After being regularly exposed to Reptile tactics for nearly 15 years, how are defense witnesses STILL being “Reptiled” at deposition, resulting in c...
In civil litigation, defendants or key defense witnesses exhibiting lingering negative thinking patterns can spell economic and strategic trouble fo...
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...
Michael “Mick” Williams, Ph.D., Founding Member of The Science of P/CVE & Shawn C. Marsh, Ph.D., Director of Judicial Studies and Associate Professo...
Attorney Chris Turney of Turney LG joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss inflated settlements and verdicts. Chris describes what he believes are...
Ava Hernandez, M.A. joins Steve Wood, Ph.D to talk about her background and how she got started in the litigation consulting field. Ava shares how s...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Steve Wood, Ph.D. conclude our med mal litigation series by talking about trial preparation for medical malpractice cas...
Steve Wood, Ph.D. talks about preparing witnesses for trial testimony. Steve mentions several key tips including teaching witnesses to take their ti...
Dr. Jordan Romano joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss expert witness testimony in medical malpractice cases. Dr. Romano has served as an exper...
Steve Wood, Ph.D. & Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. join host Ava Hernandez to talk about what they have been seeing in the cases they have been working on...
Medical malpractice defense attorney Michael Denning of Heyl Royster joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to talk about the timeline of litigation in medi...
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...
Much has been written about concerns related to adolescents’ use of TikTok and its impact on their health and safety. For example, The Benadryl Chal...
Even the smallest details can significantly impact a case's outcome. Comprehensive preparation is of the utmost importance. Every aspect of a case, ...
In the complex realm of litigation, every angle and strategy is meticulously examined and often debated. Among the multiple tactics employed by lega...
Litigation preparation is a multifaceted aspect of legal work that demands meticulous attention to detail, strategic foresight, and adaptability. Fo...
Witness preparation is not just about reviewing the facts of a case; it's about building trust and rapport with the witness. Effective witness prepa...
For litigation attorneys, every detail counts, especially during depositions. This pivotal moment marks the foundation of a case, where errors in de...
One of the most common misconceptions surrounding corporate defendants is the belief that portraying corporations as collections of ordinary people ...
Witnesses frequently wrestle with responding to a question with a simple yes or no answer, as reality is rarely that straightforward. This is where ...