This guide covers specific types of potential risks related to serving as an expert witness and other consulting work, including legal issues, monetary concerns, and conflicts of interest.
RESOURCES
We publish free educational resources to help scientists understand and tackle the risks they may face as a result of their work.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Creating an LLC and Other Legal Strategies for Consulting or Expert Witness Work
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: How Scientists Can Participate in Government Rulemaking
This guide helps scientists—particularly those who receive federal or state funding—navigate the important notice-and-comment process and understand best practices for participating in agency rulemaking.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: What to Expect When You’re an Expert Witness, Part 2
This guide continues our series to help scientists know what to expect—and how to protect themselves—when serving as an expert witness.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: The First Amendment
This guide helps scientists navigate the First Amendment so they can be involved in their communities and the political process while minimizing concerns about negative repercussions in their professional lives.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Participating in Political Campaigns and Elections
What’s allowed and what's restricted when engaging in election-related activities like campaigning or fundraising for a candidate.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: What to Expect When You're an Expert Witness, Part 1
This guide helps scientists know what to expect—and what to safeguard against—when serving as an expert witness.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Safeguarding Online Communications
This guide helps researchers understand how to best express their personal views and engage in activism online.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Engaging with Legislators on Behalf of Science
What scientists can do and what they should avoid when advocating for science with elected representatives and elsewhere.
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A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Handling Political Harassment and Legal Intimidation
Scientists must be prepared for politically-motivated attacks. We produced this guide to educate scientists about the legal risks they may face.
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