One of the hottest topics in civil litigation of late is nuclear verdicts. Presentations, articles, and books have been written on the topic. The de...
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...
Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talk about the misperception that humanizing the corporation is valuable and relevant to jurors. Often,...
Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the science behind how depositions begin. Most opposing counsel start off being friendly and nice and askin...
Ava Hernandez joins Steve Wood, Ph.D & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss competing priorities in depositions. The client, attorney, and witness ar...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the importance of effective listening skills by the witness during testimony. Listening is a skill that must be...
Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. discuss part 2 of the operant conditioning topic and how opposing counsel uses operant conditioning to ...
Brenda Smith, Partner with Dvorak Law Firm, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr. Ph.D. to discuss the importance of conducting an early, thorough assessment of w...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about the biggest mistake defense attorneys are making at deposition, which is the erroneous assumption that the begi...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. shares the issues with a witness he is training for trial testimony and the witness's problem with pivoting, which he did e...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. answers podcast listener mail: - How can my client be better prepared for litigation before the court case is even filed? -...
The “nuclear verdict” is a term recently coined to refer to unexpectedly high damage awards that appear to exceed rational parameters in civil cases. ...
An increasing number of cases are now being resolved based upon their perceptual value at the jury level, rather than their realistic economic worth. ...
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...
One of the Reptilian plaintiff attorneys’ primary goals is crystal clear: destroy the credibility of key defense witnesses, particularly during videot...
It is exceptionally rare that a defense witness “wins” the case through his or her deposition testimony. Indeed, it is far more likely that the testim...
Witness testimony impacts a case early on and influences all phases of the litigation process. Poor witness performance often provides leverage for th...
Conducting witness preparation with a translator can often be a tedious process, and it will almost assuredly lengthen the time required for witness...
Properly preparing witnesses for their testimony is crucial to ensure positive outcomes. Deposition and trial testimony performance from witnesses c...
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...
Healthcare professionals and first responders are often hardwired to think, listen, and communicate differently than other jobs or professions. Due ...
Courtroom Sciences' Senior Litigation Consultant Dr. Steve Wood and CSI Crisis Services Practice Leader Sean Murphy are interviewed on the Best's In...