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📢 Exciting News! At our recent Expert Witness Symposium, we revealed the results of our Expert Witness Survey, which provided valuable insights that guided our discussions throughout the event.   We are pleased to announce that you can now download the full report, which includes: 🔹 Expert commentary from our keynote speaker, Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC, a leading authority on expert evidence. 🔹 A thought-provoking article by one of our esteemed panellists, James Glissan AM ESM KC, an expert in advocacy. Don’t miss the chance to explore these insights and more. Download the report today! https://lnkd.in/gVi7QfUp #ExpertWitness #LegalProfession #SurveyResults #ExpertEvidence #ExpertWitnessSurvey #EDExpertWitnessSymposium

Last week, ExpertsDirect was thrilled to host our inaugural Expert Witness Symposium and we couldn’t be more pleased with how it went. With an overall feedback score of 9.2/10, here’s what some of our attendees had to say: • "The whole event was a highlight—truly exceptional. Every speaker and panellist was engaging and what a privilege it was to have Justice Cheeseman and former Chief Justice Bathurst present." – Senior Litigation Partner • "As a doctor, it was very helpful to hear feedback from lawyers. Similarly, understanding the challenges in interprofessional interactions was insightful. The cross-examination was particularly engaging and entertaining! I’d love to attend future events." – Medical Expert Witness • "The event itself was a highlight, as there is very little training on expert witness roles." – Construction Expert Witness • "The range of topics and viewpoints covered in such a short time was exceptional." – Mining Expert Witness Take a look at the highlights in our video below! You can also view and download photos from the event here - https://lnkd.in/gHEahj8h #EDExpertWitnessSymposium #ExpertWitnessSurvey #ExpertEvidence #AustraliaLaw

That’s a wrap for our Inaugural Expert Witness Symposium 2024.    Thank you to all our speakers, panellists and guests for sharing their knowledge and viewpoints.    Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC John Walker, Executive Chairman CASL  James Glissan AM ESM KC, HB Higgins Chambers  Tricia Hobson, Partner, DLA Piper   Dr Robert Casey - Mechanical Engineer  Sue Chrysanthou SC, Senior Counsel, 153 Philip Chambers  Prof. Johan Duflou - Consulting Forensic Pathologist  Jason Betts, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, Global Co-Head of Class Actions   The Hon. Justice E A Cheeseman  The Hon. Tom Bathurst AC KC    Here's just a few of the images from the morning.   Get ready for the next Symposium in 2025!    #EDExpertWitnessSymposium #ExpertWitnessSurvey #ExpertEvidence #AustraliaLaw

Judicial Perspectives - View from the Bench is underway at our Inaugural Expert Witness Symposium!    The Hon. E A Cheesman and The Hon. Tom Bathurst AC KC are sharing their views on:   • Expert Witness Selection  • Expert Independence  • Legal Professional Privilege  • Assumptions  • Referees  • Concurrent Evidence and Cross Examination  • Challenges & Best Practice and the Future of Expert Testimony    Jason Betts, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, Global Co-Head of Class Actions is moderating.    What an opportunity to hear their views.   #ExpertWitness #ExpertEvidence #ExpertWitnessSurvey #LawAustralia # ExpertWitnessSymposium

Sue Chrysanthou Senior Counsel, SC just gave a master class in cross-examination technique.    The highly experienced and seasoned Prof. Johan Duflou, Consulting Forensic Pathologist, Adjunct Prof., University of Sydney was in the Expert Witness hotseat for our mock cross-examination.    Lots of learnings to share in the coming days.     #ExpertWitness #ExpertEvidence #ExpertWitnessSurvey #LawAustralia #ExpertWitnessSymposium

The first panel of our Inaugural Expert Witness Symposium 2024 has begun – Working with experts.    Moderator, Executive Chairman CASL John Walker shares the stage with James Glissan AM ESM KC of HB Higgins Chambers, DLA Piper Partner Tricia Hobson and Mechanical Engineer Dr Robert Casey.    Topics include:  • Expert Witness Selection  • Expert Independence  • Expert Witness Immunity  • Lawyer Involvement with Expert Reports  • Concurrent Evidence and Cross Examination    Looking forward to questions from the floor.     #ExpertWitness #ExpertEvidence #ExpertWitnessSurvey #LawAustralia #ExpertWitnessSymposium

Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC delivers Keynote at Inaugural Expert Witness Symposium 2024.    Australia's leading authority on Expert Evidence and author of THE textbook in the field, Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC is delivering the Keynote address.    Dr Freckelton AO KC also provided his insights in our Inaugural Expert Witness Survey. The survey captures opinions and experiences of lawyers and experts which our panellists will delve into shortly.   We're looking forward to sharing the outcomes of today's symposium in the coming days.    #ExpertWitness #ExpertEvidence #ExpertWitnessSurvey #LawAustralia #ExpertWitnessSymposium

Live from our sold out Inaugural Expert Witness Symposium 2024! We look forward to an interactive day filled with insights into expert evidence and a detailed examination of trends from our Inaugural Expert Witness Survey.   To everyone joining us, we are excited to share this experience with you. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.    #ExpertWitness #ExpertEvidence #ExpertWitnessSurvey #LawAustralia #ExpertWitnessSymposium

Today we are thrilled to have delivered our webinar ‘The Art & Science of Valuation Bases’ with ExpertsDirect Valuation & damage quantification Expert Peter Maras. Thank you Peter Maras and everyone who joined and contributed to a fantastic session. This was the first webinar in our Spotlight Series. We hope to see you at our upcoming CPD presentations for more insightful discussions and learning opportunities. Need an expert? Talk to us here: https://lnkd.in/gjwFE_TP Want to become one? Head here: https://lnkd.in/gpNx-u4 #ValuationExpert #ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment #ExpertWitness #ExpertsDirect #Webinar #SpotlightSeries

Effect of belated acknowledgment of the Expert Witness Code of Conduct In Mahadik v Jones [2024] NSWLEC 1411, respondents engaged Mr DJ, an expert arborist, who issued a report without acknowledging the Expert Witness Code of Conduct within the report itself; this was documented separately afterwards.  The court said that a delayed acknowledgment of the Code may suggest the report was not prepared with its standards in mind. The court referenced prior cases suggesting that if an expert affirms their report after acknowledging the Code, the report could still be admitted into evidence, provided the court finds the affirmation credible. In this case, Mr DJ failed to meet the Code’s requirements by not providing complete details of all investigations and not clearly outlining the critical assumptions of his risk assessment. Consequently, his late acknowledgment of the Code seemed merely formal, leading the court to conclude that his report lacked the weight of an expert report.  Read the article here - https://lnkd.in/eNgu2R7U Need an expert? Talk to us here: https://lnkd.in/gjwFE_TP Want to become one? Head here: https://lnkd.in/gpNx-u4 #ExpertsDirect #ExpertWitness #Legal #ExpertEvidence