I recently participated in a roundtable on the topic of virtual depositions for the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Class Action, Mass Tort, and Multi-District Litigation Practice Group. The panelists, which also included magistrate judges and practicing attorneys,… Read More
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How Does a Zoom Trial Work?
When considering your team’s technological capabilities and needs as your virtual (or semi-virtual) trial approaches, it’s critical to understand how that trial is going to vary from what you’re used to. A Zoom trial can be unfamiliar and overwhelming, even… Read More
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Strategy and Psychology of Jury Selection
This post offers excerpts1 from an interview with LI’s Director of Jury Research, Dr. Christina Marinakis, by professional poker player Zachary Elwood, on his podcast entitled, “People Who Read People.” Listen to the full episode on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, or… Read More
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How to Tell Your Company Story (so Plaintiffs Don’t Do It for You)
“I came in here with pictures of stop signs. I came in here with pictures of rampant corporate neglect. We have a duty here as a jury. We are holding corporations accountable. This is one of the things they are… Read More
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20 Lessons Learned from Trials in the COVID Era – Part 2
COVID-19 has shifted much of the litigation process into unfamiliar virtual territory. Luckily, we’ve assisted with quite a few trials during this period, and have emerged with some valuable experiences and lessons. In Part 1, we covered our top tips… Read More
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20 Lessons Learned from Trials in the COVID Era – Part 1
Having assisted with nearly a dozen jury trials during the COVID-19 pandemic, both in person and by Zoom, we’ve learned a lot along the way. While courts and litigators are adapting admirably to social-distancing protocols and the increased (or total)… Read More
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Jury Pool Composition Post COVID-19
It has been nearly a year since that initial phase of lockdowns in the United States. And with a backlog of trials that only swells as time passes, many jurisdictions are desperate for measures that would allow jury trials to… Read More