Poor deposition testimony greatly widens the gap between the real and perceived economic value of a case, putting a client in an unfavorable position ...
Because the courtroom is predicated on the notion of persuasion, social influence can play a pivotal role in the decision-making process of attorneys,...
For defense counsel and claims professionals handling civil litigation cases, it is particularly important to fully assess the risks and benefits of t...
In an era of neuropsychological manipulation and plaintiff reptile tactics, witnesses are even more susceptible to being thwarted by their own emotion...
In this video podcast, Dr. Alyssa Parker shares her experience with preparing truck drivers and healthcare workers - two highly challenging personas -...
Dr. Bill Kanasky talks about preventing nuclear settlements at deposition by doing a better job of managing the cognitive fatigue of witnesses during...
Dr. Bill Kanasky is joined by defense attorney and author Bob Tyson, Jr. Mr. Tyson discusses his new book on nuclear verdicts, what the defense bar ca...
Video has become common for depositions, mediations, & witness trainings during the pandemic. But appearing on video requires a different approach. In...
In this video podcast, mediator Ben Newman discusses the impact of the pandemic on mediations, conducting mediations virtually and the presence of rep...
In this video podcast, attorney Holly Howanitz and Dr. Bill Kanasky discuss how Reptile is still thriving, what jury panels might look like in the era...
This episode is an introduction to the Reptile Theory and Reptile Attacks. We cover background on how the Reptile Theory began, why its been so succe...
In this special episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, trucking defense attorney Doug Marcello interviews Dr. Bill Kanasky on nuclear verdicts,...
This presentation will explore the likely effects of the COVID-19 crisis on civil jurors’ attitudes, beliefs, and decision-making processes from an ev...
Because the courtroom is predicated on the notion of persuasion, social influence can play a pivotal role in the decision-making process of attorneys,...
In civil litigation, jurors are instructed to find the truth by impartially evaluating the evidence and coming to an unbiased conclusion. Unfortunatel...
Increasing polarization in American politics has led to a substantial shift in civil juror decision-making and jury verdicts. This presentation examin...
The “nuclear verdict” is a term recently coined to refer to unexpectedly high damage awards that appear to exceed rational parameters in civil cases. ...
Most litigators know that juror questionnaires can reveal biases that potential jurors would never reveal openly. But few realize that winning the b...
The amount of pre-trial effort, preparation, and thought that litigators devote to jury selection typically pales in comparison to the amount devote...
One way to escape the artificial constraints that some lawyers place upon themselves is to look at the trial as a series of closing arguments. Some ...
In the film The Untouchables, Elliott Ness (Kevin Costner) finally convinces the Chicago beat cop (Sean Connery) to help him catch Al Capone. The be...
When exploring research options, clients often ask about the difference between a Focus Group and a Mock Trial. These terms are often used interchan...
Steve Wood, Ph.D. and Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. discuss the litigation risks and dangers for companies that make statements like "Safety is our top p...