Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

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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Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

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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Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

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. Pseudoscience is based on subjectivity and intuition, rather than objectivity and empiricism.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

The judicial system strives to provide fair and impartial trials, relying on jurors to evaluate evidence and make informed decisions. This blog post delves into the influence of media coverage on jurors’ perceptions of evidence and defendants, drawing upon the rich body of research in social psychology.

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CaseFox

AUGUST 28, 2023

This questioning is usually conducted by attorneys to make sure the juror is fit for the jury pool. In this process, jurors can make decisions on the basis of evidence that the law provides them. The attorneys can also object to the potential jurors in two ways: 1. Both attorneys and jurors need to understand this well.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 15, 2023

You want to ensure that the group selected is demographically representative of the population you are interested in, and that you clearly define the exclusion criteria for your study so that participants who could confound your results are not included. The benefits of applying empirical research to litigation are numerous.

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Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JUNE 1, 2017

During jury selection one of the doctors whom you sued gives in. He realizes he runs the risk a jury will find him responsible for your injuries. He decides he's better off to try and settle with you instead of waiting for a jury to decide this case. All the exhibits have been introduced as evidence.

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