How Ontario Regulates the Prevention and Containment of Forest Fires
Forest fires in Northern Ontario have been cause for alarm during the last two weeks, with residents in multiple communities being forced to evacuate their homes to escape the flames. Particularly affected is the Parry Sound District, as a result of the fire known as “Parry Sound 33”. This f…
View the post titled How Ontario Regulates the Prevention and Containment of Forest FiresYes, Ontario lawyers can talk to their experts
Lawyers must work with experts to focus and clearly express their opinion testimony. The lawyer cannot tell the expert what to say, but must ensure that the export report addresses the relevant questions in a clear and comprehensible way that will assist the judge to decide the lawsuit.
View the post titled Yes, Ontario lawyers can talk to their expertsClimate change: How strong is the evidence?
Is climate change science “real science”? Can climate change experts give expert evidence in court? Canadian courts have not yet wrestled with this issue, but American courts have. The leading case is Green Mountain Chrysler v. Crombie. In 2007, the auto industry tried to prevent…
View the post titled Climate change: How strong is the evidence?Expert witnesses: preparation
How do lawyers use Expert Witnesses in Environmental Litigation? Here’s an outline from one of Dianne’s seminars:
View the post titled Expert witnesses: preparationPreparing to be an expert witness
Experts need formal training on how to interact with the justice system.
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