by Amanda Perez | Apr 7, 2021 | Jury Selection, Podcast
Social scientists use the term implicit or unconscious bias to refer to stereotypes or attitudes that operate without an individual’s conscious awareness or control. These attitudes or stereotypes can affect a person’s thoughts, actions, and decisions in reference to...
by Jury Analyst | Mar 18, 2021 | Focus Group, Jury Selection, Trial Law, Voir Dire
Every law student learns about Batson v. Kentucky, the landmark 1986 U.S. Supreme Court case that held that a prosecutor cannot strike potential jurors based on race in a criminal trial. That principle was later extended to civil litigation, with the Supreme Court...
by Jury Analyst | Mar 12, 2021 | Jury Selection
Like previously discussed in our blog, supplemental juror questionnaires (SJQs) are essential to getting the best possible jury and, in turn, winning your case. With COVID-19 continuing to ravage the United States, SJQs are becoming more widely used and...
by Jury Analyst | Mar 5, 2021 | Law Profession, Law Technology
The legal service industry is still on the brink of a ai revolution and we can’t wait to change it with you. Join us, won’t you? The firm launched with the belief that pre-litigation services will be most successful when they are accessible to majority of plaintiff...
by Jury Analyst | Jan 13, 2021 | Jury Selection, Law Technology
Human interaction and socializing was completely transformed in the early 2000s when social media platforms began to gain popularity. In 2005, only 5% of the US adult population used social media, 15 years later that number is now around 80%.(1) Social media has gone...
by Jury Analyst | Dec 19, 2020 | Focus Group
As previously discussed online focus groups can play a major role in whether or not you will win your case. Of course, attorney skill and the strength of a case are of great importance, focus groups can help drive new attorneys and even weak cases to a win if used...
by Jury Analyst | Nov 19, 2020 | Jury Selection, Law Profession, Voir Dire
In-Person Vs. Virtual Trials in Times of COVID-19 COVID-19 has completely changed the way we do nearly everything in life. From going to the store to family gatherings, things are different. The effect of COVID-19 is especially salient in the court system. In the...
by Jury Analyst | Nov 4, 2020 | Law Profession, Law Technology, Plaintiff Trends
Persuasion is key in court cases and one of the best tools to persuade the jury is an expert witness. Witnesses are brought in for trials as tools to strengthen your claims and overall case through their expert testimony. Experts have advanced knowledge on specific...
by Jury Analyst | Oct 22, 2020 | Focus Group, Jury Selection, Law Profession, Plaintiff Trends, Trial Law, Voir Dire
Jurors’ Perceptions of the Jury Selection Process and Why It Matters The most experienced attorneys know that jury selection can make or break your case. It does not matter how much you prepare for the trial or how great your evidence may be, you can still lose...
by Jury Analyst | Oct 6, 2020 | Law Profession, Voir Dire
Jury diversity has been an often-discussed problem in many legal cases for decades. Prior to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, jury diversity did not exist. Juries were almost entirely composed of white Christian males. Racial minorities, women, and...
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