5/22/2026· Fires & Explosions
Not Every Fireground Mistake Is Protected by Immunity
When firefighters fail to follow training, policy, accepted standards, or basic situational awareness, the consequences can extend far beyond the fireground. Firefighter negligence can become a major factor in personal injury, wrongful death, excessive property loss, and municipal liability litigation.
5/14/2026· Police Practices & Procedures
The Silent Alarm: A Proactive Framework for Identifying and Mitigating Hidden Police Risk
In a rapidly evolving policing landscape marked by staffing shortages, public scrutiny, and technological advances, agencies face unprecedented risks. This white paper outlines a four-part preventive, solutions-oriented framework to help organizations identify and address common risks and vulnerabilities. The framework equips leaders with a roadmap for effective policy, training,
5/14/2026· Mechanical Engineering
Room Acoustics Exciting Destructive Vibration at a Nuclear Power Plant
Mechanical Solutions, Inc. (MSI) was contracted to determine the root cause and solution for the failure of 4 kV switchgear bearings in a nuclear power facility. The switchgear cabinets were shaking at the frequency of the turbine/ generator mounted on the deck above, even though the floor of the switchgear cabinets had an extremely low level of vibration.
5/2/2026· Real Estate
Dual Agency - The Fiction In Commercial Real Estate Transactions
By: Dick Bridy, PhD
The dual agency dilemma represents a unique challenge in California, where the law allows a single broker to represent both the buyer and the seller in a single transaction. While many frame a single-point-of-contact as a model of administrative efficiency, the practice creates a structural conflict of interest that tests the absolute limits of fiduciary duty.
4/21/2026· Expert Witnessing
The Zeigarnik Effect: Why Leaving Things Unfinished Can Boost Your Marketing
By: Lili Zumout, MS
The Zeigarnik Effect is everywhere: from cliffhanger TV shows that have you binge-watching all night, to newsletters that promise “part 2 coming soon,” and even, as you will see, in professional marketing for expert witnesses. Understanding and leveraging this principle can give you a subtle yet powerful edge in staying memorable without ever resorting to annoying clickbait tactics.
3/2/2026· Arms - Guns - Weapons
There’s a lot of confusion about “forced reset triggers”, or “FRTs”. The first fact to remember is that ALL TRIGGERS are forced into the reset position, and therefore all triggers are “forced reset”. However, most triggers are forced into the reset position by a spring.
1/29/2026· Psychiatry
By: Dr. James Reich
The prevalence of antisocial traits was investigated in a group of veterans who were in treatment at an out-patient psychiatric clinic and who did not meet diagnostic criteria for an antisocial personality disorder. Standardized DSM-III-R interviews were used to diagnose Axis I disorders and antisocial personality disorders and traits.
1/29/2026· Foot / Ankle Surgery
Fixation of the Medial Malleolar Fracture: A Simplified Technique
A technique for fixation of the medial malleolar fracture is presented as an alternative to cannulated screws or conventional screw fixation. Two partially threaded screws are inserted in to the same corridors created by the temporary fixation after anatomic reduction.
1/29/2026· Slip, Trip & Fall
Slip And Fall - Contract Disputes
By: Dick Bridy, PhD
This is known as premises liability. It also notes that on occasion, a person who is on the property (not the owner) may be responsible for their injuries if they have "willfully or by want of ordinary care, brought the injury upon himself or herself."
1/28/2026· Hydrology
Hydro Turbine Generator Court Case
The legal question centered on comparison of the contract technical specifications versus industry standards such as ISO 20816-5 for hydro turbine vibration, which MSI engineers had helped to author. The technical aspect was whether the units not only vibrated more than allowed by acceptance standards, but whether this level of vibration was actually causing damage.
