FVC2322. Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence 702 and its Potential Impacts on the Admissibility of Expert Testimony

The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence 702 (FRE 702), which are intended to clarify misunderstandings and misinterpretations of FRE 702 among different U.S. district courts. In this session, we will discuss the potential impacts of these amendments on the admissibility of expert testimony and will examine specific cases that highlight the variations in how different courts have applied FRE 702.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the proposed amendments to FRE 702 and recognize the reasons for the amendments
• Compare specific court cases to illustrate the variations in the application of FRE 702 by different courts
• Analyze the potential consequences of the FRE 702 amendments on the admissibility of expert testimony