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August 8, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Illinois?

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Illinois’s Supreme Court Rules, Rule 201. Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. Sup. Ct. R. 201 (West 2017). This rule does not specifically note what each party must disclose regarding expert witnesses. Id. Looking to case law, the Supreme Court of Illinois has held that disclosing financial information of experts is allowed and can help

August 7, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Florida?

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Florida’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.280. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 1.280 (West 2017). This rule limits the disclosure requirements for expert witnesses regarding financial information. Id. The rule states that experts may be required to disclose an approximation of the money earned from being an expert as a percentage of total income.

August 7, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Delaware

Errata Sheets in Delaware are governed statutorily by Delaware’s Court Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30. Del Code Ann. Rules of Ct. § 30 (West 2017). This rule requires the deponent be given the opportunity to examine and read the transcript once it is complete unless the witness and parties mutually agree to waive the reading and examination. Id. The

August 7, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Connecticut

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Connecticut’s Criminal Procedure rules, § 54-85a. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 54-85a (West 2017). This rule requires that the court exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses when requested by either party. Id. There is not an explicit exception for expert witnesses and they may

August 6, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Arkansas

Errata Sheets in Arkansas are governed statutorily by Arkansas’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30(e). Ark. Code Ann. § 5-30(e) (West 2017). This rule requires that the deposition transcript be submitted to the witness if either the witness or one of the parties so requests before the deposition is completed. Id. If the request is made, the witness will be

August 6, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Colorado

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Colorado’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-33-615 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude witnesses from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or when the court orders on its own. Id. The rule has three exceptions

August 5, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Alaska

Errata Sheets in Alaska are governed statutorily by the Alaska Court Rules, Rule 30(e). Alaska Stat. Ann. Ct. Rules § 30 (West 2017). This rule requires that if either the deponent or one of the parties requests before the completion of the deposition, the transcript should be submitted to the deponent to review. Id. The deponent will have 30 days

August 5, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Arizona

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Arizona’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. § 6-615 (2017). This rule requires that courts exclude a witness from the courtroom to not hear the testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or on its own order. Id. The rule has five exceptions, and expert witnesses fall under

August 4, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Federal Court?

Rule 26(a)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires that parties submit written reports for all expert witnesses they except to testify in a given case. FED. R. CIV. P. 26(a)(2). The report must contain a number of things, including a “statement of the compensation to be paid for the study and testimony in the case.” Id. Rule 26(b)

August 4, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Alabama

Errata Sheets in Alabama are governed statutorily by Alabama’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30. ALA. CODE § 5-30(e) (2017). Rule 30(e) states that once the transcript is complete it should be given to the witness to examine and read unless the witness or both parties have agreed to waive this step. Id. The witness can make changes in form