As an expert witness, you’ll want to equip yourself with a foundational understanding of the key elements every attorney must prove in each case. You may be called upon to help lawyers establish these points either as a consultant during…

In a time where technology is an ever-changing, omnipresent aspect of our everyday lives, there is an increasing number of ways our privacy and personal information can be compromised. Biometric data—that is, physical characteristics of a person that can be…

The potential for employees to contract COVID-19 at their place of employment has been a huge issue during the current pandemic. This is especially true for essential workers who continued to clock in hours despite a nationwide shutdown when the…

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the question of viral transmission liability has been top of mind for all types of business and public venues. In response, several states have enacted laws to limit liability for certain industries or entities. The…

The COVID-19 pandemic—among its many consequences—has created an unprecedented flurry of related litigation. From workplace safety complaints and business interruption insurance claims, to university closures and lawsuits seeking tuition refunds, COVID-19-based litigation seems to have infiltrated every aspect of day-to-day…

A recent appellate court ruling has thrown a significant roadblock in front of Amazon’s frequent defense against liability for defective products sold onsite via third parties. On August 13, 2020, Judge Patricia Guerrero, of the Fourth Appellate District, Division One…