News Releases
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Susan Sargent | October 20, 2014
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Discovery If You Are a Witness
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Susan Sargent | September 26, 2014
In a situation where you have been retained or enlisted to serve as an expert witness, the other side will want to gather information that it will use to impeach your credibility should you testify. This information gathering is part of what is called the pre-trail discovery process and ...
Subpoenas in Civil Suits
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Susan Sargent |
If you are properly subpoenaed to testify as a witness or to produce documents in a civil case it is important to make a quick decision if you are going to comply or resist – as timelines affect the viability of your options. This is also the point where you need to consult or retain ...
Federal Scientists
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Susan Sargent |
An executive branch employee may not serve as an expert witness, for anyone except the U.S. in any proceeding in which the U.S. is a party or has a direct and substantial interest, unless specifically authorized. For all practical purposes, this prevents a government employee from ...
Some Other Resources
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Susan Sargent |
Here are some handy resources for beset scientists: Union of Concerned Scientists Guide for how scientists can respond to personal attacks & harassment campaigns American Association of University Professors annual legal informational outlines on emerging issues in higher education ...
