Daubert-proof your expert.Experts in a pharmaceutical case can improve the quality of the science presented in the courtroom. But you have to make sure your expert is Daubert-proof so that his or her testimony will be admitted. Consider whether the expert's theory or technique has been tested and published in peer-reviewed journals peer-reviewed journal Refereed journal Academia A professional journal that only publishes articles subjected to a rigorous peer validity review process. Cf Throwaway journal. . Determine whether the theory is generally accepted in the expert's scientific or medical community and whether the testimony has been developed during the case rather than independent of the litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. . Then take these steps: * Examine the expert's curriculum vitae curriculum vitae CV, resume Medical practice A formal listing of a person's professional education, objectives, work history, including location and dates of service at a particular hospital, health care facility, university, the role filled at the time of service, (CV) for general qualifications--such as research in a relevant field, number of relevant publications, and publication bias--and question your expert to ascertain whether there are any misrepresentations, inaccuracies, or significant omissions in his or her CV. * Examine positions the expert has taken in publications to identify consistent and inconsistent opinions. * Obtain copies of the expert's prior testimony on the subject to determine if his or her opinions have been stricken in other trials. * Educate the expert fully on the medical and scientific issues relevant to the case. * Prepare materials to support an argument to include your expert's testimony, including Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(a) (2), Federal Rules of Evidence The Federal Rules of Evidence generally govern civil and criminal proceedings in the courts of the United States and proceedings before U.S. Bankruptcy judges and U.S. magistrates, to the extent and with the exceptions stated in the rules. Promulgated by the U.S. 702 and 703, Daubert case law, and relevant judicial opinions. Michelle A. Parfitt Parfitt or Parfit is a surname, and may refer to:
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