In early 2021, Courtroom Sciences Consultants published the results of research conducted throughout the second half of 2020 that revealed positive ...
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...
Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. is joined by trial attorneys Shane O'Dell of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee and John Nunnally of Ragsdale Liggett to talk about ne...
Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. continue answering podcast listener and viewer questions: - How do you advise handling voir dire in federal...
Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. continue their series of answering podcast listener and viewer questions: - How is the movement of people f...
Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. team up to answer frequently asked questions from podcast listeners and viewers. Some of the specific quest...
Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. shares tips and ideas for young attorneys to build a book of business. Doing business development is not easy, but taking the ...
Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of the American Transportation Institute (ATRI), joins the podcast to talk with Dr. BIll Kanasky, Jr. about ATRI...
Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. shares his experience working with plaintiff attorneys on cases. Bill works on the plaintiff's side when a corporation, which ...
Mike Bassett, Senior Partner, The Bassett Law Firm joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. and Dr. Steve Wood to talk about early case management, the timing of...
Paul Motz, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, joins the podcast to talk about what it takes to become a successful trial attorney. Fin...
The “nuclear verdict” is a term recently coined to refer to unexpectedly high damage awards that appear to exceed rational parameters in civil cases. ...
This presentation will explore the likely effects of the COVID-19 crisis on civil jurors’ attitudes, beliefs, and decision-making processes from an ev...
An increasing number of cases are now being resolved based upon their perceptual value at the jury level, rather than their realistic economic worth. ...
In civil litigation, jurors are instructed to find the truth by impartially evaluating the evidence and coming to an unbiased conclusion. Unfortunatel...
Since 2009, Don Keenan and David Ball, the Reptile founders, claim to have generated over $8 billion in settlements and verdicts. While that figure is...
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...
The outcome of any case is inevitably tied to witness performance. Trial testimony performance from witnesses significantly impacts verdict results ...
*Introduction* Why are jurors willing to award seemingly exorbitant damage awards in product liability cases? More importantly, what can be done about...
While it may be true that in civil cases, the plaintiff has the burden of proving their case by a preponderance of the evidence, jury research demon...
Jury research, particularly mock trials and focus groups, provide a wealth of information and is a powerful tool for case evaluation and trial prepa...
Preparing witnesses for testimony is a crucial step to ensuring positive outcomes. Witness performance can significantly impact settlement, verdict ...
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...
Every day across the country, fact witnesses of all stripes show up for depositions or trial with a singular focus: survival. All fact witnesses jus...