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State Appeals Court 'Reluctantly' Remands $1.7B Punitive Damages, Sanctions Against Ford for Fatal Rollover

The sanctions came in response to Ford's alleged attempts to reach a "compromise verdict," and force a mistrial for products liability claims. However, those sanctions "almost completely prevented Ford from presenting a defense as to liability," according to Appellate Judge M. Yvette Miller.
8 minute read

Law.com

The Role of the Expert Witness in Workplace Investigation Cases

"Accepting an engagement as an expert witness for a case brings a different set of challenges," writes Oppenheimer Investigations Group's Amy Oppenheimer.
6 minute read

The Recorder

How to Demystify Tech for a Jury or Judge

"Tech-related cases inherently bring an additional layer of complexity to trial preparations," so Paul Weiss' Meredith Dearborn and Jessica Phillips provide tips for explaining tech in the courtroom.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Communications With Non-Retained Experts May Be Subject to Disclosure

"Lehrburger explained that unlike retained experts, non-retained treating physicians 'wear a cloak of independence and lack of bias,'" write Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood.
8 minute read

Law.com

NY Appeals Court Grants J&J's Subpoena for Talc Expert as 'Clearly Relevant'

In an Oct. 8 order, a New York appeals court allowed Johnson & Johnson to subpoena plaintiffs' expert Dr. Jacqueline Moline and her employer, Northwell Health, for the names of the individuals in her two groundbreaking reports, published in 2020 and 2023, both of which linked cosmetic talcum powder to mesothelioma.
6 minute read

Law.com

Massachusetts Attorney Awarded $3.3M for Injuries in Snowmobile Crash With Army Helicopter, Federal Judge Rules

"Primary responsibility for the accident resides with the Army crew, who created the dangerous condition and failed to take any steps to warn about or alleviate it," U.S. District Judge Mark G. Mastroianni said.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Defense Counsel Can't Use Unrelated Lawsuit to Impeach Expert Witness Testimony, Judge Rules

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Hasa Kingo on Friday ruled that a team from Cozen O'Connor could not question medical professionals called to the stand about unrelated and unproven allegations when the case goes to trial.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

$50K Offer Spins Off Into $4.4M Verdict Against Travelers Insurance

"We're pleased the jurors used their power to right this wrong," the plaintiffs attorney said.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

What You Need to Know About New York Commercial Division Rule 13(c)

"Rule 13(c) of the Commercial Division is designed to prevent 'trial by ambush' and to educate both justices and juries on complex issues in the case that are the proper subject of expert testimony," write Mark A. Berman, Paul F. Downs and Michael Cardello III.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Implications of SCOTUS Expert Intent Ruling for the White-Collar Bar

Bonnie Baker discusses the recent Supreme Court decision in 'Diaz v. United States,' involving expert testimony on a defendant's mental state in a criminal case and offers key advice and considerations for white-collar lawyers.
9 minute read

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