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Upcoming FRE 702 Amendment Reemphasizes the Admissibility Bar for Expert Testimony and Courts’ Gatekeeping Role

On December 1, 2023, the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 702 will undergo several changes designed to reinforce federal judges’ role as gatekeepers for admitting expert testimony. The changes reinforce the preponderance of...more

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Experts, Know Your Eight Bases of Persuasion

What makes an expert witness persuasive to a jury? Is it their background and training? The work that they did on the case? Their communication skills in teaching the jury? The research suggests that expert influence depends...more

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Experts, Cultivate Awe

Remember Carl Sagan and the original show Cosmos? It was a beloved series in the late 70’s, not just for its accessible explanations of something as complex as the history of the universe, but also for its ability to evoke a...more

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Being Useful to Jurors is No Accident (Tips for All Experts from an Accident Reconstructionist)

Experts have a tough job translating sometimes technical detail to lay audiences and working closely with a party to the litigation while still maintaining the role of “teacher” rather than “advocate.” Some excellent and...more

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