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Vol. 22/No. 5 September 2010 Archive
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![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 […] -
![Divorce 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 […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/BlountPrattdivorce-201x130.jpg "“I Hate That #@*%!”: Overcoming the He-Said She-Said Battle in Family Law Cases")
“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 […] -
![I remember the first time it happened – we were in a pretty big city in the Midwest, federal court, well before 9-11. Some of the jurors were from outside the city. The defendant was Pakistani and there was a question from the judge (no attorney questioning allowed) about whether […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/WileyHijab-180x130.jpg "Holy War: Juror Questionnaires for Cases with Middle Eastern, Arab, Muslim or Anyone-Who-Might-Be-One-of- the-Above Parties")
Holy War: Juror Questionnaires for Cases with Middle Eastern, Arab, Muslim or Anyone-Who-Might-Be-One-of- the-Above Parties
by Diane WileyPosted on September 1, 2010 | 1 CommentI remember the first time it happened – we were in a pretty big city in the Midwest, federal court, well before 9-11. Some of the jurors were from outside the city. The defendant was Pakistani and there was a question from the judge (no attorney questioning allowed) about whether […] -
![Andy Sheldon and Beth Bonora discuss trial consulting in this landmark case "Neshoba: The Price of Freedom" is a newly released documentary by Micki Dickoff and Tony Pagano that focuses on one of the most notorious crimes of the Civil Rights Era and the long road to justice that followed. The […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/NeshobaKellensentencing-180x130.jpg "Working for Justice in Neshoba County, Mississippi")
Working for Justice in Neshoba County, Mississippi
by Beth FoleyPosted on September 1, 2010 | 1 CommentAndy Sheldon and Beth Bonora discuss trial consulting in this landmark case "Neshoba: The Price of Freedom" is a newly released documentary by Micki Dickoff and Tony Pagano that focuses on one of the most notorious crimes of the Civil Rights Era and the long road to justice that followed. The […] -
![This month’s Favorite Thing provided by Wendy Saxon who specializes in the defense of public entities in Los Angeles. “When I get the jury names, I go on the county website and locate public access to civil and criminal cases. Each search costs $1. Since this is public […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/tje4-201x123.png "Favorite Thing for September 2010")
Favorite Thing for September 2010
byPosted on September 1, 2010 | No CommentsThis month’s Favorite Thing provided by Wendy Saxon who specializes in the defense of public entities in Los Angeles. “When I get the jury names, I go on the county website and locate public access to civil and criminal cases. Each search costs $1. Since this is public […] -
Note from the Editor
by Rita Handrich, EditorPosted on September 1, 2010 | No CommentsAs you page through this issue, you’ll see content on shadow juries, managing and mentoring Millennials, a review of the iJuror application for the iPad, recommendations on family law disputes, some research on damages presentation, thoughts on communication and gender of attorney, supplemental jury questionnaire items for Arab or Muslim […]