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Scientific Evidence And The Ethical Obligations Of Attorneys, Michael J. Saks
Scientific Evidence And The Ethical Obligations Of Attorneys, Michael J. Saks
Cleveland State Law Review
This article considers the question: "What are the legal and ethical responsibilities of attorneys when offering scientific expert evidence to courts?" To a lesser extent it considers the responsibilities of attorneys to challenge such evidence when proffered and the ethical dimensions of the working relationship of lawyers and experts. Although the most prominent discussions of such issues have concerned so-called junk science in civil trials, the legal context upon which this article will focus is the criminal trial, where dubious science is more common, less questioned, and has even become institutionalized. The rules and practices of civil cases are provided …
A Cure For Doctor-Lawyer Frictions, Howard L. Oleck
A Cure For Doctor-Lawyer Frictions, Howard L. Oleck
Cleveland State Law Review
A committee of bar association "elder statesmen," from NACCA, cooperating with a like committee from the major insurance lawyers association, should approach the American Medical Association and suggest appointment of a national committee of doctors and lawyers, to establish mutually approved policies and procedures. Failing action by the most affected personal-injury bar associations, the American Bar Association might be the logical moving force. It already has recommended (in1957) the adoption of the impartial medical expert system used in New York City and Baltimore; but has not managed to effectuate the idea. Either way, the plans for establishing principles of participation …