PURCHASE
Publication | Archived Video
DESCRIPTION
The 2014 decision in Moore v. Getahun continues to generate significant discussion among litigators about the way in which lawyers communicate with experts. In Moore, Madame Justice Janet Wilson adopted a strict interpretation of Rule 53.03 (Expert Witnesses) of the Rules of Civil Procedure and disqualified a defence expert in light of communications with counsel.
Our panel will explore how to retain and manage experts and how to best work with an expert before and during trial. Gain practical guidance on when and how to instruct, commuicate with and direct experts throughout the course of a litigation file. Join this in-depth discussion to obtain critical updates on acceptable practice standards of expert-witness evidence in Ontario.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Adam Keeping, Jordan Battista LLP
Michelle Simard, MLS Professional Law Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dealing with Experts - Selecting and Retaining an Expert
Irfan Kara, Torys LLP
Grant Worden, Torys LLP
Grounding the Opinion: Materials and Assumptions for the Expert Witness
Paul Fruitman, Lax O'Sullivan Scott Lisus LLP
Working with an Expert Before Trial
William Black, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Commenting on Draft Expert Reports
Shane D'Souza, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Qualifying an Expert Witness
Rebecca Jones, Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP
Robert Trenker, Student-at-law
The Expert at Trial
Paul Harte, Paul Harte Professional Corporation
Maria Damiano, Paul Harte Professional Corporation
Assessing Credibility of Expert Evidence After Moore v. Getahun: More Focus on the Subject Matter , Less Focus on the Expert
Barry Weintraub, Rueter Scargall Bennett LLP
Abbey Sinclair, Rueter Scargall Bennett LLP