Effectively preparing witnesses for their testimony is crucial to ensure positive outcomes. As witness performance can significantly impact settleme...
The opening statement is one of the most pivotal moments in a trial. It sets the tone, frames the narrative, and provides jurors with a lens to eval...
Unexpectedly high damage awards in civil cases that appear to be resolved based upon their perceptual value at the jury level, rather than their act...
Effectively teaching complex concepts to a jury is critical for their understanding of the case. Jurors often lack experience in the subject matter ...
Jury research, particularly mock trials and focus groups, provide a wealth of information and is a powerful tool for case evaluation and trial prepa...
Attorneys today face unique and significant challenges, driven by client expectations, higher volumes of litigation, rapid technological advancement...
In recent years, the term "nuclear verdict" has become increasingly common in legal discussions. These are verdicts where juries award damages that ...
A critical question facing attorneys, litigation consultants, and scholars is the extent to which political affiliation may influence juror verdicts...