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...
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...
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...
Jurors frequently make subjective assumptions about an expert witness regarding their credibility, which can substantially impact the outcome of a c...