E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

After a five-day trial, the jury awarded Rebecca, the daughter, $127,528.00. While not the focus of this blog, it is interesting that some of the evidence of the undue influence came from graphic text messages. at *15 (Emphasis added; citations omitted).

Interrogatories 130

Interrogatories Discovery Trial Preparation Evidence 130

CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How many times have you heard an attorney or lawyer in a court say, “Objection, Your Honor!” But have you wondered what these are and how many types of objections are in court? Court objections are basically when a trial attorney objects to the opposing counsel’s questions or the testimony of the witness.

Objections 52

Objections Witnesses Evidence Cross-Examination 52

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I have for many years stressed to trial lawyers the most important thing they must understand to be great advocates is: A trial is a battle of impression and not logic. Decisions are not simply made on the basis of intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence. Emotion plays a huge role. Understanding how we decide.

Cross-Examination 100

Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Confirmation bias permeates the litigation process, affecting various stages, from trial preparation to jury deliberation. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of its influence on all individuals involved in a trial, including legal professionals, trial consultants, and the jury.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Confirmation bias permeates the litigation process, affecting various stages from trial preparation to jury deliberation. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of its influence on all individuals involved in a trial, including legal professionals, trial consultants, and the jury themselves.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. They just launch off without any particular objective other than an impeachment they have available. We need specific focused objectives thought out and planned in advance. They get bored.

Cross-Examination 113

Cross-Examination Witnesses Direct Examination Depositions 113

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony and the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs during jury deliberations. The scientific approach to jury selection implements safeguards against human bias and uses objective methods.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40