| New CPD for expert witnesses via podcasts |
| A few weeks ago, walking on a beach with my nine-year-old son, we started talking about modern inventions and how some of these stand the test of time while others do not. I asked him if he had eve more...
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| The Companies Act 2006 |
| Members are reminded that the Companies Act 2006 is a major updating and modernisation of the law governing the operation of companies. It has removed some outdated requirements and introduced a rang more...
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| Forensic Science Regulator Newsletter No 8 |
27 March 2008
The Forensic Science Regulator Business Plan 2008/09 – 2010/11
The Business Plan agreed with the Forensic Science Advisory Council has now been approved by Home Off more...
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| Case Notes |
Jessica Moore
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
What should expert witnesses be told?
Re S (a child) (expert evidence) [2008] All ER (D) 51
Expert witnesses must not opine more...
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| New protocol published |
CIArb’s new ‘Protocol on E-Disclosure in Arbitration’ was launched at a conference in London on 2 October by its author, David Howell.
Speaking in front of an expectant audience comprising more...
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| Expert Evidence Needs Good Reasons – Part 2 Dr. Robert N Moles |
In Makita Heydon JA cited Wigmore on Evidence:
“1. Testimony in the shape of inferences or conclusions always rests on certain premises of fact. That which has been called observation, serv more...
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| The Forensic accountants changing role in matrimonial disputes – Rakesh Kapila |
| The forensic accountant has long had an active role in matrimonial disputes arising from provisions in the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 that the Court should take account of the income, earning capacit more...
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| Casenotes – Jessica Moore Freshfields Bruchaus Deringer |
AS AND ANOTHER (LIBYA) V SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT [2008] EWCA CIV 289
In this case, the Court of Appeal has considered the approach of first instance courts and tribunals more...
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| Risk and Safety Management – David Leckie – EWI Governor |
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| What is a safety culture and how do we develop one? – David Asker Brown – EWI Member |
| “The safety culture of an organisation reflects individual and group values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies, and behaviour patterns. These determine the commitment, style and proficiency of hea more...
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| Pro-active safety culture – the role of human behaviour and six essential habits for a world class safety – Dr Tim Marsh |
| Have you ever offered anyone any ‘advice’ unsolicited and had the response “yes please!”? Have you ever even seen or heard of such a response? Even when the advice in question would prove really usefu more...
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| Making the Health Care System truly ‘Error Tolerant’ – Captian Timothy Crowch |
| Increasingly over recent years, a growing number of organisations, particularly those operating within complex industries, have been turning toward civil aviation for assistance in establishing modern more...
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PLEA BARGAINING INTRODUCED FOR CERTAIN FRAUD CASES
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| On 5 May 2009 new guidelines come into operation introducing "plea agreements" into England and Wales for cases of serious and complex fraud. These plea agreements will be made between prosecution an more...
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PROVING YOU HAVE NO 'HIDDEN ASSETS'
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| In the context of confiscation proceedings one of the greatest dangers to a defendant is that the prosecutor will allege the existence of 'hidden assets'. In the nature of things the prosecutor canno more...
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| BREAKING NEWS |
| The 50th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules (SI 2009 No. 2092) which comes into force on 1 October 2009, introduces changes in a large number of areas. Of particular relevance to expert witnesses ar more...
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| Guardian Newspaper |
Are you an expert witness? Would you like to be one? Do you know what skills you need to perform competently in court, or how to promote your skills to those seeking expert advice?
On 7th more...
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