Is COVID Warping the Jury Pool?
Whether your jury trial is happening in person or virtually, chances are COVID has had a profound impact on your case before either... 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
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
Social Media, the Court of Public Opinion and George Zimmerman’s Defense
Facebook. Twitter. Websites. Blogs. Social media is an inexpensive, readily-available source for gauging public opinion. And it’s working its way into litigation... 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
Google Mania (Part 1): When Jurors Research
We live in a society where information can be gathered on any topic within seconds. The click of a mouse or tap... 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