Expert witness depositions are a great way to gain insight into how to best combat the opposing party’s expert and their opinions. If done correctly, a deposition can create a strong foundation for future voir dire, evidentiary challenges, and other…
French drugmaker Sanofi and numerous other drug manufacturers, retailers, and pharmacies are currently defending lawsuits related to Zantac. At the center of the action are allegations that the drug contained potentially cancer-causing carcinogens. More than 70,000 former patients have sued…
Participating in a deposition is a common occurrence for expert witnesses. What’s less common is a request for 14 hours of deposing for a single expert. But this is exactly what transpired in a recent case in California’s Northern District.…
As an expert, your performance during cross examination is crucial as the opposing attorney’s aim is to undermine you, your testimony, and your hiring attorney’s case. An adept cross examiner will try to get you to say things in front…
In depositions, the opposition has the chance to ask you about your report, opinions, and methods. It’s the stage where weak cases are often revealed, prompting immediate settlement discussions. Think of it as the opposing counsel’s fishing expedition—they’ll try to…
As an expert participating in deposition, you will be asked about your written expert report, presented opinions, and methodologies. Deposition is also where opposing counsel may attempt to discredit your credibility or undermine your report ahead of trial testimony. Fortunately,…