5 Things to Consider When Working with Expert Evidence

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MAY NEWS UPDATE

Expert Evidence in
Landmark Google Privacy Case

This month we review Justice Thawley’s decision in the landmark case of ACCC v Google LLC (No 2) [2021] FCA 367. The Court’s reliance on the evidence of two esteemed Behavioral Economists reflects the growing importance of expert witnesses in personal data and privacy matters due to populate the consumer and class action landscape. Read our summary of the impact of the expert evidence here.

This update also includes a guest blog from Level 22 Chambers Barrister David Talintyre. David has worked with expert witnesses on numerous matters, including commercial, construction, engineering, mining, insurance, equity, and personal injury disputes. Read his summary of key pieces of advice and pitfalls to avoid when engaging an expert and overseeing the report writing process.

More from around the Globe

Epic Games says iOS is its own market with high switching costs and lock-in
Silicon Valley’s most high profile case opened last week, with the creators of Fortnite presenting expert evidence that portrayed Apple’s ecosystem as a “walled garden”. Epic Games’ lead expert economist, Global Economics Group Chairman David Evans, offered the court his views on several key aspects of the case, including the definition of the market, how smartphones aren’t substitutes for consoles and more. In March, U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson granted Apple’s motion for a 14-hour deposition of Dr Evans, whose 653-page report covers nearly every disputed economic issue in the lawsuit.

Aussie Ugg boot maker takes on multi-billion US company in ‘David versus Goliath’ appeal case
Eddie Oygur has renewed his trademark battle against Deckers Outdoor Corporation. The appeal is part of a five-year legal saga involving Mr Oygur and his business, who were both sued by Deckers in 2016. The defendant obtained expert evidence that the term “Ugg” was already being used in Australia in the 1960s and became a generic term throughout the US shortly after.

Record $13.6m payout for cyclist hurt in road accident in Bukit Batok
For this Singapore-based case, we successfully retained a Banking Recruitment Expert from the UK within 24 hours from receiving our client’s initial enquiry. If you are from Singapore or Hong Kong and require an expert witness, you may get in touch with our Director, Asia Philip Simmonds to learn how ExpertsDirect can help.

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