The primary ethical issues are as follows:

• Providing outright false data.
• Not conducting an investigation.
• Altering data.
• Giving false testimony.
• Intentionally ignoring available data.
• Recanting prior contra positions.
• Accepting assignments beyond one's competence.
• Accepting improper attorney influence.
• Reaching a conclusion before research is conducted or completed.
• Allowing conflicts of interest.
• Using fraudulent credentials.
• Overstating conclusions.
• Giving confusing or misleading testimony.

Back Forward