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2024 Litigation Resolutions for All Litigators

Sound Jury Blog

Closing is your opportunity to arm, motivate, and educate jurors so they can win the real debate – the debate that will happen in the deliberation room between jurors. However, arming, motivating, and educating does not happen by summarizing everything that happened during trial.

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The Power of Media Coverage: How it Shapes Jurors’ Perceptions and How Scientific Jury Analysis Can Help Mitigate Bias

Jury Analyst

Addressing Media Bias: Strategies for Lawyers and Litigators: · Education and Awareness: Lawyers should educate jurors about the potential biases that can arise from media exposure. Voir Dire Challenges: During jury selection, lawyers can challenge potential jurors who display strong biases resulting from media coverage.

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Mitigating the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

Jury Instructions and Interventions : Remember, the first step to safeguarding against confirmation bias is admitting you are vulnerable to it, so educating the jury about this issue is important.

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

Jury Analyst

Jury Instructions and Interventions : Remember, the first step to safeguarding against confirmation bias is admitting you are vulnerable to it, so educating the jury about this issue is important.

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

Jury Analyst

Jury Instructions and Interventions : Remember, the first step to safeguarding against confirmation bias is admitting you are vulnerable to it, so educating the jury about this issue is important.

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

Jury Analyst

Group 1 was told that Hannah was raised in an affluent community by college-educated parents, both employed in professional settings. Jury Instructions and Interventions: Remember, the first step to safeguarding against confirmation bias is admitting you are vulnerable to it, so educating the jury about this issue is important.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

These questions lie at the heart of ongoing legal debates, prompting increased scrutiny of juror selection and education. Influence of External Information or Evidence Jury decisions must be based solely on evidence presented in court. This transparency creates a self-regulating dynamic within the jury, further deterring misconduct.