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

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

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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

Trial lawyers are keenly aware of how crucial a role that the composition of a jury plays in determining the outcome of a trial. In order for the legal process to successfully uphold the ideal of a defendants’ right to a fair trial, jurors must evaluate the evidence that informs the verdict in a fair and impartial manner.

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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

This involves reviewing all available documents, evidence, and witness statements. A good lawyer will create a case theory based on the case’s evidence and legal principles and present it clearly and concisely. Organize and Manage Evidence Efficiently organizing and managing evidence is crucial.

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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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Unveiling the Power of Juror Questionnaires and AI in Law

Jury Analyst

In the latest episode of our podcast, we unravel the power of Supplemental Juror Questionnaires (SJQs), shedding light on their potential to increase juror disclosure and combat common courtroom issues, and AI in jury selection and how it can be used to analyze data, predict juror behavior, and provide valuable insights before trial.

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Examining the ‘MetaBirkins’ Case: Exclusion of Rothschild’s Art Expert May Have Affected Jury Verdict

IP Watchdog

After hearing the evidence and arguments of both parties over the course of three days, the nine-person jury returned a verdict for Hermès on all its claims, awarding Hermès US$133,000 in total damages. Moments before jury selection, the court granted Hermès’ motion to exclude the testimony of Rothschild’s “art expert,” Dr.

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

Attorney at Work

Jury selection. In other words, you see what you look for — and we are always looking for evidence that our beliefs are correct. So if you believe you are not good enough, you will focus on evidence that you don’t measure up. Client representation. Relationships.

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