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Can AI-Assisted Expert Evidence Survive Cross-Examination?

Yes, AI-assisted expert evidence can survive cross-examination, but only where the opinion remains the expert’s own, the use of AI has been appropriately disclosed, and …

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“Leading Counsel found your reports/ addendums (and explanations) very impressive (as have I). It has been a pleasure working with you on this case and I am very grateful for all the hard work you have put in.”

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