Michael Samson
Robert Durst Case Draws Attention From Expert Witnesses
Robert Durst, the millionaire scion of a New York real estate empire, is most famous for being implicated in three murders over the span of three decades. Durst’s first alleged crime dates back to 1982 when his first wife, Kathie, went missing. Though her body was never found, Kathie Durst was declared legally dead in
Posted on June 9, 2015 in Expert Witness & Violent Crimes & News
Ellen Pao’s Small Victory Pays Big Dividends
Ellen Pao faces a court ruling on legal fees after her failed gender discrimination lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins, highlighting power dynamics in Silicon Valley.
Posted on June 23, 2015 in Settlements & Verdicts & News
Hulk Hogan Enlists Journalism Expert in Case Against Gawker
Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker brings journalistic ethics into question as an expert witness analyzes old posts, while the court debates his credibility.
Posted on June 29, 2015 in Entertainment Law & Fees & Costs & News
Exposure to Organic Solvent Allegedly Causes Neurological Injuries
An assembly line worker claims neurological and cognitive injuries from workplace solvent exposure. Court examines expert testimony on causation and scientific reliability.
Posted on July 5, 2015 in Personal Injury & Toxic Torts & Expert Witness