Context is Crucial When Building Your Case
“What kind of story can we tell the jury that makes it OK to ambush a caseworker and a trooper?” This is the QOTD for Dr. Jason Bull, Benny Colon and the entire team at Trial Analysis Corp. They have jumped on board to assist in the defense of a 16-year-old boy who is on trial for... Read More
Anonymous ‘El Chapo’ Juror Dishes – and Claims Juror Misconduct
In the age of smartphones and 24/7 access to media, jurors who conduct outside research are a hot topic in the legal community. And if you’re defense counsel for the notorious Joaquín Guzmán, aka “El Chapo,” it is the hot topic. After a three-month federal jury trial in Brooklyn, New York, El Chapo was recently convicted... Read More
Tunnel Vision, Textbook Arguments, and Isolation
I have a confession: I had no idea that Chunk Palmer was attending law school, did you? If there was any doubt, it certainly cleared up this week because he represented his first client. All by himself. As a “student defender.” Without an actual law license. Or a bar card. In federal court. Fighting charges... Read More
No Bull: Difficult Conversations, Managing Expectations Are Key to Trial Success
Litigation is grueling in the best of circumstances. But even with strong legal claims, smooth discovery, and compelling evidentiary issues, one of the most difficult aspects of litigation is managing expectations and making unpopular decisions. Jury consultants, including the Hollywood-created ones, invest their blood, sweat and tears into helping clients prevail. And many times, we... Read More
Truth or ‘Bull’: The Case of the Missing Author
Dear writers and producers of CBS’ “Bull”: your show might be a little more realistic if Dr. Jason Bull actually consulted on a trial that ended up with a loss every now and then. After watching yet another episode, I am exasperated (yet not altogether shocked) to see that, once again, the show ends with... Read More
Black Widows and Hypotheticals Rule the Day
Well, Dr. Jason Bull has done it again. He’s managed to snag a high-dollar client without trying, solve a mystery mid-trial, maneuver the person on trial into pleading the Fifth Amendment, and have a romantic rendezvous with his married ex-wife, all within a single episode. This guy needs a nap. This week’s episode, “Prior Bad... Read More
Splitting Hairs Over Trial Themes
Ever had a stubborn client who refused to consider any plausible explanations for the conduct at issue besides his own? We’ve all been there, and this week, Bull joins the ranks. In this week’s episode of “Bull” (Season 3, Episode 12), we meet New York City’s chief medical examiner, Dr. Julia Martin, who is arrested and... Read More
Shadow Juries Are Priceless, but Don’t Expect TV Land Biometrics
In this week’s episode of “Bull” (Season 3, Episode 11), we spend more time on Dr. Jason Bull’s personal life than on his role as a jury guru. I get it; The public wants to see relatable stories, but, dang, it makes critiquing the authenticity of the show tricky. But here goes. First, the episode... Read More
5 Tips to Take Your Persuasive Power Up a Notch
One of my favorite Super Bowl commercials is Budweiser’s “Puppy Love” (2014), an adorable tale of a Labrador puppy and a Clydesdale who become best friends. If you don’t immediately know what I’m talking about, hop on YouTube right now and take a quick peek. I’ll wait. What, you may be asking, do adorable puppies... Read More
The Top 10 Posts from 2018
As we welcome 2019, we thought we’d ease back into the world of blogging with a highlight of the Top 10 articles from the year we just ushered out the door. While we noodle new ideas and worthy tips to share during the coming months, we hope you’ll visit, revisit and share the posts below! The... Read More