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The Rules Don't Apply to Me
An experienced trial consultant looks at why some apologies work and others fail or even backfire. The recent apologies of Eliot Spitzer (example of 'bad' apology) and Tiger Woods (example of 'good' apology) are discussed.
Three experienced trial consultants offer their experiences in East Texas patent trials and thoughts for both plaintiff and defense attorneys on success in this venue. Multiple examples are presented from pre-trial research.
Unintended Consequences of Toying with Jurors' Emotions: The Impact of Disturbing Emotional Evidence on Jurors' Verdicts Two researchers discuss the impact of emotional evidence on juror decisions and three experienced trial consultants offer their reactions.
The Use of Technology to Enhance Communication Strategies in Litigation An experienced trial consultant shares how to 'cut through the haze' of information overload at trial with the creative use of visual graphics. Keep jurors' attention and help them track and comprehend complex evidence by organizing voluminous information.
Take a trip back in time with our Favorite Thing for March 2010! An aid to discovery (what did it look like then?) and boon to idle curiosity.
Goals of Witness Preparation: From a Trial Consultant's Point of View An experienced trial consultant educates on the goals of witness preparation from the trial consultant's point of view. What we do, why we do it, how it helps. Attorney education, witness diagnosis, witness cure)), and follow up are all addressed and clearly explained. A terrific way to understand the process and efficiently use your time.
Panic Over the Unknown: America Hates Atheists Two experienced trial consultants review the surprisingly consistent research on our powerful hatred for atheists and offer recommendations to minimize bias at trial. Should you pay attention to atheists? Let's put it this way: Can you ever afford to ignore intense personal values held almost universally by your jury?
An examination and explanation of Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 606(b). When you have overt racial, religious or other bias on your jury--what are the options? The literature is reviewed and recommendations are made. Three experienced trial consultants then weigh in on the issues.
ASTC holds 2010 conference in Minnesota ASTC's 2010 conference is in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 17-20, 2010. This year's theme is 'Perfecting Your Game' and the agenda features many strategies to improve your litigation advocacy as well as updates of research and opportunities to meet and greet other attendees.
A note from the Editor A note from the Editor of The Jury Expert.
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