Practice Notes: Expert witness
Supreme Court backs "strict approach" to compulsory purchase
The Supreme Court has decided, by a majority of four to three, that a “strict approach” should be taken to the rules allowing councils to make compulsor
A fragile mind
For all the advances in forensic science, expert and surveillance evidence (for which see ‘Behind bars’ passim, and without doubt futurim) the majority of
New government to decide on haemophiliac compensation
A High Court judge has extended the deadline for an appeal against his judgment on compensation for haemophiliacs and others infected by contaminated blood
Open communications
When preparing for an inquest, practitioners should communicate promptly and openly with the coroner to determine which documents can be requested for disc
Team effort
A carefully-managed relationship between solicitor and expert witness is crucial to structure a successful case, says Jerem
Calling the experts
Expert witness immunity could soon be removed, creating a new field of professional negligence; but are there any public policy reasons for retaining it? A
Müller wins Supreme Court battle over yoghurt packaging machine
European food producer Müller has won a battle over the contract for a yoghurt packaging machine it bought for its dairy i
Tried and tested
Experts are likely to be used more regularly in health and safety cases, but the quality of so-called ‘consultants’ must be thoroughly tested to ensure the
On the money
Forensic accountants can play a valuable role in cases involving financial settlement, but practitioners must ensure they are used correctly to avoid poten
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