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Lawyers, Implicit Bias and Burnout: 5 Steps to Self-Discovery

Attorney at Work

Jury selection. The post Lawyers, Implicit Bias and Burnout: 5 Steps to Self-Discovery appeared first on Attorney at Work. Client representation. Relationships. Until then, in many ways, you are controlled by these biases. Change is possible. Finding your implicit biases is the key.

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DON’T WIN THE BATTLE BUT LOSE THE WAR OVER CAUSATION AS A TRIAL ISSUE

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Causation should be talked about in jury selection. Consider using the David Ball technique of providing ideas in jury selection. Remind the jury in jury selection, opening statement, witness testimony and in final argument the law only requires proof that something is more likely than not.

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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

THREE PRIMARY DEFENSE CLAIMS __ __ __ PLAINTIFF PROOF OF CAUSATION __ DEFENDANT CAUSATION DEFENSE _ PRELIMINARY STATUS REVIEW  Review local rules regarding deadlines and requirements DISCOVERY REVIEW Interrogatories  Review defendant’s answers to interrogatories. Note incomplete answers for motion.

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Jury Bias: Uncovering its Influence on Trials

Jury Analyst

In our previous article, Confirmation Bias : The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation, we explored the concept of jury bias and its profound effects on jury selection and decision-making processes. We emphasized recognizing and addressing this cognitive bias in the legal system.

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The Power of Confirmation Bias: Uncovering its Influence on Trials

Jury Analyst

In our previous article, “Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation ”, we explored the concept of confirmation bias and its profound effects on jury selection and decision-making processes. We emphasized the need to recognize and address this cognitive bias in the legal system.

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2024 Litigation Resolutions for All Litigators

Sound Jury Blog

Initial Case Strategy “I resolve to start thinking about my jury story BEFORE discovery even starts.” Too often we see trial teams begin thinking about their jury story near or at the close of discovery. This year, kill multiple birds with one jury research stone. At this point, it’s a “What did we find out?”

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Legal Deadlines in Accident and Injury Lawsuits: Don’t Miss Out on Compensation

CaseFox

Discovery Phase: Unveiling Hidden Truths Picture the discovery phase as a thorough spring cleaning where you dig through old trunks to find hidden treasures. The discovery process is important for your case. This entails gathering every piece of evidence, ranging from medical records to eyewitness accounts.