Federal Rules of Evidence: Key rules including Rule 702 (Expert Testimony), Rule 703 (Bases of Opinion), Rule 704 (Ultimate Issue), and Rule 705 (Disclosure Requirements) governing expert testimony in federal courts
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Particularly Rule 26 governing expert disclosure requirements, report preparation, and discovery obligations in federal court proceedings
State Rules of Evidence and Procedure: State-specific variations of evidence and procedural rules that may differ from federal standards and must be considered based on jurisdiction
Professional Licensing Requirements: State-specific and industry-specific licensing and certification requirements for professional experts in their respective fields
Labor Laws: Including FLSA and state-specific regulations governing independent contractor relationships and employment standards
Contract Law: State-specific contract formation requirements, enforceability rules, and Statute of Frauds considerations
Confidentiality Laws: Trade secret protection, non-disclosure requirements, and confidentiality obligations relevant to expert engagements
Professional Ethics Rules: Industry-specific ethical guidelines and professional association requirements governing expert conduct
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state privacy regulations, including HIPAA for medical contexts, governing the handling of sensitive information
Intellectual Property Laws: Regulations governing copyright protection and ownership of work product created during the engagement
Insurance Requirements: Professional liability and errors & omissions insurance requirements for expert engagements
