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2024 Litigation Resolutions for All Litigators

Sound Jury Blog

In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Deposition practice is one of the most over-looked aspects of litigation preparation.

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

Jury Analyst

The Impact of Confirmation Bias on Litigation: Confirmation bias can have far-reaching implications throughout the litigation process, affecting both the assessment of evidence and the decision-making of jurors in critical and deleterious ways: Biased processing of evidence and information: This outcome is a central hallmark of confirmation bias.

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Mitigating the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

This means trial attorneys also feel that they can develop their own anecdotal and intuition-based strategies for oral voir dire, strategies that research has also found to be ineffective (as discussed in more detail in article two of our confirmation bias series). The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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

Jury Analyst

This means trial attorneys also feel that they can develop their own anecdotal and intuition-based strategies for oral voir dire, strategies that research has also found to be ineffective (as discussed in more detail in article 2 of our confirmation bias series). The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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

Jury Analyst

This means trial attorneys also feel that they can develop their own anecdotal and intuition-based strategies for oral voir dire, strategies that research has also found to be ineffective (as discussed in more detail in article 2 of our confirmation bias series). The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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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

Moreover, it explores the significance of scientific jury analysis in helping lawyers and litigators navigate the potential biases stemming from media exposure , empowering them to devise effective strategies. Scientific jury analysis offers valuable insights and tools to navigate the impact of media coverage effectively.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Litigants expect a fair trial, and introducing external evidence violates this expectation. As such, educational efforts and stricter controls are continuously implemented to safeguard the sanctity of jury deliberations. Pronounced jury misconduct can lead to civil litigation.