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  • £200,000 Expert witness fee

    01/03/2010

    The Sunday Times for 28 February 2010 has published a news story of a headmistress appearing as an expert witness for a school which has been sued by an ex-pupil who was ...view full story

  • Law firm launch personal injury iPhone application

    08/02/2010

    Bott & Co solicitors has launched a new iPhone application designed to win compensation should you suffer a car crash or 'incident.' Would be claimants will get insta...view full story

  • What The Apple iPad promises for your future.

    29/01/2010

    Communications and computer, industry experts have applauded the launch of Apples ipad.
    The innovative new tablet device is like all other Apple products beautiful...view full story

  • Baby cry translator for iPhone launched

    26/01/2010

    A new application which claims to be able to translate with 96 per cent accuracy the requirements of any crying child has been launched.
    The application works simi...view full story

  • Scottish Parliament face warning over Legal Services Bill

    13/01/2010

    The Legal Services (Scotland) Bill would allow banks and supermarkets to invest in and own legal practices and would allow the removal of restrictions on how solicitors o...view full story

  • Why people are happiest at weekends

    13/01/2010

    Research looking at the psychology behind that mood boost that men and women alike feel better from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
    The feeling is booste...view full story

  • Insolvency amongst solicitors set to rise

    06/01/2010

    Richard Glithero, head of insolvency at Manchester Solicitors Pannone, warned that the number of law firms falling into insolvency is set to reach record levels during 20...view full story

  • New board to oversee legal services sector

    04/01/2010

    The Legal Services Board became fully active on the 1st January 2010. Its mandate is to ensure the interests of consumers are placed at the heart of the legal system. It ...view full story

  • Searchline

    23/12/2009

    If you require our Searchline facilities over the Christmas holidays please e-mail: info@expertwitness.co.uk<...view full story

  • Trainee barrister is youngest Muslim JP

    21/12/2009

    The youngest female Muslim magistrate in the country was sworn in at a ceremony at Bradford Magistrates’ Court. Faiza Ali, 23, of Bradford, was among three new magi...view full story

  • Details of LSC / DoH experts pilot scheme

    09/12/2009

    The Legal Services Commission is working with the Department of Health to pilot the key proposal from the 2006 consultation on the Chief Medical Officer’s report, <...view full story

  • Help UK Charities by making a will in November

    03/11/2009

    As part of Will Aid month, solicitors nationwide are offering to draw up basic wills in exchange for charitable donations.
    In November, solicitors are offering the...view full story

  • Shariah Law Expert joins North West solicitors

    09/10/2009

    Manchester-based George Davies Solicitors have appointed solicitor Tasnim Khalid. Tasnim has studied both Shariah law and the British legal system, and is able to offer a...view full story

  • Cybersecurity advice from the US Government

    05/10/2009

    The American Government wants to increase national security in peoples home and office by making them aware of cybercrime and how you use your computer.
    Messages i...view full story

  • Ministry of Justice CPR important changes for Expert Witnesses

    24/09/2009

    The 50th update to the Civil Procedure Rules introduces changes in a large number of areas. The changes come into force on 1 October 2009.
    Part 35 relevant to cour...view full story

  • Consultation paper on fees paid to experts from the legal aid fund

    24/09/2009

    The Ministry of Justice has published a Consultation Paper that includes proposals to impose a cap on the fees that can be paid from the legal aid fund to expert witnesse...view full story

  • CSI type graphics in the courtroom

    05/08/2009

    Many jurors have higher expectations in the quantity and quality of exhibits presented at trial due to popular television crime scene dramas such as CSI.
    This lea...view full story

  • China officials close legal aid centre

    27/07/2009

    Officials have shut down a legal aid and research centre founded by pioneering Chinese lawyers, increasing fears of a crackdown on those who take sensitive cases. Authori...view full story

  • iPhone 3GS encryption is easily crackable

    27/07/2009

    The encryption of the iPhone 3GS is so easy to crack that it is essentially "broken" as far as protecting sensitive personal data like credit card and social se...view full story

  • French paper uses computer for global translation

    16/07/2009

    A leading French business newspaper is launching a multi-lingual version of its website using automatic translation, dispensing with journalists and translators but often...view full story

  • What Is A Forensic Science Technician?

    14/07/2009

    Today’s criminals all have one very formidable opponent, and that is the forensic science technician. Simply put, forensic science technicians, or criminalists, are...view full story

  • Universal translator moves closer

    02/07/2009

    The merger of two American companies will enable smartphones such as BlackBerries, iPhones or Windows Mobile devices to become voice and text translators.
    American...view full story

  • Technical document translation

    29/06/2009

    Important factors to consider before buying technical document translation.
    Translation can be a complicated task, especially when dealing with technical document ...view full story

  • Manchester translator invests £100,000 developing document portal

    25/06/2009

    A Manchester based translation service has completed a £100,000 investment in a new IT portal which will make it easier and quicker to carry out work for its client...view full story

  • Metropolitan Police translator bill to rise to £20m

    16/06/2009

    Police in London are being hit with a soaring bill for translators to deal with foreign criminals, victims and witnesses. A Metropolitan Police chief has admitted that th...view full story

  • Star Trek gadgets come to life

    11/05/2009

    Forty years ago the gadgets from the Star Trek series such as warp drives and transporter beams were more science fiction than fact.
    But some of Star Trek's  ...view full story

  • Judges to test expert witnesses?

    28/04/2009

    The Law Commission wants tighter checks on expert views in court.
    They are asking that medical and other expert evidence be subject to a statutory test of its tru...view full story

  • What it takes to be an Expert Witness

    27/04/2009

    An expert witness is an individual who is an expert in a particular field and they can offer valuable information in a criminal trial. They dont have to witness the crime...view full story

  • Google launches two new services

    22/04/2009

    Google today announced the addition of Similar Images to its Image Search features. Designed to help us narrow down our searches even further, Similar Images is aimed at ...view full story

  • Identifying the right expert witness

    02/04/2009

    Identifying the right expert witness and drilling them as to what will be expected are crucial precursors to having them take the stand and satisfy a judge, argues Gerard...view full story

  • European Masters in Translation network

    30/03/2009

    The creation of the European Masters in Translation network was the central theme of an international conference organised by the European Commission in Brussels on 16-17...view full story

  • How to pick an expert witness

    27/03/2009

    Expert witnesses can make or break a case, so it’s vital to pick exactly the right (independent, knowledgeable and impressive) person for the job
    With the co...view full story

  • Plans for cuts to legal aid will put families at risk

    12/03/2009

    Barristers are angry that they can no longer provide the service that their clients need, Several hundred barristers met in London last weekend, with another 250 joining ...view full story

  • Soldier awarded V C for saving translator

    23/01/2009

    An Australian soldier has been awarded the Victoria Cross for saving the life of an army translator during a battle in Afghanistan. Trooper Mark Donaldson, 29, is the fir...view full story

  • Court translator costs quadrupled

    07/01/2009

    The cost of providing translators for non English speaking defendants in Scottish courts has quadrupled in the past five years.
    Figures from the Scottish Court Ser...view full story

  • Ray Wilkins happy with translator's role at Chelsea

    08/12/2008

    Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins is happy with his role as chief translator at Stamford Bridge.
    Former Chelsea player Wilkins doesn’t do much coaching, as manager F...view full story

  • Iran executes Computer Expert Spy

    03/12/2008

    Computer Expert Ali Ashtari has been executed in Iran after he confessed to working for Mossad, the Israeli intelligence service.
    Ali Ashtari, 43, a computer and ...view full story

  • Software to translate text messages from English to Chinese or Spanish and learn languages while chatting

    11/11/2008

    Communicating between Chinese, Spanish and English just got a whole lot easier with today's launch of a multilingual chat service for Skype, called Moka Chat.view full story

  • Police use forensic imaging for courtroom success

    05/11/2008

    Forensic-image presentations to courts has helped put offenders in jail for a total of 460 years.
    Using electronic courtroom presentations from West Yorkshire Pol...view full story

  • Translation by computer embarrasses council

    04/11/2008

    Satellite navigation can sometimes test out trust in technology but for Swansea Council computer technology has become embarrassing.
    Welsh road signs are posted in...view full story

  • Witness services manager wins award for caring.

    22/10/2008

    A West Yorkshire Magistrates Court worker who has helped expert witnesses with her care and attention has been recognised as the best in West Yorkshire.
    The 42-yea...view full story

  • Bible translated into Jamaican patois

    15/10/2008

    A controversial new £250,000 translation of the Bible into Jamaican patois is underway. Already 40% of the New Testament has been translated in draft form.
    P...view full story

  • Translator donates 18,200 books

    13/10/2008

    After 20 years abroad, 68-year-old translator Nguyen Tien Van has returned to Viet Nam and granted his collection of 18,200 rare and highly valuable books to the HCM City...view full story

  • Brazil’s soccer star lost in translation

    19/08/2008

    Brazilian womens football sta midfielder Marta was upset after an official translator changed her quotes in a press conference after Brazil’s 2-1 quarter-final vict...view full story

  • Expert Witness Cross Examination Questions

    15/08/2008

    Expert Witnesses need to be effective when questioned by opposing counsel during cross-examination. Anticipating the areas of likely inquiry and preparing accordingly wil...view full story

  • Altior acquired by Kaplan Professional

    31/07/2008

    Legal training consultancy A|tior has been acquired by a leading professional training provider.
    Founded in 1979, Altior is a market leader in management, advocacy...view full story

  • Mind over matter is not fanciful, says psychiatrist

    14/07/2008

    The notion of "mind over matter", where the mind can exert influence over the body, is not so fanciful after all. It is possible for the mind to impose lasting ...view full story

  • Microsoft releases OOXML-to-HTML translator

    04/07/2008

    Microsoft on Monday unveiled projects to improve data portability between Office 2007 and other document file formats, reports a story on Linxworld.  It released the des...view full story

  • US Army set to hire internet spies

    03/07/2008

    The US Army is seeking a contractor to scan the internet for threats to American national security.
    The Army wants a contractor to monitor web pages, chat rooms an...view full story

  • Wrist mounted translator

    06/06/2008

    A wrist mounted translation device being developed for the uniformed services has put Derby University in the running for a prestigious business innovation award. Derby ...view full story

  • Live Translation in deal coup

    29/05/2008

    A Yorkshire translation company has secured a deal with software giant Microsoft to deliver the world's first real-time translation service powered by professional transl...view full story

  • Multilingual children may slow aging process

    12/05/2008

    A fascinating study has suggested that children who speak more than one language may protect the brain against the effects of aging. The study published in the journal 'P...view full story

  • BBK Translator Breaks Down the Language Barrier for the Summer Olympics in China

    01/05/2008

    BBK offers the ideal companion for those making their way to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. BBK's latest translation aide, the AM101, is a pocket-sized talking Chin...view full story

  • Welsh authors translated to meet Asian demand

    30/04/2008

    Work by Welsh authors is being translated into Turkish and Arabic to meet Asian bookworms’ growing interest in contemporary Wales.
    Publishers in the Middle E...view full story

  • Mistakes that Keep Search Engines from Recognizing Your Multilingual Website

    09/04/2008

    As corporations and government agencies attempt to expand their global reach, Ms. Huiping Iler assists them in all areas of their multinational communication efforts. As ...view full story

  • Robert Fagles, Translator of the Classics, Dies at 74

    01/04/2008

    Robert Fagles, the renowned translator of Latin and Greek whose versions of Homer and Virgil were unlikely best sellers and became fixtures on classroom reading lists, di...view full story

  • 5 Star reviews for Translator book

    18/03/2008

    This week, Daoud Hari releases his memoir, "The Translator," and gives readers a look into his life as a translator who leads journalists around Darfur and unco...view full story

  • Expert Witness tops Google rankings - Manchester Evening News reports.

    17/04/2007

    Expert Witness article in M.E.N Click here.view full story

  • The evidence mounts on the need for expert witnesses

    16/04/2007

    There is rising concern over the lack of any certification or register for those offering specialist knowledge on computers to courts Last month saw the downfall of Gen...view full story

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