What does it take to move from cutting-edge bioengineering research to high-stakes patent litigation?

In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, Dr. Chris Daft shares his journey from research labs and medical device innovation to testifying in federal district courts, the ITC (International Trade Commission), and the PTAB.

With decades of experience in ultrasound imaging, medical technology, and patent-intensive industries, Dr. Daft explains what expert witness work really looks like in complex IP disputes. From invalidity and infringement analysis to trade secret claims and accelerated ITC trials, this conversation explores how technical experts build, defend, and communicate their opinions under cross-examination.

We also dive into the evolving role of AI in expert workflows — including how experts can responsibly use AI tools without compromising confidentiality, credibility, or court compliance.

🔍 What This Episode Covers

• The transition from bioengineering research to expert witness testimony

• How medical imaging and medical device patents are evaluated in litigation

• What makes ITC trials uniquely intense and fast-paced

• Patent vs trade secret disputes — key differences for experts

• Handling “hired gun” accusations and credibility challenges

• Plaintiff vs defense balance in IP litigation

• AI in expert reports — risks, guardrails, and future implications

• Why credibility is the ultimate currency for an expert witness

👨‍🔬 About the Guest

Dr. Chris Daft is a bioengineering expert specializing in medical imaging, ultrasound technology, and wearable medical devices. He has testified in depositions and trials across federal courts, the ITC, and patent proceedings. Alongside his expert witness work, he remains actively involved in medical technology innovation, bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and courtroom clarity.

⚖️ Who Should Watch

• Patent and IP litigators

• Bioengineering and medical device professionals

• Technical experts considering expert witness work

• Litigation teams handling high-tech disputes

• Professionals interested in AI’s impact on expert testimony

🎙️ On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and business of expert witness testimony across industries — from medical technology and financial crime to AI and complex data disputes.

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Money laundering and financial crime cases depend on more than suspicion. They require detailed analysis, reliable methodology, and expert testimony that can withstand legal scrutiny.

In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, Dwayne King, a financial crime and AML specialist, explains how experts trace illicit funds, analyze complex transaction patterns, and turn financial data into defensible courtroom evidence.

The conversation explores how suspicious activity is detected, how banking and crypto records are reviewed, and how expert opinions are formed in high-stakes investigations. From compliance frameworks to cross-examination strategies, this episode offers a practical look at what credible financial crime expert work really involves.

🔍 What This Episode Covers

• How money laundering investigations are conducted

• Identifying red flags and suspicious financial activity

• Tracing funds through banks, shell entities, and crypto platforms

• AML compliance and regulatory reporting

• Expert witness methodology in financial crime cases

• Preparing for testimony and cross-examination

• Building credibility in white-collar litigation

👨‍💼 About the Expert

Dwayne King is a financial crime and AML specialist with experience in investigating complex money laundering schemes and providing expert analysis in litigation and regulatory matters. His work focuses on evidence-based investigation, defensible methodology, and clear courtroom communication.

⚖️ Who Should Watch

• Financial and forensic expert witnesses

• White-collar and financial crime attorneys

• Compliance and AML professionals

• Legal teams handling fraud and money laundering cases

• Professionals interested in financial investigations

🎙️ About the Podcast

On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and real-world realities of expert witness testimony across industries. Each episode features conversations on credibility, methodology, and courtroom strategy.

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When chiropractic care becomes part of a legal dispute, expert testimony plays a critical role in how evidence is interpreted and causation is assessed.

In this episode of On the Stand with Ashish Arun, Dr. Steven Brown explains how expert witnesses evaluate chiropractic injury claims—from applying standards of care and reviewing medical evidence to addressing assumptions, uncertainty, and courtroom scrutiny.

The conversation goes beyond theory, offering a practical look at how experts think through contested chiropractic cases, assess causation, and communicate complex medical issues clearly and credibly in court.

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Steven Brown

Dr. Steven Brown is a chiropractic expert with extensive experience reviewing injury claims, evaluating standards of care, and serving as an expert witness in litigation involving chiropractic treatment. His work focuses on evidence-based analysis, research-driven conclusions, and clear communication in legal settings.

🔍 What This Episode Covers

• How expert witnesses evaluate chiropractic injury claims

• Applying standards of care in chiropractic litigation

• Assessing causation when medical evidence is disputed

• The role of research, methodology, and clinical judgment

• Separating assumptions from defensible medical evidence

• How experts explain complex findings during testimony

• What courts and attorneys expect from chiropractic experts

⚖️ Who Should Watch

• Expert witnesses in medical or chiropractic cases

• Attorneys handling personal injury or healthcare litigation

• Legal professionals working with medical evidence

• Anyone interested in how expert testimony is built and challenged

🎙️ About the Podcast

On the Stand with Ashish Arun explores the law, practice, and real-world realities of expert witness testimony. Each episode features conversations with experts and legal professionals on credibility, methodology, and what it takes to withstand scrutiny on the stand.

#ExpertWitness #ChiropracticLitigation #ExpertTestimony #MedicalEvidence #StandardsOfCare #Causation #LitigationInsights #OnTheStandPodcast #AshishArun #DrStevenBrown