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
Debates, Depos and the Power of Video
The media continues to obsess over “who won” the veep debate last week. A huge part of the discussion has involved commentary... 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
Trust Me, I’m Credible!
As I was sitting in federal court yesterday observing testimony of a key witness, I found myself distrusting the witness. And the... 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
Do You See What I See? Gender Differences in Graphic Perception
When it comes to trial graphics and demonstratives, do male jurors see the same thing as female jurors? Interesting question. Business Insider featured... Read More
Death vs. Betrayal: When Products Fail (Part 2)
When shopping for a car with an air bag system –if all other things were equal– would you choose Car A, a... Read More
Up in Smoke: When Products Fail (Part 1)
Texas is dealing with the worst wildfires in state history. More than 1500 homes and 34,000 acres have been destroyed, and officials... Read More
A Lawyer on the Jury: Benefit or Risk?
Jurors have been sworn in for the Roger Clemens trial: twelve jurors and four alternates. The Washington Post National Journal published an... Read More
Batter Up! How Will Perceptions of Congress Impact Jury Selection in the Roger Clemens Trial?
Jury selection has started for the Roger Clemens perjury trial. The former all-star pitcher is accused of lying under oath to Congress... Read More