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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

When Food Production Leads to Prosecution

by Jeffrey B. Coopersmith, Chip English, David Ernst, Nicholas Kampars | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/7/2013

Over the last few weeks, two big stories have made headlines in the food industry. Beginning in early February, news media across Europe began reporting that food products tested in several European countries contained...more

Do You Know Your Local Fireworks Laws?

by Lawyers.com on 7/5/2012

If you’re among the Michiganders who rejoiced at the news that The Great Lakes State legalized most consumer fireworks this year, you might want to temper your enthusiasm while in the Detroit suburb of Warren. Mayor James...more

FDA to Increase Criminal Prosecution of Corporate Officials in the Pharmaceutical Industry

by Duane Morris LLP on 3/12/2010

In a recently released letter to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported the results of its study into the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) criminal investigation of...more

Virtual Forensic Animation at Trial

by Rita Handrich, PhD, Editor on 7/30/2008

Discusses how virtual forensic animation can be used at trial to effectively communicate just what happened and let jurors see with their own eyes. Three experienced ASTC-member trial consultants react and the author...more

Effective Voir Dire Strategies

by Rita Handrich, PhD, Editor on 5/30/2008

An experienced ASTC-member trial consultant offers practical tips on staying organized in voir dire and jury selection. A straight-forward, low-tech approach that allows you to maintain your composure in the thick of it. This...more

Know and Avoid the Minefields and Booby Traps (Engaging Valuation Expert Witnesses)

by Pamela Woldow on 5/23/2005

Litigators face numerous challenges in engaging and preparing valuation experts. This article discusses approaches to avoiding those minefields....more