Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Oral Voir Dire & Jury Selection: Confirmation bias can extend to oral voir dire and the process of jury selection. These predetermined expectations about what makes a good juror can skew how jurors are evaluated during jury selection, regardless of what the evidence collected during voir dire questioning suggests.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Oral Voir Dire & Jury Selection: Confirmation bias can extend to oral voir dire and the process of jury selection. These predetermined expectations about what makes a good juror can skew how jurors are evaluated during jury selection, regardless of what the evidence collected during voir dire suggests.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. formulate a voir dire plan and stop winging it.” At this point, it’s a “What did we find out?”

Litigation 52

Litigation Jury Selection Depositions Closing Argument 52

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 5, 2024

The Court added: “[T]he [trial] court employed voir dire questioning meant to guard against improper bias in the jury. In so doing, the court used Appellant’s requested voir dire question verbatim.” Would your beliefs about abortion prevent you from giving a fair and impartial verdict in this case?’

Admissibility 130

Admissibility Evidence Voir Dire Objections 130

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

The discovery of juror impropriety can lead to appeals, increasing the complexity and duration of legal proceedings. Voir dire, the jury selection process allows judges to assess potential jurors for biases and dismiss those whose impartiality may be compromised.

Evidence 40

Evidence Jury Deliberation Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

The discovery of juror impropriety can lead to appeals, increasing the complexity and duration of legal proceedings. Voir dire, the jury selection process allows judges to assess potential jurors for biases and dismiss those whose impartiality may be compromised.

Evidence 40

Evidence Jury Deliberation Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40