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![By Brian Carney, WIN Interactive Trial lawyers enter the courtroom with a blind spot. They are eager for battle and they know their case inside and out. Contrast that with the jurors. They are probably becoming aware of the case for the first time. Most of them would rather not […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/header1-680x311.jpg "From start to finish: The role of visual thinking and visual aids throughout the trial preparation process")
From start to finish: The role of visual thinking and visual aids throughout the trial preparation process
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By Brian Carney, WIN Interactive Trial lawyers enter the courtroom with a blind spot. They are eager for battle and they know their case inside and out. Contrast that with the jurors. They are probably becoming aware of the case for the first time. Most of them would rather not […]
Current Issue - April, 2026 Vol. 34, No. 1
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![By Rachel Haselow, Nikoleta Despodova, Daniel Wolfe, and Richard Wiener Introduction In 2014, the Iowa Supreme Court used the term “deep-pocket jurisprudence” to describe litigation in which jurors assign more responsibility to the party more able to pay for damages (Huck v. Wyeth, Inc., 2014, p. 380) This idea was […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/header2-201x130.jpg "Intellectual Property Litigation: Beyond Deep Pockets")
Intellectual Property Litigation: Beyond Deep Pockets
Posted on April 2, 2026 | No CommentsBy Rachel Haselow, Nikoleta Despodova, Daniel Wolfe, and Richard Wiener Introduction In 2014, the Iowa Supreme Court used the term “deep-pocket jurisprudence” to describe litigation in which jurors assign more responsibility to the party more able to pay for damages (Huck v. Wyeth, Inc., 2014, p. 380) This idea was […] -
![By Leslie Ellis, Ph.D., The Caissa Group & Mia Breitenstein, George Washington University Forensic Psychology M.A. Student For legal professionals and trial consultants, AI has become a primary research tool—often without us realizing it. Google, Siri, and Alexa all use AI. For complex tasks, we turn to large language models […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/header3-201x130.png "When ‘Smarter’ Still Means Harder: Lessons Learned from an AI Model’s Flawed Literature Review")
When ‘Smarter’ Still Means Harder: Lessons Learned from an AI Model’s Flawed Literature Review
Posted on April 2, 2026 | No CommentsBy Leslie Ellis, Ph.D., The Caissa Group & Mia Breitenstein, George Washington University Forensic Psychology M.A. Student For legal professionals and trial consultants, AI has become a primary research tool—often without us realizing it. Google, Siri, and Alexa all use AI. For complex tasks, we turn to large language models […]
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![By Jaihyun Park, Neal Feigenson, and Ngayin Cheng Trial lawyers rely heavily upon the spoken word to persuade judges and juries, but many trials also feature visual media, including evidentiary photos and videos. What happens when the two collide? Specifically, can the words that lawyers use in their opening statements […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/Gemini_Generated_Image_za9gmmza9gmmza9g-201x130.png "In a world of video, words still matter: Verbal framing of body-worn camera video affects mock juror judgments")
In a world of video, words still matter: Verbal framing of body-worn camera video affects mock juror judgments
byBy Jaihyun Park, Neal Feigenson, and Ngayin Cheng Trial lawyers rely heavily upon the spoken word to persuade judges and juries, but many trials also feature visual media, including evidentiary photos and videos. What happens when the two collide? Specifically, can the words that lawyers use in their opening statements […]
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![By Nikoleta Despodova Modern jurors are impacted by a bevy of attitudes, experiences and biases which affect their decision-making in the courtroom. One such worldview that influences juror perspectives is locus of control (LOC). LOC describes an individual’s perception about the causation of events in their lives. Jurors can generally […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/LzeUxYzP1QtkMIbykTR8o-3000x2000-1-201x130.jpg "Understanding Family-Oriented Jurors Through Locus of Control: How Social Media Insights Can Shape Trial Strategy")
Understanding Family-Oriented Jurors Through Locus of Control: How Social Media Insights Can Shape Trial Strategy
byBy Nikoleta Despodova Modern jurors are impacted by a bevy of attitudes, experiences and biases which affect their decision-making in the courtroom. One such worldview that influences juror perspectives is locus of control (LOC). LOC describes an individual’s perception about the causation of events in their lives. Jurors can generally […]
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![By Travis N. Taylor, Ph.D.[1] Does political identity affect how partisans approach jury service? Partisanship in America permeates nearly every aspect of life. Shared partisanship with a candidate is the most powerful predictor of vote choice.[2] However, in recent years, partisanship has become much more than that; it […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/XcMdQHJb6rI61jUdKDwGl-5561x3707-1-201x130.jpg "The Effects of Partisanship on Jurors’ Perceptions of a Political Case")
The Effects of Partisanship on Jurors’ Perceptions of a Political Case
byBy Travis N. Taylor, Ph.D.[1] Does political identity affect how partisans approach jury service? Partisanship in America permeates nearly every aspect of life. Shared partisanship with a candidate is the most powerful predictor of vote choice.[2] However, in recent years, partisanship has become much more than that; it […]
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![Figure 1: Image generated by Dall-E 3 This article was prepared by the ASTC AI Task Force This is the second part of the two-part series. Uses and Limitations of AI Chatbots in Trial Consulting In Part I of this article we addressed some fundamentals concerning AI and AI […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture1-1-201x130.jpg "ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini Go Into a Bar . . . : The Potential and Pitfalls of AI Chatbots for Trial Consultants–PART II")
ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini Go Into a Bar . . . : The Potential and Pitfalls of AI Chatbots for Trial Consultants–PART II
byFigure 1: Image generated by Dall-E 3 This article was prepared by the ASTC AI Task Force This is the second part of the two-part series. Uses and Limitations of AI Chatbots in Trial Consulting In Part I of this article we addressed some fundamentals concerning AI and AI […]
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![Photo by Lara Jameson Richard Gabriel and Michelle Rey LaRocca recently completed and published the second phase report in the Trust in Justice project. This expansive work included collected substantial survey data in the first phase, conducting numerous focus groups in the second phase, and implementing the recommendations in the […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-photo-8899233edit_OriginalPhotobyLaraJameson-201x130.jpeg "Trust in Justice: A Mid-Project Interview with the Researchers")
Trust in Justice: A Mid-Project Interview with the Researchers
byPhoto by Lara Jameson Richard Gabriel and Michelle Rey LaRocca recently completed and published the second phase report in the Trust in Justice project. This expansive work included collected substantial survey data in the first phase, conducting numerous focus groups in the second phase, and implementing the recommendations in the […]
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![Photo by Meruyert Gonullu Article by Alyssa Elliott A recent article from the Liberty University Law Review advocated for the prohibition of social media research on jurors. The author argues: “Trial courts and trial counsel need clear guidance on this issue of Internet research about prospective jurors…[T]he improper use of […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-meruyert-gonullu-6589076-201x130.jpeg "A Response to the Potential Limiting Social Media Research on Jurors")
A Response to the Potential Limiting Social Media Research on Jurors
byPhoto by Meruyert Gonullu Article by Alyssa Elliott A recent article from the Liberty University Law Review advocated for the prohibition of social media research on jurors. The author argues: “Trial courts and trial counsel need clear guidance on this issue of Internet research about prospective jurors…[T]he improper use of […]