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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

I want to treat everyone, including the defendant, the judge, the court personnel and witnesses with appropriate respect. To do so, they will construct their understanding of the case as the story unfolds. You need permission to use exhibits, models, diagrams and the like in the opening statement. Understanding how we decide.

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

Confirmation bias explains why it often feels futile to argue politics with someone with a different viewpoint; you can construct the best argument in the world, and it wont override a persons drive to maintain their beliefs. Once again, the drive to maintain your beliefs prevails.

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

Confirmation bias explains why it often feels futile to argue politics with someone with a different viewpoint; you can construct the best argument in the world, and it won’t override a person’s drive to maintain their beliefs. Once again, the drive to maintain your beliefs prevails.

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Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation

Jury Analyst

Confirmation bias explains why it often feels futile to argue politics with someone with a different viewpoint; you can construct the best argument in the world, and it wont override a persons drive to maintain their beliefs. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.