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Enron to Broadcom: Defending Companies in Court After a Decade of Corporate Scandals
This article examines the current trial dynamics that shape jurors' opinions about corporate defendants. The author asks how we can effectively represent corporations given the current day cynical jury pool and then offers very specific strategies for litigation advocacy.
Criminal defense attorney Mark Bennett offers up his 16 Simple Rules for Better Jury Selection. From the Nike rule to the Shrek rule to the Undertow--reading these will bring your jury selection skills up and leave you thinking about the process in a different way. Four experienced trial consultants offer their perspectives (and one new rule each!) on the ideas contained herein.
Damages: The Defense Attorney's Dilemma Defense attorneys don't like to discuss damages for a variety of reasons. Jeri Kagel offers a perspective that talking about damages with juries is important and, perhaps more importantly, tells you how to have that discussion.
Law on Display The authors of a new book on visual display of evidence in the courtroom share their ideas on the impact of technology in trial. Two experienced trial graphics consultants respond and share their own perspectives.
Both ethical and legal considerations in the preparation of witnesses by trial consultants are discussed. How preparation should be done, what opposing counsel can and cannot ask your witness, and practice guidelines in light of In re Cendant.
The "Prep" Question A practical article on language recommended for your witness when s/he is asked "Were you prepared for your testimony?". An experienced trial consultant offers options to consider and presents results of research on the options.
January 2010's Favorite Thing Our favorite thing this issue is all about numbers--but very specific numbers that you can use to inform you about where you are going, what you will do, and how you will do it! Take a look.
Colorism: The Often Un-discussed "-ism" in America's Workforce The issue of skin color bias ("colorism") is discussed in the context of workplace research. The author points to a need for more research and discussion on within-race selection preference in hiring. Three experienced trial consultants then apply this research to what we know about the courtroom and offer their ideas on what we need to pay attention to as we pursue litigation advocacy.
A book review on a new book on trial consulting: "a valuable addition to the trial advocacy library". Responses to critical questions and practical guidance to both working consultants and trial attorneys.
Editor's Note It's another terrific issue of The Jury Expert! Stock up on groceries. You'll want to stay home and read!
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