Expert Witness Search

Relationship Building is the Key to Expert Witness Searches

Experience and relationship building are still irreplaceable, especially in the expert witness search and referral industry.

The Broadening Scope of ESG Litigation

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) litigation has become dominated by climate lawsuits, most notably filed against global energy companies like Shell Plc and Exxon Mobil Corp. The scope of ESG litigation is expanding, as regulatory developments pose new potential risks for a wider range of organizations. These broadening risks can largely be attributed to the demand for mandatory reporting requirements coupled with current legislation in the area. Now, we are witnessing an influx of lawsuits against both governments and corporations based on ESG statements in securities filings.

COVID-19 & The Continued Influx of Patent Litigation

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought about an influx of patent related litigation. Experts postulate that both the financial pressures related to the pandemic and the increasing strength of the technology sector sparked this increase in litigation. Now, almost two years after the start of the pandemic, this surge continues and could be considered a new normal.

Information Technology Liability Litigation

Data breaches and cyber security hacks have been on the rise in the US, with reported cybercrimes up 300% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Experts estimate ransomware damage costs will rise to $20 billion in 2021. The influx of businesses falling victim to data security breaches and IT attacks is resulting in increased litigation.

Supply Chain Management in Times of Disruption: Still a Broken System Almost Two Years Later

Disruption to the global supply chain opens the door to litigation for everyone from manufacturers to distributors to retailers. This situation raises questions about responsibility: Who is responsible if there are faulty products as a result of supply chain disruptions? What happens if the rapid restarting of manufacturing causes problems with product quality and liability? How will disruptions impact contracts, and how can they be renegotiated?

Trust, Winning and Losing as an Expert Witness

This article discusses what ‘winning’ and ‘losing’ looks like for a non-partisan expert, how that differs from how attorneys win and lose, why non-partisan experts can succeed against partisan experts, common business practices that affect an expert’s success, and preparing for testimony.

COVID-19 & Therapeutics Litigation

While governments and corporations around the globe push forward with vaccine development and potential cures, therapeutics litigation is now receiving attention. Rapid developments in this area are leading to securities and derivatives violations.

Is Cryptocurrency Litigation on the Rise?

As regulation of digital currencies is still developing, and uses are still being explored, cryptocurrency litigation has been on the rise. We take a look at three current cases and what this can mean for future litigation.

The Semiconductor Shortage & Potential Litigation

The semiconductor chip shortage is starting to be felt by consumers, from automobile parts to smart phones. This is likely to lead to a plethora of disputes and litigations in the coming years.

Oil & Gas Valuation Issues Lead to Litigation

The U.S. domestic oil and gas industry is still reeling from the drop in demand and ongoing price uncertainty due to the pandemic. These unique circumstances have illuminated critical issues regarding the valuation of oil and gas reserves, which can be seen in the bankruptcies within the industry over the last couple of years. Despite how impactful the valuation process is, experts in the industry explain that it is subjective, leading to regular disagreements and litigation.

The Forensic Meteorologist as a Litigation Expert Witness

What happens when natural disasters such as tornados, hurricanes and other hazardous weather conditions cause significant damage to homes, businesses and entire communities? Who do you look to for these types of assessments? A forensic meteorologist is retained when disputed facts to hazardous weather conditions, such as hail occurrence, may or may not have caused a covered insurance loss.

Will Metamaterials Become a Focus of Patent Litigation?

With an eye towards the future, let us explore some of the areas in which we are seeing commercial product development activity using metamaterials. These product areas are currently seeing an uptick in the filing and buying of patents, which tends to serve as a good precursor to litigation.

Are Litigation Fees Tax-Deductible?

Can litigation fees be deducted as a business expense? Read more about a recent case study on this.

The Secret to Vetting an Expert Witness

With years of experience in the expert witness field under his belt, Ashish Arun specializes in the intersection of law and technology. As the Principal Owner of Expert Witness Profiler, Ashish provides detailed expert witness reports to attorneys so they can be more prepared in court. So, what kind of information do these reports provide, and why should you order one for your next case?

How to Prepare an Expert Witness for Trial

Working with an expert witness is a nuanced process. From search and retention to consultation and trial, there is no one way to ensure a smooth collaboration and successful outcome. However, some attorneys have really honed and refined this process. Recently, we spoke with Brian Weinthal, who is one of the world’s leading experts on…

A Glimpse Into False Advertising Litigation

On occasion, we as business owners see advertisements from competitors that seem false. Remember back in the 1980’s when now famous commercials came across your TV for garbage bags that would leak, batteries that would die early, or someone would claim to have the lowest prices in the universe? False advertising has been an issue since…

Game Theory & Settlement Negotiations

Over 90% of cases settle, though it could take months or even years before settlement discussions become serious for all parties involved. There are methods to help legal teams expedite these discussions, and one of our renowned experts has pioneered a process using game theory that achieves just that.