Finding Scrooge: Trial-Tested Tips for Seating a Defense-Friendly Jury
The holidays are a wonderful time of generosity, when we open our hearts and wallets to those we love, and sometimes, complete... Read More
How a Cold-Hearted Bully Illustrates the Importance of Theme Development
Remember when the name “Lance Armstrong” was synonymous with cycling, Tour de France, and über-athleticism? And remember how all that love came... Read More
Anchoring Your Argument: How to Use The ‘Anchoring Effect’ to Persuade
I recently worked on a federal jury trial where our main objective was damage control: keeping the verdict as low as possible.... Read More
Vacated J&J Verdict Offers Insight into Jury Deliberations
A recent ruling in California tossing a $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson provides trial lawyers with a priceless peek into... Read More
4 More Myths About Juries
My recent post, Is There a Perception Problem with the American Jury System?, busted the most common myth about jury duty: that everybody... Read More
The Benefits (and Occasional Perils) of Using Statistics in Trial
A few weeks ago, one of my #TrialTwitter friends asked whether anyone had experience with using statistics in opening statement. It prompted... Read More
Is There a Perception Problem with the American Jury System?
If you search for “jury duty” on social media, you’re likely to find more than a few posts of people whining about it. The litany... Read More
Getting a Bigger Bang for Your Litigation Buck
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on hundreds of legal matters. From my perch as a jury and trial... Read More
Learning About Your Jury from Facebook Likes
If you’re a trial lawyer preparing for jury selection, it’s likely that the majority of your potential jurors will have a Facebook... Read More
Googling Your Jury (Part 2)
Trial teams around the country scour the internet for “jury nuggets.” And many — dare I say most — courts have accepted... Read More