Publications and Presentations
Offit Kurman Attorney Mark Johnson Discusses Expert Witnesses in Construction Litigation at Strafford Webinar
December 5, 2024
Offit Kurman principal attorney Mark Johnson shared his insights during a Strafford webinar, “Expert Witnesses in Construction Litigation: FRE 702 Amendments, Impact on Witness Selection and Daubert Challenges,” on November 19, 2024.
The webinar focused on the recent updates to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, which clarify the admissibility standards for expert witnesses. The panel discussed how the changes could impact construction litigation, where expert testimony often plays a critical role in design and construction defect cases.
Topics covered during the session included:
- Key updates to Rule 702 and their purpose.
- How the clarified standards could influence expert witness selection.
- The potential effects of the changes on depositions and Daubert challenges.
- Court interpretations of the new rule and tips for navigating the changes.
