Experts: Expert Reports
A Practice Note examining key issues related to the testifying expert's report required under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 26(a)(2)(B). This Practice Note provides an overview of the different types of testifying experts and their corresponding disclosure obligations. It outlines the specific elements that must be included in a compliant expert report. The guidance also explores the rules governing rebuttal reports, the timing for report disclosures, and potential sanctions for non-compliance. This Practice Note further addresses common privilege issues that can arise with expert reports and provides a summary of the admissibility standards that govern this critical evidence in federal litigation.
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