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.
Electronic Health Records Increasingly Contribute to Malpractice Claims
Both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH) sought in part to improve medical recordkeeping. Both had the effect of encouraging “the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology,” according to the U.S. Department of Health and
Posted on November 7, 2017 in Litigation Monitor & News
Expert Witness Disclosure: The Who, What, When, and How of Avoiding Exclusion
Both expert witnesses and the attorneys who retain them focus early on establishing the expert’s credentials, analytical approach, and opinions in order to survive a Daubert challenge or to persuade a jury. Before either of these steps occur, however, the witness’s expert status must be disclosed. Attending closely to the details at this stage
Posted on November 14, 2017 in Working with Experts
Are Non-Testifying Witnesses Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege?
In addition to the use of expert witness testimony at deposition and trial, many attorneys work with “consulting” experts who do not testify. Because the consulting expert’s participation and opinions can have a significant effect on the outcome of the case, it’s important to understand how attorney-client privilege rules apply even when an expert will
Posted on November 21, 2017 in Working with Experts
The Current State of State Damage Caps
Several states “cap,” or limit, damages in some or all personal injury claims.
Posted on December 7, 2017 in News
What Should Your Expert Witness Bring to Their Deposition?
Part of preparing any expert witness for a deposition is discussing any items the witness should bring to the deposition. Expert witnesses typically have a great deal of leeway to bring items that help them organize, recall, and explain the opinions they are being asked to provide in the case. In most instances, the documents
Posted on December 14, 2017 in Working with Experts
Pennsylvania Court Orders Bayer, Johnson & Johnson to Pay $27.8 Million in Xarelto Damages
A Pennsylvania state court recently ordered Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson to pay $27.8 million in damages for failing to warn users that Xarelto, a blood thinner made by the companies, could cause internal bleeding. The plaintiff in the Philadelphia case had been hospitalized in 2014 with severe gastrointestinal bleeding, which she claimed resulted
Posted on January 5, 2018 in Litigation Monitor & News
The Rise of Cryptocurrency Litigation
As cryptocurrency has become more prominent in both digital and financial realms, it has also given rise to potential and actual lawsuits. Because cryptocurrencies cannot be separated from the digital platforms and coding that create and sustain them, legal battles involving digital currencies often draw their expert witnesses from both the tech and financial worlds.
Posted on January 16, 2018 in Litigation Monitor & News
10 Tips For Effectively Questioning an Expert Witness
Whether on direct or cross-examination, questioning an expert witness differs in key ways from questioning lay witnesses. The heart of expert witness testimony is the expert’s opinion and the reasoning behind it – as well as the need to contextualize this opinion within one’s own case. Here are some tips for questioning expert witnesses on
Posted on January 23, 2018 in Working with Experts
Class Action Lawsuits Over Meltdown and Spectre CPU Bugs
Intel, Apple, and AMD currently find themselves facing what may be the most far-reaching class action lawsuits of our time. The class actions all focus on two major security flaws, dubbed “Meltdown” and “Spectre,” which affect nearly all Intel processors dating back to 1995. The bugs make it possible for hackers to access sensitive data
Posted on January 30, 2018 in Litigation Monitor & News
Expert Witnesses and The Internet of Things: Assessing Product Liability in Smart Devices
The rise of the Internet allowed people to communicate with one another in previously unimagined ways. As digital communication became easier, so did the merging of networking tools into devices. The result was the Internet of Things (IoT), a network of physical objects that can collect and exchange data through the use of embedded electronics,
Posted on February 6, 2018 in Working with Experts