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An Expert's Change of Mind Can be Shattering


Twice last month, in high-stakes cases with high-profile expert witnesses, the experts reversed gears on their own opinions, potentially shattering the cases in which they were involved. In both instances, the reversals came after the experts became aware of additional facts not previously disclosed to them.

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