A practicing cosmetologist in the states of Illinois and Florida for more than 40 years, Susan Maccoy provides expert opinions for chemical services injuries from hair coloring, hair bleach/lighteners, perm waves, hair straighteners. She is a forensic cosmetology expert for standard of care, salon policies, procedures, safety and sanitation business practices. She has more than 35 years of deposition and testimony for both plaintiff and defense. She is a Master Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant and Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant.

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The jury has spoken. The gavel falls. Your side loses. Now what? Expert witnesses, it’s time to master the art of the professional bounce-back. (Expert Witness Profiler)

In the federal court system, Federal Rule of Evidence 403, or the “prejudice rule” plays a crucial role in determining the admissibility of evidence in litigation. This rule serves as a balancing act, weighing the probative value of evidence against its potential to cause unfair prejudice, confusion, or other negative outcomes. (Expert Institute)

Generally speaking, it’s difficult to drum up excitement about administrative law (except amongst those of us who deal regularly in the labor and employment law arena, and other highly regulated areas of law). That has now changed given the Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo, 603 U.S. (Loper Bright). (JD Supra)

Your expert’s credibility must withstand scrutiny. We’ve previously discussed what an expert can do to help show their knowledge but they can have all the degrees, publications and talks in the world and still fold under pressure, blowing up your case during deposition or trial. (Round Table Group)

Did you attend the FEWA National Conference or the FEWA Expert Summit? Conference and Summit attendees earned up to six educational credits for each event towards the Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC) credential. FEWA Professional and Professional Consulting members are eligible to apply for the CFLC. Do you qualify for the CFLC? Learn more about the application requirements.