Litigation & Jury Consulting Blogs

Tips to Reduce Confirmation Bias in Jurors, Attorneys, and Clients - Part 2 of 2
In part 1 of this topic , we defined confirmation bias and explained how jurors make early, biased judgments due to the fact that all the informati...
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Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. | September, 2023


Tips to Reduce Confirmation Bias in Jurors, Attorneys, and Clients - Part 1 of 2
In November of 2022, Theranos’ founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, was sentenced to 11.25 years in prison after being convicted on four fraud-related...
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Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. | September, 2023


4 Considerations When Developing Your Cross-Examination Strategy
Successful cross-examination is both an art and a science. It is focused not on attacking your opponent but rather a way to advance your case. Devel...
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CSI | August, 2023


Tips for Better Opening Statements
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 ...
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CSI | June, 2023


Best practices in case research - part 2 of 2
In the first part of this topic , we provided a primer on juror psychology and introduced the first three factors affecting juror case evaluations....
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CSI | June, 2023


Best practices in case research - part 1 of 2
Introduction When managing litigation, every  decision should be made with as deep  an understanding as possible of what  a  future jury would ...
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CSI | June, 2023


Do Stories Belong in the Courtroom? The Role of Strategic Storytelling in Litigation
Humans want to have stories told to them; that’s why we as individuals enjoy reading books and watching movies. Good stories, in particular, can dra...
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CSI | June, 2023


Three Key Benefits of Litigation Research
Formulating the most advantageous approach to litigation necessitates having better data and superior insights to realize the best possible outcomes...
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CSI | May, 2023


Tips for Better Opening Statements
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 ...
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CSI | May, 2023
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