Increasing Attention for the Recent “Exponent” Opinion in Southern Illinois Regarding Sc
- Kirk Hartley
- Jul 12, 2016
- 1 min read
Today, science and law are increasingly connected in litigation. Therefore, there are increasing numbers of intersections between lawyers and scientists, including consultants at places such as Exponent. In a June 30, 20165 Fifth District opinion issued under Rule 23 , the intermediate appellate court in Illinois ordered unredacted disclosure of agenda for meetings between persons at Exponent and lawyers for some defendant companies. A July 12, 2016 story in the Madison County Record provides a terse but useful description of the events and rulings. To my knowledge, there is no word yet on any further appeals or motions.
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