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Expert Report fails to explain how the opinion was reached: Court of Appeal says it's inadmissible expert evidence expert opinion expert report opinion rejected report inadmissible statement of reasons Sep 29, 2022

The most important function of an expert witness is to assist the court (and jury if there is one) to understand technical and scientific matters.   This helps the decision maker to make an informed judgment about technical issues instead of an “act of faith” or merely a guess.

However, experts can...

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The Lawyer’s edit of an expert report - Is it ever acceptable for a lawyer to suggest an expert changes their report? amendment of expert report ethical dilemma expert opinion May 02, 2022

One of the most important tools for an expert witness is your integrity.  So when the lawyer who briefed you asks you to make changes to your expert report, you might experience that uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach - that sensation that usually signifies “warning bells”!   

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Welcome to The Effective Expert Witness League! expert expert evidence expert opinion expert witness lawyer litigator professional Feb 05, 2021

A lucrative and rewarding pivot of a professional's career can be embarking on role of the professional expert witness.   

It can be a viable source of income when the rigors of professional practice no longer align with your chosen lifestyle.   The stress, professional indemnity risk, physical str...

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