In an era of neuropsychological manipulation and plaintiff reptile tactics, witnesses are even more susceptible to being thwarted by their own emotion...
For defense counsel and claims professionals handling medical malpractice cases and other matters involving healthcare defendants, it is particularly ...
Traditional preparation techniques are not sufficient for the emotional and psychological manipulation witnesses endure during Reptile style questioni...
For defense counsel and claims professionals handling civil litigation cases, it is particularly important to fully assess the risks and benefits of t...
Reptilian adverse examination of defendant witnesses often represents the most stressful, vulnerable time of a trial for both witness and defense coun...
Larry Hall, Partner at Chartwell Law, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. to break down the process and positive outcome of a recen...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. concludes our 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. Bill discusses juror sympathy and commitment to follo...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. continues with part 3 of our 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. In this part, Bill talks about cogniti...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D.'s second part of our 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. Bill talks about emotional persuasion resistan...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. kicks off the first of a 4-part series on a sophisticated approach to voir dire. Bill lays out a highly advanced voir dire ...
Medical malpractice trial attorney Tad Eckenrode joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about the latest issues they are seeing in med mal cases. Ta...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. shares ideas on how to upgrade your voir dire by applying measurement. One of the primary purposes of voir dire is to elici...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. are joined by NYC trial attorney Tony Battista of Condon & Forsyth LLP in the second part of their di...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. are joined by NYC trial attorney Tony Battista of Condon & Forsyth LLP in the first of a two-part dis...
The “nuclear verdict” is a term recently coined to refer to unexpectedly high damage awards that appear to exceed rational parameters in civil cases. ...
In civil litigation, jurors are instructed to find the truth by impartially evaluating the evidence and coming to an unbiased conclusion. Unfortunatel...
Because the courtroom is predicated on the notion of persuasion, social influence can play a pivotal role in the decision-making process of attorneys,...
Increasing polarization in American politics has led to a substantial shift in civil juror decision-making and jury verdicts. This presentation examin...
Many jurors need help with jury instructions. Largely due to a lack of experience with legal jargon, they may misunderstand, ignore, or skim instruc...
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...
The ultimate objective at trial for any defense attorney is to secure a favorable verdict. Achieving this demands exhaustive preparation, strategic ...
One of the most important aspects of trial preparation is jury selection, and voir dire provides an excellent opportunity to shape the final outcome...
Effectively teaching complex concepts to a jury is critical for their understanding of the case. Jurors often lack experience in the subject matter ...
Trial dates can often arise quickly after long delays, so it's vital to be well-prepared. Staying organized and proactive is essential to effectivel...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, and the legal sector is no exception. AI remains one of the most contentious to...