The opening statement of most trials may represent only a sliver of the defense's case, yet its importance is much more significant. With the trial ...
Many have implicated the anchoring effect as a factor driving excessive civil damages awards. A well-documented social psychological phenomenon, the...
A fundamental litigation component is an attorney’s ability to persuade someone to concur with their client’s position. Attorneys are often trying t...
Demographics are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to jury profiling. While it’s often the easiest metric to identify, it’s not something on...
Unquestionably, medical malpractice litigation can be a painful situation for all involved. For doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals, signi...
Jurors frequently make subjective assumptions about an expert witness regarding their credibility, which can substantially impact the outcome of a c...