6 January News Considerations for expert witnesses in the face of dishonest claimants 16. Criticism and Complaints, 11. Report Writing, 14. Changing your opinion, 15. Giving Oral Evidence David Stothard, Managing Director at MAPS Medical, examines a recent High Court case in which six medical expert witnesses were involved, which was ultimately dismissed as a result of the claimant’s dishonesty.
3 January Case Updates Re AB (Child Abuse: Expert Witnesses) [1994] EWHC Fam 5 Child abuse, Experts duty, Paediatrics, Brittle bone density, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 15. Giving Oral Evidence “The hazards of flying a kite in court”
3 October Case Updates Bitar v Bank of Beirut SAL [2022] EWHC 2163 (QB) Judicial critism, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 15. Giving Oral Evidence Relevance: General Topics: Judicial criticism
12 September News Reflecting on a bad experience in Court 16. Criticism and Complaints, 14. Changing your opinion, 15. Giving Oral Evidence Simon Berney-Edwards, EWI Chief Executive, catches up with a member as they reflect on a recent bad experience and share their learning.
19 August Helpline Q&A A Joint Meeting Agenda from the other side’s expert contains questions querying my expertise and suitability for the case Qualification, Credibility, Joint statement, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements How should I respond?
10 June Case Updates B (A Child), Re (Adequacy of Reasons) [2022] EWCA Civ 407 16. Criticism and Complaints, 15. Giving Oral Evidence Topics: Expert evidence Reasons
10 June Case Updates Smith v Howard [2022] EWHC 562 (TCC) 01. Starting your Expert Witness Business, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 15. Giving Oral Evidence Topics: Experience as an expert
20 May Case Updates The modern expert: personal insights and current issues 16. Criticism and Complaints, 06. Rules and Regulations, 15. Giving Oral Evidence The Right Hon Lord Hamblen of Kersey, Justice of the Supreme Court, gave the keynote speech at EWI's online conference on 20th May 2022
17 May News What happens when your client sues you for your expert witness report? 03. Setting Fees and Getting Paid, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 08. Working with Instructing Parties In preparing independent and objective evidence for the court, some experts will have experienced being challenged by the client, who does not like or agree with what has been said.
21 February Case Updates United States of America v Assange [2021] EWHC 3313 (Admin) 16. Criticism and Complaints, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing Topics: Duty to the court Criminal Procedure Rules 19.9 Public interest Expert’s declaration