What’s In A Name?
Have you ever wondered what impact – if any – your name has had on your life or how others perceive you?... Read More
Power, Punishment and Perception
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to watch mock jury deliberations, it’s quite possible that one mock juror stood out from the rest.... Read More
Does Race Matter in Criminal Trials? Yep.
Have you ever heard about the Blomberg trial out of Houston? The case involved Andrew Blomberg– one of four ex-Houston Police Officers–... Read More
California and non-citizen juries?
Have you heard about the latest proposal from California lawmakers? The California Assembly passed a bill the other day that would allow... Read More
Jurors, Social Rejection and Perceptions of Money
Social acceptance is a fundamental human need, and consumers spend a significant amount of time and money to ensure that they stay... Read More
Finding Themes and Taglines on A Dime Store Budget
All too often, “trial themes” and “taglines” do not enter into one’s stream of consciousness until settlement fails and the jury trial... Read More
Fifty Shades of Zumba: Jury selection in a prostitution trial
What do a local gym, Zumba, and prostitution have in common? Apparently, a lot. The names Mark Strong, Sr. and Alexis Wright... Read More
Feed Your Brain, Fuel Your Focus
Remember the Wheaties commercials from your childhood? Athletes from every sport longed to see their smiling face on the Wheaties box, and... Read More