Exploring the Profound Effects of FRE 702 Amendments on Mass Tort Litigation Dynamics
WASHINGTON — Sweeping amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, slated to take effect this December, are expected to transform how expert testimony is examined in mass tort litigation. These amendments aim to bring more rigor to the process of qualifying expert witnesses and their testimonies in court, amidst rising concern that dubious expert evidence has too often swayed jury decisions. Legal experts predict that with the implementation of these changes, courts will employ a stricter standard when determining the admissibility of expert testimony. The adjustments to Rule 702 emphasize that the testimony must not … Read more