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


Avoid Bad Litigation Outcomes by Steering Clear of These Mock Trial Mistakes
When something goes poorly with a case, the first question often posed is, ‘Whose fault is it?’ Blaming others is natural, and individuals often wan...
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CSI | September, 2023


Answering Your Questions about Challenging Witness Situations
No witness is perfect. While some will put in as little effort as possible , others may try to win the deposition during preparation sessions. Whet...
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CSI | 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


The Subtleties of Preparing Healthcare and First Responder Witnesses for Testimony
Healthcare professionals and first responders are often hardwired to think, listen, and communicate differently than other jobs or professions. Due ...
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CSI | August, 2023


3 Early Career Tips for Attorneys Just Starting Out
As fewer and fewer cases are going to trial , the way younger attorneys are coming up through the legal system is perhaps very different now than i...
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CSI | August, 2023


How the Corporate Representative Can Influence Litigation Outcomes
Courtroom Sciences' Senior Litigation Consultant Dr. Steve Wood and CSI Crisis Services Practice Leader Sean Murphy are interviewed on the Best's In...
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CSI | August, 2023


3 Uses of Focus Groups in Exploratory Litigation Research
Juror biases are unavoidable. Attitudes, beliefs, experiences, and personality types are all various factors that influence a juror's decision-makin...
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CSI | July, 2023
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