Expertwitness

20th August 2025

Expert Evidence vs. Common Sense in Medico-Legal Adjudication: Insights from Lawless v Keatley

The High Court’s judgment in Lawless v Keatley [2025] IEHC 364, delivered by Mr Justice Twomey on 26 June 2025, delivers vital guidance on the roles of expert […]
11th August 2025

The Hidden Risk of Anchoring: Lessons from Skykomish Ltd v Gerald Eve LLP[2025] EWHC 1031 (Ch)

In the recent High Court decision of Skykomish Ltd v Gerald Eve LLP [2025] EWHC 1031 (Ch), although not arising from a clinical context, an important […]
10th July 2025

Expert Evidence: Judicial Discretion and the Threshold of Necessity

In the medico-legal context, the role of expert evidence is often considered indispensable, particularly in matters requiring clinical interpretation. However, not all cases warrant the engagement […]
26th June 2025

WHO Releases First‑Ever Global Clinical Guidelines on Meningitis: Legal and Ethical Implications for Medico‑Legal Practitioners

In April 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its inaugural evidence‑based, global clinical guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of acute, community‑acquired meningitis […]