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Courts' Evolving Roles In Daubert Decisions, Susan J. Becker
Courts' Evolving Roles In Daubert Decisions, Susan J. Becker
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In Daubert, the Supreme Court interpreted Federal Rule of Evidence 702 to permit an arguably more-relaxed standard for the admission of expert scientific evidence than previously allowed under the popular Frye test.
Public Opinion Polls And Surveys As Evidence: Suggestions For Resolving Confusing And Conflicting Standards Governing Weight And Admissibility , Susan J. Becker
Public Opinion Polls And Surveys As Evidence: Suggestions For Resolving Confusing And Conflicting Standards Governing Weight And Admissibility , Susan J. Becker
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Section I provides a basic overview of public opinion polls, beginning with a brief explanation of the current popularity of this type of data, followed by a discussion of the courts' historic treatment of survey evidence and a review of modern standards which courts use in evaluating the weight and admissibility of polling data. The exact "rules" governing the conduct of litigants and their respective counsel in commissioning and executing a survey and those governing the courts' refereeing of evidentiary disputes over polling data remain unclear. These unresolved issues are discussed in Section II. Suggestions for moving toward a more …
Workmen's Compensation - Evidence - Opinion Of Non-Treating Psychiatrist Based On Claimant's Statements Held Inadmissible - Candella V. Subsequent Injury Fund, Kevin F. O'Neill
Workmen's Compensation - Evidence - Opinion Of Non-Treating Psychiatrist Based On Claimant's Statements Held Inadmissible - Candella V. Subsequent Injury Fund, Kevin F. O'Neill
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Discusses evidentiary requirements in Workers' Compensation cases and circuit court review of Workers' Compensation Commission decisions.