13 March 2026 Sean Mosby 1356 Podcast Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts bySean Mosby In March's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss some recent examples of experts in the courts, drawing out the key learning points for expert witnesses. As always, you can also listen to our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence. You can listen to the Expert Matters Podcast on a number of podcast apps, including spotify and apple podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:12 What's going on at EWI? 02:19 An expert report that is almost worse than useless 06:46 Understanding technology 14:21 Not knowing the legal test 17:07 When your instructions limit your investigations and analysis 24:07 The less experienced expert witness 29:43 Newsreel 31:06 Conclusion The further information and resources we mention in this episode are: CJC Consultation on the use of AI in the preparation of court documents An expert report that is almost worse than useless Becoming an Expert Witness: Your first steps The Psychology of Persuasion in Expert Evidence Report Writing Clinic EWI Guidance for experts approached by unscrupulous expert witness agencies Celikdemir v PGR Timber Limited: EWHC 3118 (KB) Why you must verify AI-Generated Content in Expert Reports Alison Marie Tarrant v Simon Monkhouse Yodel Delivery Network Ltd v Jacob Corlett: EWHC 1435 (Ch) Presbar Diecastings Limited v GW Atkins & Sons... McLaren Indy LLC v Alpa Racing USA LLC: High Court... CV Writing Toolkit EWI Annual Conference 2026 Summary of responses: Consultation on the draft Online Procedure (Core Rules and Pilot Schemes) Rules 2026 Civil Procedure Rule Committee Annual Report 2024-25 More links Link to the Podcast on Spotify Link to the Podcast on Apple Share Print Tags 16. Criticism and Complaints17. Maintaining your professional edge10. Records Assessments and Site Visits06. Rules and Regulations11. Report Writing08. Working with Instructing Parties15. Giving Oral Evidence Related articles Gary Alexander MacDougall v Lloyd Philip Thomas & Ors [2026] EWHC 1142 (Ch) Some guidance for experts in professional disciplinary proceedings Experts who rise above the fray and fully discharge their duties to assist the Court Praise for experts gives insight into what makes oral evidence credible Car-Wizard Limited v Vixen Surface Treatments Limited [2026] EWHC 685 (Ch) Switch article What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher? Previous Article Financial Remedies Guide 2026 Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.