One powerful strategic tool we often employ when defending our healthcare clients at trial is alternative causation. In medical malpractice cases, where nuances of causation can be complex and multifaceted, defense attorneys and experts should take the opportunity to present …
A late 2023 change to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 tightens the reins on expert testimony. The amendment clarifies the purpose of the Rule and addresses its frequent misapplication; namely, holdings by various federal courts that the appropriateness of an …
In the high-stakes arena of healthcare litigation, the clarity and credibility of expert testimony can make or break a case. At Waranch and Brown, we recognize the danger of allowing a jury to be presented with ipse dixit expert testimony. …
In a recent hard-fought victory, Waranch & Brown’s Alexander Carlson and Neal M. Brown secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of a local surgeon in a $1.5 million case. Watch the Video Think Piece on W&B TV » …
Virtual mediation, which started as a necessary contingent during the pandemic, has become the new norm. It’s easy to see why: convenience, flexibility and cost savings while still (ostensibly) meeting the goals of collaboration, negotiation, and effective resolution. But is …
Happy Holidays from all of us at Waranch & Brown! In sincere appreciation for all you do, we are pleased to share a copy of our annual holiday eBook: Waranch & Brown’s “2024 Holiday Two-Pack: W&B War Stories and Medical …