We recently conducted a focus group, along with a nationwide survey of over 150 respondents, that shed light on how the internet – and particularly social media – has influenced juror’s attitudes, experiences, and expectations toward customer service. What we… Read More
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Top 10 Litigation Insights Blogs of 2019
As we move into the New Year, don’t miss out on our top blogs of 2019! Whether recently published or old favorites, here’s what our readers enjoyed most during the past year: Top 10 Blogs of 2019 10) Should My… Read More
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How Do “Anchors” Affect Damage Awards for Pain and Suffering?
“You can’t place a value on human life.” “No amount of money can bring someone back.” These are quotes we hear over and over from mock jurors, as they struggle to place a value on someone else’s suffering. Jurors often… Read More
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Giving Thanks to Great Nonprofits (2019)
As has become a tradition of sorts, we wanted to take this Thanksgiving opportunity to shine a light on the wonderful nonprofit organizations Litigation Insights has worked with throughout 2019 (or will work with by year’s end). We’ve had such… Read More
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How a Royal Wedding Shed Light on Implicit Bias
A Royal Couple v. The Press In early October of 2019, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, took new steps in what has been described as an ongoing battle between the couple and the British Press. In separate filings,… Read More
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Does Trial Length Increase Jury Damages?
During a particularly lengthy hardship and jury selection process recently in the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL) court, a client of ours brought in some interesting research his firm had conducted over the past four years in that venue. For asbestos cases that saw… Read More
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What Should I Expect from a Jury Research Report?
From what we’ve seen in our many years of researching jurors and assisting trial teams, there are two main types of final work product a client can receive from a jury consultant after a mock trial or focus group project:… Read More
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What’s the Best Presentation Software for Presenting Documents at Trial?
We often get questions about what presentation software to use for presenting documents at hearings, arbitrations, and trial. As is so often the case, using the tool best suited for the situation can really make a difference in the outcome… Read More
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4 Realities of Using Graphics in Trial (According to a Great Trial Attorney)
At Litigation Insights, we’ve had decades to work with trial graphics and technology. But ours is an assisting role; we experience the world of trial graphics from one side – the consultant’s. As such, we wanted to learn more about… Read More
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How to Counteract the Anchoring Effects of a Plaintiff’s Damages Request
Question: How did the jury arrive at the decision to award the plaintiff $20 million in damages? Actual Juror #1: We came up with a percentage approach, and that’s what we all discussed. We started with what she was asking for… Read More