Expert witnessing and scientific testimony : surviving in the courtroom /: surviving in the courtroom. (©2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kenneth S. Cohen.
• Other Names: Cohen, Kenneth S, 1937-
• Contents: Involvement in a legal action -- Negligence -- Rules of evidence and codes of civil procedure -- The body of scientific literature -- Foundation equals persuasion -- The expert witness -- Speaking the language of lawyers -- To do the courtroom dance, first learn the steps -- Skeletons in your closet -- Impeachment is not just for presidents! -- Criminal, civil, and workers' compensation cases -- Toxic torts in retrospect -- One case is tragic; two or more cases are an epidemic -- Professional liability -- Out of the ordinary : investigations, cases, and trials -- Do you charge for your testimony? No, I charge for my time! -- Expert witnesses : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Closing arguments.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 258 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 347.73/67; Evidence, Expert -- United States; Trial practice -- United States; Expert Testimony; POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- Judicial Branch; LAW -- Legal Services; LAW -- Civil Procedure; Evidence, Expert; Trial practice; United States; Electronic information resources; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420055030; 1420055038; 9781420055047; 1420055046
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-149) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.