AI: Can it be trusted?
Should we trust AI? Pros of Trusting AI Cons of Trusting AI For instance, if you ask a language model to summarize a news article…
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Where’s the evidence?
Where’s the evidence? I have handled several cases in which the evidence seems lacking, especially at first. Sometimes all that is needed is for the…
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Information- the right amount/type for experts
Information- the right amount/type for experts HP Accounting expert witness When starting an expert engagement the attorneys typically send a case file to the expert….
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Intangibles valuation
AI Overview In tech companies, intangible assets like intellectual property, software, and brand reputation often make up a significant portion of their value. While specific percentages…
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May 5, 2025 Announcement
May 5, 2025: Legal announcement HP Accounting is pleased to announce that Robert Bates has passed the California Bar exam and as of May 12…
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Legal issues for Experts
4 C’s for experts-clear communication, coachability, confidence, and candor. These are very important characteristics. Communication is obvious-it is important for experts, whether they are communicating…
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Weak claims
It is important for expert witnesses to critically evaluate the merits of a case as they perform their analysis
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Expert witness qualifications
Federal evidence rules 702–703 govern admissibility of expert testimony. There are 4 questions to ask: Is there an appropriate issue for expert testimony? Experts may…
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No more depositions?
No more depositions? Lately I’ve had 3 cases move forward to trial without a deposition of my expert opinions/reports. This is an interesting trend (or…
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Criminal or civil? Civil or Criminal: Fraud Forensic Accounting
I have worked on a number of cases which have causes of action such as fraud, conversion and related items. (Civil or criminal fraud forensic…
