Expert Matters

• Long-Standing Policy Issues

  In the 13th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we look at five long-standing policy issues that have had significant developments recently: (1) Transparency and Open Justice, (2) Expert Fees, (3) Expert Regulations, (4) Artificial Intelligence, and (5) Fixed Recoverable Costs. We discuss the issues, what's been happening and where developments might lead. We also say a sad farewell to our wonderful Membership Manager, Wiebke Morgan, who is retiring this month. We catch up with Wiebke to talk about her time and EWI and the most frequent errors by experts that she’s seen over her time here. And as always check out the latest news in our 'What's going on at EWI?' and 'Newsreel' segments.Chapters:00:00-Introduction00:38-What's going on at EWI?01:44-Wiebke Morgan09:53-Transparency and Open Justice14:15-Expert Fees17:23-Expert Regulation21:26-Artificial Intelligence24:08-Fixed Recoverable Costs26:08-Newsreel28:16-ConclusionDetails of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: Podcast Episode 13: Long-standing Policy Issues

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• Expert Discussions and Joint Statements

  In the 12th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss Expert Discussions and Joint Statements. Joint Statements are critical documents in any proceeding, so join us as we discuss how to do them well and avoid the common pitfalls, look at the EWI's recently refreshed guidance, and hear top tips from Beth Rigby and Jessica Thurston, who present the EWI webinar on Expert Discussions and Joint Statements. And as usual, we begin with our segment on 'What's going on at EWI?' and end with 'Newsreel', a quick fire discussion of the key things you need to know this month. Chapters:00:00-Introduction00:32-What's going on at EWI?01:48-What are Expert Discussions and Joint Statements?03:25-Rules and Regulations05:43-Key Stages07:04-Beth Rigby's Top Tips09:39-Jessica Thurston's Top Tips15:38-Some lessons from the Courts17:34-Refreshed EWI Guidance18:28-Newsreel20:30-ConclusionDetails of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠Podcast Episode 12: Expert Discussions and Joint Statements

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• AI and the Expert Witness

  In the 11th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at how AI is being used by Expert Witnesses. We discuss general developments related to AI in the legal sector, hear from EWI member and computer expert Richard Marshall, listen to some of the ways AI is currently being used by Expert Witnesses, and discuss some dos and don'ts when using AI. As usual, we begin with our segment on 'What's going on at EWI?' and end with 'Newsreel', a quick fire discussion of the key things you need to know this month. Chapters:00:00-Introduction00:47-What's going on at EWI?02:23-Developments in AI in the legal sector06:40-Richard Marshall10:41-Case Update: How not to use AI12:30-How experts are using AI16:07-Dos and don'ts23:39-Newsreel26:30-ConclusionDetails of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: Podcast Episode 11: AI and the Expert Witnesss

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• Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses

  In Episode 10 of the Expert Matters Podcast we celebrate International Women's Day. Women are appointed or testify in only 9% of disputes worldwide and in many fields there are many fewer female expert witnesses than female practitioners overall. We hear from a guest panel of Kathryn Britten, Dr Frances Cranfield and Dr Kathryn Newns on the barriers and challenges women face and some potential solutions, before EWI's Membership Manager, Wiebke Morgen, tells us about EWI's involvement in the Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses (ERE) Pledge.Chapters:00:00-Introduction00:55-What's going on at EWI?01:47-Panel Discussion40:30-Newsreel41:52-ConclusionDetails of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: Podcast Episode 10: Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses

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• Becoming an Expert Witness

  In the 9th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we look at how to become an Expert Witness. If you think expert witness work might be for you, don't miss the great advice in this month's episode where we talk to the wider EWI team on expert witness training, how to become an EWI member, and the key next steps to get your practice up and running, from setting up your business, terms and conditions, and insurance to sorting out your CV, marketing strategy and web presence.Chapters:00:00-Introduction01:38-What is an Expert Witness03:21 -What is the Expert Witness Institute03:44-Membership of the Expert Witness Institute20:48-Expert Witness Training32:46-Your Next Steps: Advice from the EWI Team38:15-Working with Agencies39:27-ConclusionDetails of the resources discussed in this episode are available at: Podcast 9: Becoming an Expert Witness

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