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 for those who consider themselves tech-savvy.
Litigation Insights’ presentation technology consultants have assisted clients with
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Strategy and Psychology of Jury Selection
This post contains quotations1 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 iHeartRadio.
On the Game Theory of Voir Dire
The best
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 responsible for, but our duty as a citizen – my duty as a juror &ndash
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 for conducting effective voir dire/jury selection in a virtual or semi-virtual setting. Now, we move
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) use of video-conference platforms like Zoom, it’s still a novel experience for many. So, for
Our Top 10 Blogs of 2020
2020 may thankfully be in the rear view, but be sure not to miss our most popular and talked-about blogs of this past year. Some are older entries that continue to prove invaluable to litigators; others reflect just how much 2020 has changed the legal landscape. Either way, we believe they offer crucial insights for
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 proceed. Some jurisdictions have begun conducting jury trials via electronic means, using videoconferencing software like
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, but as we know, they have required litigants and court staff to adapt and adjust
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 those in need.
So, we felt it was as important as ever to take this
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 us. Misinformation is its own modern-day plague. Back in 2018 (those sweet, simple times), it