Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D.
Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D., is a multifaceted legal professional with a background in insurance defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice law. She has garnered valuable experience through internships in criminal defense, enhancing her understanding of various legal sectors.
A key part of her legal journey includes serving as the Executive Note Editor of the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review. Dani graduated with a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2007, after completing her B.A. in English, summa cum laude, in 2004. She is a member of the Michigan State Bar and the American Bar Association, reflecting her deep commitment to the legal profession.
Currently, Dani Alexis has channeled her legal expertise into a successful career as a freelance writer and book critic, primarily focusing on the legal and literary markets. Her writing portfolio includes articles on diverse topics such as landmark settlements in medical negligence cases, jury awards in personal injury lawsuits, and analyses of legal trial tactics. Her work not only showcases her legal acumen but also her ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively to a wider audience. Dani's blend of legal practice experience and her prowess in legal writing positions her uniquely in the intersection of law and literature.
11th Circuit Greenlights Smokers’ Suit Against Tobacco Companies
Smokers who won a class action lawsuit against tobacco companies may file individual lawsuits against tobacco companies as well. That’s the ruling from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which held in favor of the plaintiffs in Theresa Graham v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company et al. In its 284-page opinion, the court upheld a U.S.
Posted on July 11, 2017 in Working with Experts
Flash Crash of Cryptocurrency Exchange Yields Lawsuits – How Experts Might be Used
“Cryptocurrencies” like Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum, which store value digitally and are used to purchase real-life goods and services, have gained attention in recent years. Often controversial due to their digital nature and lack of centralized controlling authorities, cryptocurrency now faces another challenge: market crashes and resulting lawsuits. On May 7, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken
Posted on August 15, 2017 in Working with Experts
The National Practitioner Data Bank: Reporting on Malpractice Payments and Adverse Events
The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) is a digital database of information about adverse medical events, the practitioners involved in the event, and payments for medical malpractice that may have resulted. Created in 1986, the purpose of the NPDB is to centralize information about medical errors, negligence, and malpractice in order to reduce healthcare fraud
Posted on August 31, 2017 in Litigation Monitor
How to Survive a Frye Challenge
Increasingly, civil lawsuits have come to rely on the assistance of expert witnesses. Experts occupy a special position in the witness world: unlike eyewitnesses, experts are permitted not only to answer questions about the facts of a case, but also to give reasoned opinions that fall within their realm of expertise. Because they have greater
Posted on September 12, 2017 in Working with Experts
Working With Experts: Understanding the Five Daubert Factors
“In this case, we are called upon to determine the standard for admitting expert scientific testimony in a federal trial.” So begins Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Supreme Court case that changed the landscape of expert witness testimony and case preparation when it was decided in 1993. While originally aimed at scientific methodologies
Posted on September 14, 2017 in FRE, Daubert, & Frye & Working with Experts
Selecting an Expert Witness: Pitfalls and Best Practices
The more complex your case, the more likely it is that you will need one or more expert witnesses to explain its intricacies to the judge and jury. Expert testimony helps to address specific questions or facts on which liability issues hinge, and it can be essential in quantifying damages. Because experts play vital roles
Posted on September 19, 2017 in Working with Experts
The 4 Most Common Mistakes When Working With Experts – and How to Avoid Them
When your case demands an expert witness, your results will likely depend in large part on what your witness says and how your witness behaves during deposition and trial. Choosing the right expert is key, and so is preparing your expert witness to present his or her experience and opinions in the best professional light.
Posted on October 3, 2017 in Working with Experts
Opioid Lawsuits: A Coming Wave of Litigation
Since 2015, 25 states, cities, and counties have filed civil lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors in an attempt to combat what some are calling the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history. Additional states are interviewing law firms in an attempt to join the fight. At the heart of the oncoming tidal wave of opioid
Posted on October 5, 2017 in Working with Experts
Advanced Expert Witness Search Techniques: Using Key Phrases
Searching for anyone or anything in the digital era often depends not on who you seek or where you look, but on how you ask. Specifically, finding what you are looking for depends on how well you phrase your request. The importance of key words and key phrases holds true whether you’re seeking the text
Posted on October 17, 2017 in Working with Experts
Being an Expert Witness: What to Expect
Professionals in a number of fields may find themselves asked to serve as an expert witness in a civil or criminal trial. Some professionals even build their expert witness services into their careers, finding that they enjoy providing the benefit of their expertise in the interest of helping litigants to clarify technical facts that arise
Posted on October 19, 2017 in Resources for Experts