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10 Common Mistakes Defense Attorneys Make With Their Damages Strategies

Sound Jury Blog

This is also the reason the emerging trend of defense attorneys counter-anchoring in voir dire is ineffective and more likely counterproductive. The fundamental problem is that too many witness prep sessions consist of sitting around a conference room for hours or days and talking through the issues in the testimony.

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.