Kentucky Law Review

EXPERTS: Tip suggests asking the expert on his or her "role" in the litigation? Hopefully, rolling over for the person writing the check is not one of them

Here is a deposition tip from Trial Practice Tips Blog for asking a "duh" question of a  hired expert.

A Useful Question to Ask at Expert Depositions

By Evan Schaeffer

Some lawyers routinely ask this question at expert depositions-- Q. "What is your understanding of your role in this litigation?" * * *

Related post: "My Coverage of Expert Depositions in Deposition Checklists and Strategies."

EXPERTS: "Courts - "In U.S., Expert Witnesses Are Partisan"

It's always interesting to read commentary and studies addressing the obvious, to wit:  expert witnesses are biased and certain experts tend to gravitate toward one side or the other.  The simple reason is money and income.  Here's a link to a post by Marcia Oddi referencing a study.  Sorry for the link to the link to the link.

Courts - "In U.S., Expert Witnesses Are Partisan"