Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

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.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someone’s legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making.

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Jury Selection Litigation Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The reality is that a jury, following the jury instructions can find significant negligent conduct they object to, but conclude it did not cause the harm plaintiff is complaining about. Causation should be talked about in jury selection. Consider using the David Ball technique of providing ideas in jury selection.

Burden Of Proof 100

Burden Of Proof Jury Instructions Jury Selection Evidence 100

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

In our previous article, “Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation ”, we explored the concept of confirmation bias and its profound effects on jury selection and decision-making processes. Pseudoscience is based on subjectivity and intuition, rather than objectivity and empiricism.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Media coverage that aligns with jurors’ preconceptions can strengthen their biases, hindering their ability to evaluate evidence objectively. This issue is more important to consider than ever, as the seemingly endless amount of online information allows for the selective consumption of biased information [5].

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Jury Instructions Evidence Voir Dire 40

CaseFox

AUGUST 28, 2023

The attorneys can also object to the potential jurors in two ways: 1. Technology can be really helpful when it comes to the jury selection process. In this, you can involve jury members to talk and take part in the process of questioning. The Bottom Line Voir dire is an essential part of the jury selection process.

Voir Dire 52

Voir Dire Jury Selection Technology Objections 52

Practice Panther

AUGUST 12, 2024

addresses conflicts of interest, which can arise from relationships that might compromise your ability to represent a client objectively. Let’s say you’re involved in a jury selection process and want to know more about potential jurors. ABA Rule 1.7 Meanwhile, ABA Rule 8.4 ABA Rule 3.5(b)

Jury Selection 101

Jury Selection Court Rules Objections Legal Services 101