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![Figure 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 […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture1-1-397x311.jpg "ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini Go Into a Bar . . . : The Potential and Pitfalls of AI Chatbots for Trial Consultants–PART 1: What Are AI Chatbots")
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Figure 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 […]
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![How many times have you debriefed jurors after they rendered their verdict and been surprised by what they told you? In particular, how many times have you had to smile and maintain your composure as jurors tell you about something that played a major role forming the verdict and you […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Ferrara-6-factors-500-px-201x130.gif "The Psychology of Voir Dire")
The Psychology of Voir Dire
by Matthew L. Ferrara, Ph.D.Posted on November 1, 2010 | 1 CommentHow many times have you debriefed jurors after they rendered their verdict and been surprised by what they told you? In particular, how many times have you had to smile and maintain your composure as jurors tell you about something that played a major role forming the verdict and you […] -
![As evidence and common sense suggest, forepersons have more impact on trial outcomes than the average juror (Devine, Clayton, Dunford, Seying & Pryce, 2001). For this reason, studying them has interested researchers for decades. This accumulated research knowledge reveals common foreperson behavioral tendencies, traits and attributes, as well as possible […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Feller-jury-selection.jpg "What the literature tells us about the jury foreperson")
What the literature tells us about the jury foreperson
by Traci FellerPosted on November 1, 2010 | No CommentsAs evidence and common sense suggest, forepersons have more impact on trial outcomes than the average juror (Devine, Clayton, Dunford, Seying & Pryce, 2001). For this reason, studying them has interested researchers for decades. This accumulated research knowledge reveals common foreperson behavioral tendencies, traits and attributes, as well as possible […] -
![Our favorite thing this month will (if not already) be a favorite thing of travelers everywhere. It’s provided by Bruce Beal–and without further ado: It’s SeatGuru! Bruce says: "One example: It shows the seat maps (with ratings) for all of the major air carriers. I know it […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/seatguru.png "Favorite Thing for November 2010")
Favorite Thing for November 2010
by Rita Handrich, EditorPosted on November 1, 2010 | No CommentsOur favorite thing this month will (if not already) be a favorite thing of travelers everywhere. It’s provided by Bruce Beal–and without further ado: It’s SeatGuru! Bruce says: "One example: It shows the seat maps (with ratings) for all of the major air carriers. I know it […] -
![You know how ‘they’ say as you get older, time seems to fly by faster? 2010 has absolutely flown by for me. This is our last issue for 2010 and we wanted to offer a full plate (so to speak) as you go into the holidays. To that end, we […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/tje4-201x123.png "Editor’s Note")
Editor’s Note
by Rita Handrich, EditorPosted on November 1, 2010 | No CommentsYou know how ‘they’ say as you get older, time seems to fly by faster? 2010 has absolutely flown by for me. This is our last issue for 2010 and we wanted to offer a full plate (so to speak) as you go into the holidays. To that end, we […] -
![See Part 1 of this article: Tattoos, Tolerance, Technology, and TMI: Welcome to the land of the Millennials (aka Generation Y) in the July 2010 issue of The Jury Expert “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/KeeneHandrichhammock-180x130.jpg "Between Coddling and Contempt: Managing and Mentoring Millennials")
Between Coddling and Contempt: Managing and Mentoring Millennials
by Douglas L. Keene, Ph.D. and Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on September 1, 2010 | 7 CommentsSee Part 1 of this article: Tattoos, Tolerance, Technology, and TMI: Welcome to the land of the Millennials (aka Generation Y) in the July 2010 issue of The Jury Expert “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just […] -
![It's 2010. Why are we even talking about gender and the practice of law? Haven't we already "Come a long way, baby?" Hasn't the powerful female lawyer portrayed on the myriad TV legal dramas sent the message to the public that being a good lawyer has nothing to do with […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Dominiccartoonspeak-144x130.jpg "Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Does What We’re Made of Make a Difference in the Courtroom?")
Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Does What We’re Made of Make a Difference in the Courtroom?
by Laura Dominic, M.A.Posted on September 1, 2010 | 5 CommentsIt's 2010. Why are we even talking about gender and the practice of law? Haven't we already "Come a long way, baby?" Hasn't the powerful female lawyer portrayed on the myriad TV legal dramas sent the message to the public that being a good lawyer has nothing to do with […] -
![In today's world of high stakes litigation, we have one question: Why wouldn't you use a shadow jury? It's very likely that your opponent is using one. What once was limited to the pages of a John Grisham novel is becoming more common in the courtroom. A shadow jury reduces […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/RudolphTraskspotlight-180x130.jpg "Out of the Shadows, Into the Jury Box")
Out of the Shadows, Into the Jury Box
by Alexandra Rudolph, M.S. and Tara TraskPosted on September 1, 2010 | 1 CommentIn today's world of high stakes litigation, we have one question: Why wouldn't you use a shadow jury? It's very likely that your opponent is using one. What once was limited to the pages of a John Grisham novel is becoming more common in the courtroom. A shadow jury reduces […] -
![The concurrent presentation of liability and damages evidence in a unitary trial poses a challenge for the defense attorney: how much attention should be paid to each component? The defense attorney can either counter the plaintiff's damages recommendation with one of her own (lower in size), or she can refuse […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Groebe-dollar-sign-180x130.jpg "Case Strategy for the Civil Defendant: The Effects of Injury Severity and Rebuttals on Liability and Damages")
Case Strategy for the Civil Defendant: The Effects of Injury Severity and Rebuttals on Liability and Damages
by Matt Groebe, M.A.Posted on September 1, 2010 | 1 CommentThe concurrent presentation of liability and damages evidence in a unitary trial poses a challenge for the defense attorney: how much attention should be paid to each component? The defense attorney can either counter the plaintiff's damages recommendation with one of her own (lower in size), or she can refuse […] -
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“I Hate That #@*%!”: Overcoming the He-Said She-Said Battle in Family Law Cases
by Andrea Blount, Ph.D. and Paula Pratt, J.D.Posted on September 1, 2010 | No CommentsDivorce is one of life's most stressful events, rated by some as more stressful than being fired, having a major personal injury or illness, or even going to jail. On top of the many life changes and uncertainties that come with divorce is the divorce process itself, multiplying stress with […] -
![Few electronic devices have inspired the levels of techno-lust witnessed with Apple's iPad tablet. Selling nearly three and a half million of the devices in just the first quarter after its launch, the Apple iPad has also inspired a wave of applications ("apps") seeking to take advantage of the […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/KBB-iJuror-screen-201x130.png "Could The iPad Pick Your Next Jury? A Review of the iJuror App")
Could The iPad Pick Your Next Jury? A Review of the iJuror App
by Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D.Posted on September 1, 2010 | 4 CommentsFew electronic devices have inspired the levels of techno-lust witnessed with Apple's iPad tablet. Selling nearly three and a half million of the devices in just the first quarter after its launch, the Apple iPad has also inspired a wave of applications ("apps") seeking to take advantage of the […]