“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
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Preparing Witnesses for the COVID Courtroom
Trials have resumed in courts around the country, ushering in an unprecedented era of changes in trial practice and in the physical setting of the courtroom to account for COVID-19. These changes are designed to help maintain a safe environment,… Read More
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Giving Thanks 2020
It’s been a rough year. We can all agree on that. And yet, the amazing work of those serving vital causes continues. Even in the toughest times, great people at great organizations always step up to lend a hand to… Read More
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What Pandemic Misinformation Teaches Us About Improving Our Own Case Stories
At this point, one could make a strong argument that misinformation about the novel coronavirus has proliferated even beyond the virus itself. Unproven treatments, conspiracy theories, and the politicization of protective measures are but a few examples. Which probably shouldn’t surprise… Read More
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How to Improve Negotiations, Part 2: Psychological Tools
The human brain is extraordinary, but it is limited in how much information it can process. Our minds simply cannot handle the effort necessary to take in everything we see, hear, or read. Because of this, we’re often influenced by… Read More