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ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini Go Into a Bar . . . : The Potential and Pitfalls of AI Chatbots for Trial Consultants–PART 1: What Are AI Chatbots
Posted on March 4, 2024 | No CommentsFigure 1: Image generated by Dall-E 3 This article was prepared by the ASTC AI Task Force This is Part 1 of the two-part series on the application of AI and AI Chatbots to the field of trial consulting. A key to understanding the potential (and drawbacks) of AI Chatbots […] -
Thinking IS Communicating: Using EEG Data from Mock Jurors
Posted on March 4, 2024 | No CommentsBy Lotfi Ben Othmane & Clint Townson The field of jury consulting has been assailed as non-scientific for decades (Kressel & Kressel, 2002). Even now, the value of consulting is questioned by some at the highest tiers of the legal system (Zoppo, 2023). A big part of the critique has […] -
Trial Analytics: Efficient Evaluation of Juror Questionnaires Using Cluster Analysis
Posted on March 4, 2024 | No CommentsPhoto by Alina Grubnyak Analytics refers to the systematic analysis of data for the purpose of discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns. Analytics is critical to informed and effective decision-making in science, business, sports, economics, defense, international relations, and countless other fields. Trial analytics refers to the use of […] -
A Bridge from Past to Future: A Conversation Between Two TJE Editors
Posted on May 22, 2023 | No CommentsThe Jury Expert is entering a new era, with a fresh staff of editors, authors, and ideas. To re-launch the publication, we asked a huge contributor to the old TJE (Rita Handrich) and a contributor to the new TJE (Clint Townson) to share their thoughts and reflections on TJE and […] -
It Matters Who Conducts Internet Research on Potential Jurors: An Internet Research Firm v. Law Firm Comparison
Posted on May 22, 2023 | No CommentsThe impact of the internet on jury trials has been dramatic, opening up new avenues for both uncovering information about potential jurors for jury selection purposes and inappropriate, and potential, misconduct by jurors.[1] For jury selection, the internet provides resources with which to understand potential jurors (and identify potentially favorable […] -
The Underdog Effect
Posted on May 22, 2023 | No CommentsIf April showers bring May flowers, what does March bring? This year it was crushed brackets as unprecedented wins by Cinderella teams made their way into the Final Four. Traditional water cooler chatter was replaced by discussions about top seeded teams being bested by lower ranked teams. With the obvious […] -
Courtroom Nostalgia: The Rural American Courthouse
by American Society of Trial Consultants membersPosted on May 1, 2010 | No CommentsMembership in the American Society of Trial Consultants gives access to a collegial email list where members are able to ask questions and share experiences. This week a discussion began on rural courthouses without metal detectors even in this post 9-11 era. As members began to share their experiences in […] -
ASTC 2010 Conference
by ASTC OfficePosted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe American Society of Trial Consultant's Annual Conference for 2010! Minneapolis, Minnesota June 17-20, 2010 Come to beautiful downtown Minneapolis the weekend of June 17-20, 2010 for ASTC's 2010 annual conference and 'Perfect Your Game'. Come hear what our experts (many of whom have written for The Jury Expert) have […] -
ASTC 28th Annual Conference: Raising the Bar, Experiencing New Heights
by Cynthia Cohen, ASTC PresidentPosted on March 1, 2009 | No CommentsExperience powerfully interactive programs Trial consulting is reaching new heights in 2009. The Jury Expert has reached its broadest audience ever and ASTC’s Annual Conference is poised to offer one of its best programs in history. The ASTC’s 28th Annual Conference adds to its rich foundation of teaching what […]