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WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION FOR “NUCLEAR VERDICTS”

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The nuclear verdict trend continues to be perpetuated as jurors hear about other cases with large awards; these once-extreme verdicts become normalized and begin to set a new standard for what juries consider to be reasonable, and the growth of the social media landscape has amplified this effect.

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Four brilliant podcasts

Forensic Psychologist

The two are simultaneously entertaining and enlightening as they tackle the mundane realities of prison life: the delicate dance of choosing a cellie, furtive sexual encounters with visitors, what it's like to grow old and frail behind bars, race relations, and creative ways to keep pets. Their endorsement is paying off in good publicity.