After being regularly exposed to Reptile tactics for nearly 15 years, how are defense witnesses STILL being “Reptiled” at deposition, resulting in c...
In civil litigation, defendants or key defense witnesses exhibiting lingering negative thinking patterns can spell economic and strategic trouble fo...
One of the hottest topics in civil litigation of late is nuclear verdicts. Presentations, articles, and books have been written on the topic. The de...
Jurors struggle with deciding a “fair” amount to award a plaintiff in damages. We know this because they say so—not only in research like mock trial...
In early 2021, Courtroom Sciences Consultants published the results of research conducted throughout the second half of 2020 that revealed positive ...
In an era of neuropsychological manipulation and plaintiff reptile tactics, witnesses are even more susceptible to being thwarted by their own emotion...
For defense counsel and claims professionals handling medical malpractice cases and other matters involving healthcare defendants, it is particularly ...
Traditional preparation techniques are not sufficient for the emotional and psychological manipulation witnesses endure during Reptile style questioni...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. is joined by Associate Attorney Jeffrey Oates, Attorney Kristin Petty, and Attorney Jason Preciphs from the law firm of Rob...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about unique voir dire questions, particularly around damages, to help attorneys improve their jury selection process...
Jonathan Wohlwend, Associate Attorney at Bradley, joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. to talk about Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and the legal implications aroun...
B ill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks all about expert witness testimony. Bill shares his thoughts on how to select experts for trial testimony. One optio...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. and Ava Hernandez join host Steve Wood, Ph.D. for another edition of From the Trenches where they discuss recent observatio...
Paul Motz, Shareholder and Trial Attorney, at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to dispel several myths around litig...
Steve Wood, Ph.D. joins host Ava Hernandez to discuss his background and how he got into the litigation consulting business. Steve shares details on...
Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. answers another round of podcast listener mail: - What is the best timing for witness training? - What is the best routine ...
Nationally recognized and renowned memory expert Dr. Elizabeth Loftus joins Steve Wood, Ph.D. for the first part of a two-part episode about memory....
The “nuclear verdict” is a term recently coined to refer to unexpectedly high damage awards that appear to exceed rational parameters in civil cases. ...
An increasing number of cases are now being resolved based upon their perceptual value at the jury level, rather than their realistic economic worth. ...
In civil litigation, jurors are instructed to find the truth by impartially evaluating the evidence and coming to an unbiased conclusion. Unfortunatel...
Since 2009, Don Keenan and David Ball, the Reptile founders, claim to have generated over $8 billion in settlements and verdicts. While that figure is...
Because the courtroom is predicated on the notion of persuasion, social influence can play a pivotal role in the decision-making process of attorneys,...
Increasing polarization in American politics has led to a substantial shift in civil juror decision-making and jury verdicts. This presentation examin...
Mock trials and jury research, such as focus groups, are essential for trial preparation. They help attorneys refine their arguments, anticipate iss...
The media’s pervasive presence in daily life carries significant implications for legal proceedings and litigation practices. Whether traditional so...
Echoing is a common and often used concept in daily communication, often without being consciously recognized. The rationale behind echoing is that ...
A critical question facing attorneys, litigation consultants, and scholars is the extent to which political affiliation may influence juror verdicts...
Trying to predict juror decisions can feel like a high-stakes game of psychological chess. Attorneys frequently analyze patterns or characteristics ...
Successful plaintiff attorneys in litigation, particularly in commercial disputes, exhibit unique traits that distinguish and empower them to advoca...
Medical malpractice expert witnesses are thought to play a pivotal role in guiding courts and juries through the complexities of healthcare standard...