What are the common mistakes that can make a report less effective and, at worst, inadmissible in court? This article examines some typical issues that arise when lawyers engage experts, and how to avoid them.
Who reads Executive Summaries? It is an obvious point but one worth remembering: decision makers in courts or tribunals are busy people. They may be
Privilege generally: Common Law and Legislation Client legal privilege allows parties in litigation to maintain the confidentiality of client-lawyer communications. A client can claim privilege over
At ExpertsDirect, we regularly engage international experts on behalf of our clients. The rules for expert witnesses in Australia may differ to those for jurisdictions
As concurrent evidence is now the norm in civil trials in New South Wales, it is important for lawyers to be aware of the process, and how best to manage the expert witnesses involved, to ensure things run smoothly and that the best outcome possible is achieved.
One ongoing areas of discussion in legal reform is that of unconscious bias in expert witness evidence and how it may be avoided. We discuss the main issues and describe how it can be minimised or avoided.
