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Women Drop Groping Lawsuit Against Indiana Attorney General

Insurance Journal

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Four women who accused Curtis Hill of drunkenly groping them at a bar when he was Indiana’s attorney general dropped their civil lawsuit against him hours before jury selection was set to begin on Monday. The women …

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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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DON’T WIN THE BATTLE BUT LOSE THE WAR OVER CAUSATION AS A TRIAL ISSUE

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Causation should be talked about in jury selection. Consider using the David Ball technique of providing ideas in jury selection. Remind the jury in jury selection, opening statement, witness testimony and in final argument the law only requires proof that something is more likely than not.

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

Attorney at Work

Jury selection. Various studies have identified implicit bias in the legal world as it relates to: Hiring, promotion, pay and responsibilities as these concepts are affected by gender, race, appearance, age and sexual preferences. Client representation. Relationships.

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Be Alert for Conspiracy Thinkers in Jury Selection

Your Trial Message

What might it mean for your case if the jury […] By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: As your juror hears testimony from a banking executive, is she thinking that banks are secretly controlling society? As another juror hears from a medical expert, is he thinking that experts like that are the ones who caused the “covid hoax”?

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John Tolley: How to Be a Top Trial Lawyer in Your Niche

Attorney at Work

Lastly, if you want to be a good trial lawyer you have to be able to select the best possible jury, and that means you need to be up to date on current events. Jury selection is the most important part of trial — it’s the only time you have to speak to the jury and let them answer you back.

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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.