Alberta: ruling related to practice standards of expert witness
Date postedJuly 31, 2024
In a lawsuit against the Law Society of Alberta, Calgary lawyer Stephen Dugandzic claims that the legal regulator's expert witness violated professional standards by assuming a dual role in his forensic psychological assessment. The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal's decision to reject Dugandzic's interim application, which sought to question this conduct, sets a concerning precedent regarding the admissibility of expert evidence. This decision raises significant implications for professional regulatory bodies, particularly in how they handle and enforce compliance with established practice standards.
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