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New Jersey Law Journal

The Long, Strange Odyssey of 'Frye v. United States'

Retired Superior Court Appellate Division Judge Harvey Weissbard traces the history of the 'Frye' doctrine from "from its inception to its demise" and the many "baby steps" it took to arrive there.
17 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Expert's 'Rule of Thumb' Not Scientifically Reliable, According to Supreme Court

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

Daily Report Online

Does Your Expert Witness Pass the Sniff Test? Jury Consultants Weigh In

"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

Law.com

Federal Judge Tosses Plaintiffs' Causation Experts in Acetaminophen ADHD Lawsuits

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

The Recorder

Monsanto's Key Roundup Expert in Hot Seat Over 'Bad Luck' Cancer Research

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

The Legal Intelligencer

Battle of the Experts (Standards): 'Frye,' 'Daubert' and Federal Rule of Evidence 702

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

New Jersey Law Journal

10 Witness Preparation Tips for New Lawyers

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

Law.com

How Partners' Reluctance to Merge Can Tank Firms: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.
4 minute read

Law.com

Judges, Lawyers Brace for Expert Evidence Rule Changes

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

Law.com

How May US Judges Vet Experts for Jurors? The New Evidence Rule Set to Take Effect Is Sparking Debate

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

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