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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.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 4 CommentsDoes 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'. -
Shock and Awe – The Art of Using Focus Groups to Profile Highly Emotional Cases
by Carey CrantfordPosted on January 31, 2012 | 1 CommentThe author offers insight into gaining pre-trial feedback in high stakes and emotionally supercharged litigation. -
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.Posted on January 31, 2012 | 8 CommentsSuggestions for handling sensitive topics during voir dire. -
Things To Know About Being Interviewed on TV
by Elaine LewisPosted on November 29, 2011 | 2 CommentsA look at the reality of being interviewed for TV, from what to do when first invited to be interviewed, through what happens at the studio, to what can be expected after the interview. -
Book Review: “Evaluation for Personal Injury Claims”
by Wendy Saxon, Ph.D.Posted on November 29, 2011 | No CommentsContrary to popular belief, we who put heart and soul into working these civil cases want the truth to be known and honored. Routinely we examine the reports of psychologists and psychiatrists sensing and/or knowing that best practices were not utilized. And so we turn to and trust our experts […] -
Using Self-Efficacy for Witness Preparation
by Robert J. Cramer, Ph.D and Caroline H. Stroud, B.A and Matthew Ferrara, Ph.D.Posted on September 26, 2011 | 2 CommentsUsing the Self-Efficacy Approach to Witness Preparation. -
Fooled By Numbers: Why People Think That 24 Months Takes Longer Than 2 Years
by Mario Pandelaere, PhDPosted on September 26, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe author analyzes the way people percieve quantitative information and the way even numerical data is subject to biased interpretation. -
Artful Dodging in the Courtroom
by Todd Rogers, Ph.D. and Michael I. Norton, Ph.D.Posted on September 26, 2011 | No CommentsTaking a look at 'artful question dodgers' and a gorilla too! -
The Dangers of Disgust in the Courtroom
by Pascale Sophie Russell, Ph.D. and Roger Giner-Sorolla, Ph.D.Posted on July 26, 2011 | 1 CommentTwo kinds of anger are discussed: moral anger and moral disgust. Which would you like? -
Powerpoint® Presentation Compatibility: Be Prepared for Surprises
by Robert Featherly and Adam Wirtzfeld and Adam BloombergPosted on July 26, 2011 | No CommentsYou know that sinking feeling when your perfect Powerpoint is all messed up & you're on the road? How to avoid it.