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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
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