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National Law Journal

Prosecuting Defense Counsel

Federal prosecutors must not possess unchecked power to secretly listen to and record a defense investigation.
5 minute read

Law.com

'We've Set Up a Trap': A Little-Known Rule Change Is Causing Big Trouble for Lawyers

Washington, D.C. ethics lawyers say an important change to a local bar rule for handling client money has flown under the radar for decades—and it keeps tripping up attorneys.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Expert Testimony—or Lack of It—Causes Dismissal of Case About Simple Object

"Understanding the functions of the bolt and micrograb—both in general and surrounding the incident—fall outside of the common knowledge of a factfinder, and would necessitate dependence on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge," Judge Joseph A. Greenaway Jr. ruled.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Forensic Expert Witness Companies Battle Over Allegedly Misappropriated Information, 'Raiding' of Talent

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Bar Fighting Back Against Rule Change They Fear Limits Expert Testimony

The Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence has reviewed testimony on a suggested amendment to Federal Evidence Rule 702: an overdue clarification amid rising mass torts, according to the defense bar; detrimental to the civil clients, according to the plaintiffs bar.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

State Supreme Court Faces Questions on Cellphone Data, Risk of Injury Statute in 7th Term Set to Begin Tuesday

The cases include 'State v. Smith,' in which the high court will decide whether a trial court should have granted the defendant's motion to suppress evidence of cellphone contents and cell site location information.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

There Is Real Danger in Using an Unqualified Engineering Expert

Many engineers will agree to act as an expert in any case even without having a real expertise in the subject. Don't be fooled!
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Governor's Commission on Forensic Custody Evaluations: Stop the Madness!

In this edition of his Matrimonial Practice column, Timothy M. Tippins outlines the broad contours of the Report of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Forensic Custody Evaluations and its recommendations, as well as the historical context of forensic evaluations that led to formation of the Commission.
15 minute read

New York Law Journal

Prosecutors Oppose Avenatti's Trial Continuance Request in Stormy Daniels Case as Omicron Looms

Prosecutors say they can safely proceed amid the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant, through the nearby District of New Jersey has halted all in-person proceedings through Jan. 31.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'I Read a Book on It': What Does It Take To Be an Expert?

In the state of New Jersey, under the New Jersey Design Services Act, architects and only architects, not engineers, are permitted to design buildings intended for human use, occupancy and habitation.
7 minute read

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