Sex and Race in the Courtroom: Shifting Gender-Role Attitudes in a Changing World
by Cameron Lippard, et al.
Recent research on the interactive effects of race and gender on gender-role attitudes is reviewed and findings relevant to litigators are identified. Three experienced trial consultants respond with their thoughts and reactions.
Online and Wired for Justice: Why Jurors Turn to the Internet (the "Google mistrial")
by Douglas L. Keene, Rita R. Handrich
Trials have been disrupted due to the internet as far back as 2001 but we are seeing a dramatic rise in frequency and media coverage. It isn't just jurors! We review the disruptive internet-related activities of judges, attorneys, witnesses, parties and jurors and then offer recommendations for how to educate jurors on the importance of not engaging in "Google mistrials".
Jury Research for Settlement: The Price is Right?
by Melissa M. Gomez
Research focused on damage assessments sheds new light on settlement negotiations. An experienced trial consultant offers lessons learned through multiple cases.
Guilty but Mentally Ill (GBMI) vs. Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI): An Annotated Bibliography
by Jennifer Kutys, Jennifer Esterman
 An annotated review of the literature on GBMI and NGRI cases with responses from three experienced trial consultants (one a novice to this area; one who has taught students on these issues; and one who has worked a NGRI case).
When Jurors Nod
by Stanley L. Brodsky, Michael P. Griffin
We pay attention when jurors nod but what does it really mean? This article examines what nodding behavior may mean and when you should pay special attention to jurors nods.
Everything I Ever Needed to Know About Live Communication I Learned From Konstantin Stanislavski: Common Mistakes and Best Practices
by Katherine James
A lifetime of lessons learned about live communication from an experienced trial consultant and actor. This article breaks down three lessons on communication: authenticity; reaction; and being heard and understood. Learn about principles of live communication for use in the courtroom.
"Don't Poke Scalia!" Lessons for Trial Lawyers from the Nation's Highest Court
by Tara Trask, Ryan Malphurs
Over the course of nearly sixty oral arguments, we have witnessed some ill-advised behavior by Supreme Court advocates, but this term's opening week of oral arguments held a number of unusual mistakes. In observing these errors and the Court itself, we were struck by the similarities in what we see in State and Federal courts across the country and contemplated what a trial lawyer can learn from the highest court in the land.
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November 2009's Favorite Thing
Again! Not one but two favorite things from two experienced trial consultants. Take a look at what we really really like.
Editor's Note
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