Believe it or not; how much of an expert does an expert witness have to be?

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Expert evidence was qualified according to the Frye rule until 1975, meaning that such evidence needed to be based on a generally accepted scientific principle. The rules of evidence enacted by Congress in 1975 established more lenient standards for expert evidence, requiring only that such evidence be relevant and help they jury understand the facts. Critics feared that this would lead to the introduction at trial of unsubstantiated science, while proponents claimed that saw no harm in admitting cutting edge scientific testimony.

Laws, regulations and rules, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence, Evidence, Scientific, Scientific evidence (Law)

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Prostitution law tested; woman claims relationship was strictly business

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Laura Madison filed the first suit in Minnesota testing a law giving prostitutes the right to file suit against someone who forces them into the profession. The defendant in the case claims libel and malicious prosecution. He also claims that Madison signed a contract relieving him of liability in the relationship.

Cases, Prostitution, Minnesota, Breach of contract

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