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 ...

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 testimony is often critical to establish a claim or defense. Expert testimony is allowed where scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the judge or jury to understand ...

Simon Berney-Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of the Expert Witness Institute, explains how to get the most out of an expert witness and the importance of lawyers understanding their role in the ...

Six out of 10 expert witnesses surveyed by a respected annual bellwether believe the sector should be properly regulated, ...

A scheme that encourages paediatricians to become expert witnesses by shadowing judges and barristers working in family law is still struggling to get off the ground nearly a year after it was ...