ...