Kristin Casler
Kristin Casler is a seasoned legal writer and journalist with an extensive background in litigation news coverage. For 17 years, she served as the editor for LexisNexis Mealey’s litigation news monitor, a role that positioned her at the forefront of reporting on pivotal legal developments. Her expertise includes covering cases related to the Supreme Court's expert admissibility ruling in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc., a critical area in both civil and criminal litigation concerning the challenges of 'junk science' testimony.
Kristin's work primarily involves reporting on a diverse range of legal subjects, with particular emphasis on cases in asbestos litigation, insurance, personal injury, antitrust, mortgage lending, and testimony issues in conviction cases. Her contributions as a journalist have been instrumental in providing in-depth, informed analysis on the evolving landscape of these complex legal areas. Her ability to dissect and communicate intricate legal proceedings and rulings makes her a valuable resource in the legal journalism field.
Plaintiff’s Forensic Engineering Expert Witness Admitted in Catastrophic Rollover Case in Maryland Federal Court
A forensic engineering expert’s testimony on roof strength and occupant restraint plays a key role in a catastrophic rollover case against BMW in Maryland federal court.
Posted on June 23, 2014 in Catastrophic Injury & Defective Products & Reports & Testimony & News & Expert Witness
Arizona Supreme Court Allows Sexual Abuse Expert Witness Testimony, Finds Rule 702 Allows General Testimony
Arizona Supreme Court rules expert testimony on child sexual abuse is admissible under Rule 702, allowing general explanations without applying them to case facts.
Posted on June 30, 2014 in Daubert & Frye & Reports & Testimony & Settlements & Verdicts & News & Expert Witness
U.S. Judge in Colorado Refuses to Exclude Patent Expert Witness in Action Against Google
A U.S. judge rules on the admissibility of a patent expert witness in a dispute over voice recognition technology, weighing qualifications and evidentiary standards.
Posted on June 23, 2014 in Intellectual Property Infringement & Daubert & Frye & Reports & Testimony & News & Expert Witness
Federal Circuit Says Patent Expert Witnesses Wrongly Barred, Resurrects Smartphone Action in Apple v. Motorola
The Federal Circuit revived a smartphone patent dispute between Apple and Motorola, ruling that expert witness testimony was wrongly excluded in key infringement claims.
Posted on June 23, 2014 in Intellectual Property Infringement & Daubert & Frye & Settlements & Verdicts & News & Expert Witness
Peanut Company Owner Accused of Fraud Loses Psychology Expert Witness Testimony
A former peanut company CEO facing fraud and food safety charges is barred from presenting psychology expert testimony as a defense, with the court citing relevance issues.
Posted on July 2, 2014 in Defective Products & Collar Crimes & Daubert & Frye & News & Expert Witness
8th Circuit Resurrects Causation Expert Witnesses in Contaminated Baby Formula Case
The Eighth Circuit revived expert testimony in a contaminated baby formula lawsuit, ruling the trial court wrongly excluded causation experts under Rule 702 and Daubert.
Posted on July 7, 2014 in Personal Injury & Product Liability & Settlements & Verdicts & News & Expert Witness
9th Circuit Affirms Admission of Economics Expert Witness In FTC Pyramid Scheme Case
The Ninth Circuit upheld the admission of an economics expert witness in an FTC case against BurnLounge, ruling the multi-level marketing business was an illegal pyramid scheme.
Posted on July 17, 2014 in Corporate Fraud & Daubert & Frye & Settlements & Verdicts & News & Expert Witness
9th Circuit Says Engineering and Metallurgy Expert Witnesses Wrongly Barred from Insurance Dispute
The Ninth Circuit ruled that expert testimony on engineering and metallurgy was wrongly excluded in an insurance dispute over flood-related inventory damage.
Posted on July 17, 2014 in Contract Disputes & Daubert & Frye & Reports & Testimony & News & Expert Witness
Massachusetts Federal Judge Nixes Part of Securities Expert Witness’s Testimony in Ghana Banking Fraud Case
A Massachusetts federal judge limits a securities expert witness’s testimony in a Ghana banking fraud case involving alleged romance fraud and disputed fund transfers.
Posted on July 23, 2014 in Corporate Fraud & Daubert & Frye & News & Expert Witness
Securities Fraud Plaintiffs Lose Accounting Expert Witness in Case Against Coal Company Auditors
Securities fraud plaintiffs face a major setback as their accounting expert witness is disqualified in a case against coal company auditors over alleged audit failures.
Posted on July 23, 2014 in Class Actions & Corporate Fraud & Daubert & Frye & News & Expert Witness