7/15/2026· Arms - Guns - Weapons
Unregistered machineguns have been illegal for 90 years, as has every bad thing that a criminal can do with one. Once a criminal is caught with one they go to prison. But let’s make crime double-illegal, (grin). That’s always a good way to convince the naive that you’re on top of a problem.
7/15/2026· Slip, Trip & Fall
This article explains where the standard of care actually comes from in slip and fall litigation, which standards establish it, and why walkway surface slip resistance testing has become central to credible expert analysis.
7/15/2026· Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
When Does EMS Pre-Hospital Care Transition Into Medical Malpractice?
Most people think of medical malpractice as something that happens inside a hospital or a physician’s office. But in many cases, allegations of negligence begin long before a patient ever reaches the emergency department.
6/24/2026· Expert Witnessing
Expert Witnesses and Generative AI: Case Law, Deposition Questions, and Resources
The courts are not punishing experts for using AI. They are punishing experts who let AI replace their own judgment, knowledge, or work product, and who put fabricated, unverified material in front of the court. Same tools, different outcomes, depending entirely on how you use it.
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.
