Esteemed forensic anthropologist Sue Black gives a candid insight into the UK criminal justice system and how it really works ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Expert witnesses play a vital role in the legal system by providing impartial testimony that helps judges and jurors understand the ...

Prosecutors blocked the defense from calling witnesses they had only recently identified, including one who testified in ...

Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy's defense "flouted" court rules governing the sharing of evidence about possible expert witnesses.

In their Trial Advocacy column, Ben Rubinowitz and Evan Torgan review certain time-tested trial techniques that can be used by attorneys to cross-examine an expert regardless of his field of expertise ...

The Douglas County attorney and public defender highlight the growing role of mental health in court cases, with rising costs ...

The adversarial nature of a jury trial leads many of our clients to ask, “Will my expert come across better than theirs?” This is a justifiable concern since jurors’ decisions about liability and ...

It comes as no surprise that when a witness is perceived as being credible, their messages will be more persuasive to the jury. Much academic research has been conducted to determine the primary ...

Recently, I was asked to testify as an expert witness on executive compensation at a deposition for a civil lawsuit between two partners in a heavy construction business. With a lifetime of corporate ...

Medical knowledge paired with courtroom drama can be a fascinating combination for many doctors, who describe expert witness work as interesting and well-paid. Doing this work has its pros and cons, ...