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Solution Focused Mediation
by Fredrike P. BanninkPosted on September 1, 2008 | No Comments“Winning will depend on not wanting other people to lose.” –R. Wright. Nonzero. History, Evolution and Human Cooperation INTRODUCTION Using mediation, conflicts can often be resolved rapidly, economically and at an early stage, with a satisfying outcome for the clients involved. From the perspective of ‘game theory’ mediation revolves […] -
Using the Science of Persuasion in the Courtroom
by Edward Burkley, Ph.D. and Darshon AndersonPosted on September 1, 2008 | No CommentsOftentimes, our ultimate goal when interacting with others is to change their mind and eventually their behavior. This change is called persuasion (Brock & Green, 2005). The judicial process is itself a display of social interaction with the ultimate goal of persuasion, from the authoritative figure of the judge to […] -
RSS: Your Easy Button for the Internet
by Tammy Metzger, J.D. and Caryn TabagPosted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsImagine having an entire research team that works around the clock, scouring the internet to compile and organize a personalized newspaper — just for you — every day. Relevant information is immediately organized into a familiar, easily searchable format and there are no ads. Does that sound too good to […] -
Getting Beyond the Catchy Phrase and Creating a Trial Theme that Truly Works
by Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D.Posted on July 1, 2008 | 2 CommentsBy now, the advice to “use a trial theme” is or should be familiar to any practicing litigator. It is intuitive to discover and use a statement that unifies and embraces your view of the entire case. But crafting the right theme involves much more than […] -
Forensic Virtual Models in the Courtroom-An Introduction
by Eugene Liscio, P. Eng.Posted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsOver the years technology has pushed the evolution of demonstrative evidence to the point where it can effectively bring the events of an accident or crime scene to the jury. Understandably, the pace of change has been slow, but even today most lawyers and accident reconstructionists are familiar with 3D […] -
Our July 2008 Favorite Thing
by Rita Handrich, EditorPosted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsWe don’t think there’s much to ponder, think about, consider, or ruminate on here. We don’t think it matters if you are partial to redheads right now. We do think that once you take a look at our TJE Favorite Thing for July, you’ll be partial to redheads in a […] -
Four Generations in the Jury Box: Tailor Your Message, Make the Connection
by Cam Marstonby Cam MarstonPosted on May 1, 2008 | No CommentsThere has been a lot of buzz lately about generational challenges in the workforce as companies struggle to make sense of the different needs and perspectives of four distinct generations working side by side. Businesses worldwide have entire budgets dedicated to understanding how to connect with employees and customers based […] -
Practical Tools for Staying Organized during Voir Dire and Jury Selection
by Kelley TobinPosted on May 1, 2008 | 3 CommentsIf your legal pad and seating chart with one-inch squares are no longer cutting it to manage all the information you learn during voir dire, keep reading. The challenges for the trial lawyer during voir dire are many. Establishing rapport, building a theme framework, and laying grounds for cause […] -
How to Successfully Integrate an iPod into Your Litigation Practice
by David W. MykelPosted on May 1, 2008 | No CommentsApple’s iPod has infiltrated every aspect of our lives (music, videos, movies, television), so it is no surprise that it is now being used in litigation practices nationwide. In this article, I will walk you through the various ways in which you can turn an iPod into an effective ally […] -
Witness Preparation: Hidden False Assumptions, Real Truths and Recommendations (Part One)
by David Illig, Ph.D.Posted on May 1, 2008 | No CommentsIntroduction Attorneys and witnesses make basic assumptions that greatly impact their behavior both in preparation for testimony and testimony itself. Some of the assumptions are accurate, very obvious and attorneys consciously know they are using these assumptions. These assumptions are “in awareness and fully conscious” to attorneys and witnesses. […]