As we all know, the Court’s requirement for joint expert reports has become a routine part of litigation. When I was in private practice, the expert conclave process was a bit of a nightmare, usually resulting in a substandard joint report. The experts were often unenthusiastic about participating and, left to their own devices, they […]

As we all know, the Courts are increasingly ordering experts to confer and produce a joint report that identifies their areas of agreement and disagreement, with a view to narrowing the issues in dispute.  Done well, these reports can assist in the just, quick and effective resolution of the matter; can reduce costs; or shorten […]