We are excited to share that Dr Richard Brown, Pharmacist and member of the MLAS Expert Witness community, will be taking the stage at the prestigious Best Practice Show in Birmingham this October.
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When is an Expert Witness required?
In legal proceedings, Expert Witnesses play a vital role in helping the court understand and evaluate technical, scientific, or specialised information that goes beyond the knowledge of a lawyer or the jury. Their ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easily understandable to the judge and jury can greatly influence the outcome […]
Admin & Logistics Specialists of the Year 2023
Medical & Legal Admin Services (MLAS) are proud to announce that we have won the Yorkshire Prestige Award for Admin & Logistics Specialists of the Year – our third year in a row! What are the Prestige Awards? The Prestige Awards, launched by Corporate LiveWire, aims to recognise and celebrate independent businesses that consistently offer […]
New Guidance Restricts Use of Unregulated Psychologists as Expert Witnesses in Court
The British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Family Justice Council (FJC) have recently released new guidance on the standards, competencies, and expectations around psychologists as Expert Witnesses in the family courts. Recognising the need for clarity and regulation, the BPS and FJC have released comprehensive guidance aimed at addressing the misuse of professional titles. The […]
The Role of the Expert Witness in MS Cases
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It is characterised by the immune system mistakenly attacking the protective covering of nerve fibres, called myelin. This results in disruption of nerve signals, leading to a wide range […]
Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury Litigation…What Next? An NLA Seminar.
Join us on 7th June 2023 for an insightful seminar with The National Legal Alliance (NLA), hosted by Howden Insurance Brokers. The seminar, titled ‘Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury Litigation…What Next’, aims to explore important developments and hot topics within the realm of clinical and medical negligence, as well as serious injury cases. If you […]
An Interview With… Mr Ian James MacKendrick, Fellow and Chartered Financial Planner
The role of an expert witness is an incredibly important one. When choosing an expert witness, it is vital that instructing parties engage with a professional with the ability to communicate clearly, provide efficiency and quality in report writing, a forensic approach to the examination of evidence, and a balanced and sensible opinion. As part […]
Providing support for a life-changing, local charity
We recently announced that we were joining forces with the Sheffield-based charity Paces, a leading specialist centre and school for individuals with Cerebral Palsy and other motor disorders. Paces take a unique holistic approach and community focus to their work. The South Yorkshire based charity has a growing reputation for excellence in Conductive Education. Meeting […]
What is a Pain Management Consultant?
Pain Management Consultants can make specific pain diagnoses for patients. They can advise and prescribe safe, effective and efficient use of pain medicines, including drugs that could cause addiction. In the UK, pain management medicine is a sub-specialism provided by the Royal College of Anaesthetics, therefore, most Anaesthetic Consultants have also been trained in pain […]
What is a Clinical Psychologist?
Find out more about what a Clinical Psychologist is and how they can be an expert witness,