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“A Parade of Horribles”—Broccoli, Burial Markets, and Justice Scalia’s Wife: The Role of Analogies in Human Decision-Making from Justices to Jurors
by Ryan A. Malphurs, Ph.D. and L. Hailey DrescherPosted on May 29, 2012 | 7 CommentsAdopting lessons learned at the Supreme Court in using analogies to assist in telling your story at trial. -
Book Review: Ideology, Psychology, and Law
by Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on May 29, 2012 | 2 CommentsA review of the new encyclopedia of the intersection of the law and mind sciences: Ideology, Psychology, and the Law (2012). -
Juror Questions: Why Attorneys Should Embrace Allowing Jurors To Ask Questions of Witnesses
by Andrea Krebel, Ph.D.Posted on May 29, 2012 | 16 CommentsHere's a look at the reasons why attorneys would do well to embrace rather than resist the submission of juror questions for witnesses. -
Racism, Bias, Expert and Crazy Witnesses and a Whole Lot More
by Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on May 29, 2012 | No CommentsMuch has happened since we last published and we have attempted to keep up with it by bringing you multiple articles on current topics. Racism and bias are our wheelhouse in the world of trial consulting and so we have two articles for you on that arena. First, a research […] -
Intellectual Property Cases: Ten Lessons From Pre-Trial Research
by Ellen Brickman, Ph.D. and Julie Blackman, Ph.D.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 4 CommentsA look at ten ways mock jurors and focus group respondents view and process information in intellectual property cases. -
Principles in Persuasion: Beyond Characteristics of the Speaker
by Brad Bradshaw, Ph.D.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 CommentWhat 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. -
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'. -
Vocal Pitch in the Courtroom
by Jessica A. Boyle , M.A. and Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 6 CommentsHigh voice, low voice, male voice, female voice? What the research says about your vocal pitch and persuasion in the courtroom. -
Road Warrior Tips (March, 2012)
by ASTC MembersPosted on March 27, 2012 | 1 CommentDo 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! -
Harming Children: Uncovering and Overcoming Bias When Defending Sex Crimes Against Children
by Beth Bochnak, M.A.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 1 CommentIn 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.