Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood
There are many schools of thought on how best to conduct voir dire. We obviously want to get those heartburn-inducing jurors off the panel,... Read More
Watch Your Tongue! Why happy-hour language can be risky in the courtroom.
Interacting with law students and new lawyers energizes me. It’s important for me to share my experiences and my knowledge of jurors... Read More
Ethics, Secrets and Lies. Oh My!
Did you hear about the latest decision in the United States. v. Daugerdas matter? Daugerdas is not a new story. We wrote about... Read More
Sandusky: The Perfect Case for A Supplemental Jury Questionnaire
Trial began this week in the Jerry Sandusky matter, and I must admit, I’ve been following it closely. The process excites me.... Read More
I Have Something You Don’t Have (and the judge says it’s okay)
At the risk of aging myself, do you remember the poem published in 1989 called, “All I Really Need to Know I... Read More
Show Me the Money! Suggestions for plaintiff voir dire on damages.
Money. Plaintiffs hope to receive lots. Defendants hope to pay none. No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, addressing damages... Read More
You’ve Been Summoned!
We’ve all been there. That moment when we’re flipping through the mail and we see… The Envelope. The dreaded jury summons. Nobody... Read More
Promises, Pledges and Punishment?
The issue of Google, outside research and juries is a hot topic lately. It’s probably even hotter amongst my fellow jury consulting... Read More
Google Mania (Part 3): How It’s Playing Out in the Courtroom
If you’re wondering how Google, Facebook, Twitter and researching jurors plays out in the courtroom, check out the cases below. The growing... Read More
Google Mania (Part 2): Voir Google?
Admit it. Every attorney, jury consultant and client wants to know as much as possible about prospective jurors before seating a panel,... Read More