Sept
09
Time10:15AM12:30PM EST
Events hosted by RSI AND Virtual

Scrutinizing the Role of Expertise and Scientific Evidence in the Legal and Regulatory Arenas

When: September 09 2021 10:15 AM EST
Where: Virtual

Who: 

Keynote Address

10:15 am – 10:30 am

Panel 1: The Role of Science in Regulation

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Panel 2: Scientific Evidence in the Courtroom

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

When considering new science-based regulations, regulators are typically faced with imperfect information and must rely on past practices to weigh potentially conflicting information and establish useful regulations. Similarly, in the courtroom, trial judges are frequently tasked with weighing scientific evidence to determine what will be presented at trial, with little outside assistance. This challenge is most notable in multi-district litigation (MDL). Although designed to gather consistent rulings and conserve judicial resources, the MDL process presents many challenges to judges and litigants—impacting litigation strategy, settlement and potential trial results.

Join the R Street Institute for an invigorating discussion about the importance of incorporating high-quality science in policymaking. The event will cover how scientific evidence is used in court decisions and how regulators examine scientific quality when making decisions. Panelists will also suggest policy adjustments to improve existing guidelines for incorporating science into policymaking.

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