Current Issue - March 2012
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Intellectual Property Cases: Ten Lessons From Pre-Trial Research
by Ellen Brickman, Ph.D.
and Julie Blackman, Ph.D.A look at ten ways mock jurors and focus group respondents view and process information in intellectual property cases.
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Principles in Persuasion: Beyond Characteristics of the Speaker
by Brad Bradshaw, Ph.D.What do you need to know about persuasion? The author of a recent book on persuasion summarizes the research so you know what to do now.
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The Art of Rehearsing for the Courtroom
by Suann Ingle, M.S.
and Nancy J. Geenen, M.A. Ed., J.D.Does it matter if you actually rehearse for mock trials? The answer is yes and these two consultants tell you why as well as the all-important ‘how’.
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Vocal Pitch in the Courtroom
by Jessica A. Boyle , M.A.
and Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.High voice, low voice, male voice, female voice? What the research says about your vocal pitch and persuasion in the courtroom.
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Road Warrior Tips (March, 2012)
by ASTC MembersDo you know what the nastiest, germiest thing in your hotel room is? Think again. And learn how to avoid taking bedbugs around the country with you!
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Harming Children: Uncovering and Overcoming Bias When Defending Sex Crimes Against Children
by Beth Bochnak, M.A.In our last issue we focused on ‘sensitive topics’ and approaching them successfully. Here’s another one: an SJQ (and the rationale for various questions) for defending those accused of sex crimes against children.
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A Big Book Filled With Big Ideas
by Steven E. Perkel, DSW, LCSWWhat can we learn from Thinking, Fast and Slow to inform litigation advocacy? Steve says ‘a lot’ but we have to give it time to percolate.
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Weird Science: How Misperceptions of Litigation Consulting Can Drive Juror Cynicism
by Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D.You probably saw the ‘Why does everyone hate jury duty?’ articles floating around the web. A trial consultant takes a look at the original article questioning our system and ponders how cynicism plays a role in the responses.
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Irises, Tulips, Last Minute Scrambles & Gratitude
by Rita R. Handrich, PhDUsually we keep this stuff from you. This issue though, a behind-the-scenes look at what members of the ASTC (American Society of Trial Consultants) are really like. Famous old saying: ‘Character will out’.
Previous Issue - January 2012
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Shock and Awe – The Art of Using Focus Groups to Profile Highly Emotional Cases
by Carey CrantfordThe author offers insight into gaining pre-trial feedback in high stakes and emotionally supercharged litigation.
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Smoking Dope and Burning Vaginas (Did I Just Say That Out Loud?) And Other Voir Dire Questions You Really Can Ask Out Loud
by Charlotte A. (Charli) Morris, M.A.Suggestions for handling sensitive topics during voir dire.
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Why We Might Be More Moral Than We Think: The Importance of Emotion for Moral Action and Moral Forecasting
by Rimma Teper
and Michael Inzlicht, Ph.D.
and Elizabeth Page-Gould, Ph.D.Don't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D. and Tara Trask Imagine yourself discovering a loophole in your company's financial software that would allow someone to siphon money out of corporate accounts essentially undetected. You recently found out that your youngest child needs…
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Talkin’ ‘bout our Generations: Are we who we wanted to be?
by Douglas L. Keene, Ph.D.
and Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.The four generations in the jury box: the same and yet, different.
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Road Warrior Tips
by Editorial StaffSecrets from trial consultants on getting where you need to go happier and more comfortably.
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The Use of Technology in Witness Preparation: Is the iPad2 for You?
by John D. Gilleland, Ph.D.Exploring the use of the iPad 2 to increase efficiency during witness preparation sessions.
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Business Development for Attorneys: Using Trial Consultants with End Clients
by Suann Ingle, M.S.
and Nancy Geenen, M.A. Ed. and J.D.This article explores often-overlooked opportunities to solidify the bond between litigation counsel and end client, especially the in-house counsel.
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In Law as in Life, the Power of Context
by Sam Sommers, Ph.D.Sam Sommer’s reviews his new book: Situations Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World.
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Sensitive Topics, Morality, Technology, and Client Services
by Rita Handrich, EditorEditor’s note for January 2012.
