Bruce Burk
Bruce Burk, J.D., has performed over 50 jury and non-jury trials in appeals, civil litigation, criminal law, business formation, real estate, workers' compensation, personal injury, and employment law.
Advanced Expert Deposition Techniques – Moving Beyond the Basics
Mastering expert witness depositions is key to challenging the opposing party’s testimony, uncovering weaknesses, and shaping trial strategy with voir dire and evidentiary tactics.
Posted on August 8, 2017 in Reports & Testimony & Depositions & Exams & Expert Witness
The History of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals is the seminal case involving the admission of scientific expert testimony. The plaintiff party consisted of the parents of two minor children who claimed that the mother’s ingestion of Benedictin caused the children to have birth defects. The trial court granted summary judgment for Merrell Dow based on an affidavit
Posted on February 1, 2018 in Daubert & Frye & Pharmaceuticals
Working With an Expert Witness for Independent Medical Examinations
Navigating independent medical exams in legal cases requires selecting a credible expert witness, ensuring thorough records, guiding clients, and leveraging testimony effectively.
Posted on June 20, 2017 in Expert Witness & Personal Injury
How to Qualify an Expert Witness: A Sample Voir Dire
Expert witnesses are necessary to establish testimony of specialized knowledge that a layperson cannot establish in a courtroom.
Posted on July 18, 2017 in Selection & Vetting & Daubert & Frye & Voir Dire & Expert Witness
What is a Forensic Scientist?
Forensic Scientists analyze evidence for criminal and legal investigations, using advanced technology to aid law enforcement while ensuring proper procedures and testimony.
Posted on July 25, 2017 in Careers & Expert Witness
Jury Awards $417 Million to Plaintiff in Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Suit
A Los Angeles jury awarded $417 million in a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, raising concerns over product safety and corporate responsibility.
Posted on August 29, 2017 in Product Liability & Settlements & Verdicts & Industry Reports
Uber To Pay $20 Million To End TCPA Suit Over Unwanted Text Messages
Uber agrees to a $20 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over unsolicited text messages, raising concerns about TCPA compliance and marketing practices.
Posted on September 7, 2017 in Class Actions & Settlements & Verdicts & Expert Witness
MDL Update: Mylan EpiPen and Proton-Pump Inhibitor Litigation
Mylan faces a class action over EpiPen price hikes, while proton-pump inhibitor lawsuits grow amid kidney failure claims. Legal battles continue in federal courts.
Posted on October 12, 2017 in Mass Tort & Class Actions & Pharmaceuticals & Industry Reports & News
$247 Million Verdict for Recipients of Defective DePuy Hip Implants
A federal jury awarded $247 million to six patients injured by defective DePuy metal-on-metal hip implants, with thousands of similar lawsuits still pending.
Posted on November 28, 2017 in Medical Device Failures & Defective Products & Settlements & Verdicts & News
9 Characteristics You Should Look for in an Expert Witness
When attorneys look to hire an expert witness for their case, they look for certain qualities that they believe will result in a win for their clients.
Posted on December 5, 2017 in Selection & Vetting & Expert Witness