#expert-witnesses

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fromPatently-O
2 days ago

Federal Circuit Finds Its Spine: Rejecting "Hyper-Technical" Gatekeeping

Federal Circuit reversed exclusion of two experts, holding methodological flaws affected evidentiary weight not admissibility, while a dissent warned this weakens district gatekeeping.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

'Unethical' or 'Shady'?: Accusations fly in manslaughter case against San Leandro officer

Allegations arose against a former prosecutor for manipulating expert witness opinions in the manslaughter case of ex-officer Jason Fletcher.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Politicians, lawyers and doctors express concern over use of expert witnesses in English courts

Lack of regulation of expert witnesses in English courts may lead to miscarriages of justice.
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