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The Game of Chess Involving Expert Witnesses

Having a bit of experience under my belt now, I am amazed at the game of chess that is played in litigation between plaintiff and defense attorneys. On occasion I feel like a pawn being used to force a hand one way or another. Admittedly, this is part of the “game” of litigation. However, it makes it that much more perplexing when you are the expert in the middle.

I recently came upon this article (http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/evidence-expert-witness-testimony-di-31922/?utm_source=LU_Emails) about a medical case involving an expert. This is a prime example of the game of chess or tug-of-war played between opposing sides. I had a nice little chuckle while reading. If you’ve ever been in the position of pawn, hopefully you will also.

Information provided by Adele Thonn, Forensic Document Examiner (www.thewriteconsultants.com)

FMLA and the Flu — Who’d Have Known?

Not having had the flu in recent memory, I tend to forget that it really does throw you for a loop physically and it is extremely inconvenient and restrictive for those in the working world. I would have never thought that extended time would be available to those suffering from the flu through the Family Medical Leave Act. But apparently it is according to the following article posted by JD Supra Business Advisor: http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/flu-remedy-can-an-employee-get-fmla-lea-12121/?utm_source=brief_email.

Information provided by Adele Thonn, Forensic Document Examiner (www.thewriteconsultants.com)

An “Ingenius” Quote…

I loved this quote enough that I felt compelled to share…

“History shows us that the people who end up changing the world — the great political, social, scientific, technological, artistic, even sports revolutionaries — are always nuts, until they are right, and then they are geniuses.” — John Eliot

Information provided by Adele Thonn, Forensic Document Examiner (www.thewriteconsultants.com)