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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

In legal contexts, confirmation is particularly relevant as it can significantly influence jury selection and the overall fairness of the legal process. In this article we will lay the foundation for our deeper exploration of confirmation bias in jury selection and litigation , which will be covered in subsequent blog articles.

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If Your Attorney Makes This Argument During Closing Remarks at Your Trial, He Just Guaranteed the Other Side Will Immediately Appeal

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

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 witnesses have testified. He takes a calculated risk.