When is lay opinion 'necessary'?

Edit: I have been pointed to the decision of Connex Group Australia v Butt [2004] NSW 379 on this point. White J delivers a comprehensive judgment explaining his decision to allow lay opinion about the substance of conversation, where the words themselves could no longer be recalled.I'll write a full post on it when time …

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It pays to advertise …

Something I tripped over on the Law Institute of Victoria's website:In July 2010 the LIV will launch the first edition of the National Guide of Expert Witnesses. The LIV is offering the opportunity to advertise as an expert witness in the guide, which will be widely circulated. Why not, I suppose. There has to be …

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