30 March News Volte-face: When an expert changes their mind in the witness box 13. Changing your opinion, 14. Giving Oral Evidence Sir Martin Spencer, told us more about the case and explains why experts shouldn’t be afraid to change tack.
16 March News Pain Expert Limited approved as an EWI Corporate Partner Pain Expert, Corporate Partner EWI is delighted to announce that Pain Expert Limited have been approved as a Corporate Partner.
10 March News Expert evidence a matter for Trial judge: Application to exclude it at pre-trial stage refused as misconceived 05. Rules and Regulations While there might be grounds for cross-examination of the expert in question, this did not justify excluding the evidence on the basis of issues that were for the trial judge.
13 February News Too much of a good thing Report Writing, overlong reports, Length of report Judges have sent a ‘note of caution’ to legal teams after receiving ‘thousands of pages of detailed experts’ reports’.
8 February News Expert slated for numerous failings - both in their report and in courtroom behaviour Report Writing, Language, Duty of Expert, Range of Opinion, Expert Report, Courtroom evidence In cross-examination and at the close of the case, a searing attack on the expert's approach to expert evidence and independence was launched. The judge viewed many of the criticisms as well-founded.
10 January News DAC Consulting Services approved as an EWI Corporate Partner EWI is delighted to announce that DAC Consulting Services have been approved as a Corporate Partner.
6 January News Considerations for expert witnesses in the face of dishonest claimants 10. Report Writing, 13. Changing your opinion, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 15. Criticism and Complaints 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 News EWI now able to assist Experts with sponsorship for CJSM applications 06. Receiving Instructions, 07. Working with Instructing Parties Members can now use the EWI to assist in sponsorship if they need to be able to use a CJSM email account to be sent evidence.
20 December News 2022 in Review: Expert Evidence under scrutiny 10. Report Writing, 06. Receiving Instructions, 12. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 16. Maintaining your professional edge EWI Chief Executive Officer, Simon Berney-Edwards, shares his thoughts on 2022, a year where Expert Witnesses have faced increasing scrutiny.
18 December News 6 Top Tips to Protect Your Business Terms of Engagement, Terms and conditions, contracts, 02. Setting Fees and Getting Paid Hazel Napier from BEB Contract & Legal Services have come up with the following top tips to make sure your business is protected