Practice of Law
JUNE 12, 2025
The Manhattan court deemed that "prior bad acts" testimony from witnesses unrelated to formal charges had unfairly prejudiced the jury. This decision underscored tensions between state laws and federal doctrines regarding evidence admissibility in sexual violence cases. She claimed that Weinstein had forced oral sex on her.
Complex Discovery
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
This proactive framework urges courts to address potential AIM issues early, reducing the risk of deepfakes swaying jury deliberations or delaying trials. Ongoing Training: Legal professionals, judges, and juries need education on AI and its potential impact on evidence.
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Jury Analyst
MAY 22, 2024
Juror misconduct, encompassing any inappropriate or illegal conduct that undermines the jury’s function, can include communication with external parties, researching the case outside the courtroom, or harboring prejudice. Jury deliberation secrecy is safeguarded to maintain fairness and prevent undue influence.
Jury Analyst
MAY 22, 2024
Juror misconduct, encompassing any inappropriate or illegal conduct that undermines the jury’s function, can include communication with external parties, researching the case outside the courtroom, or harboring prejudice. Jury deliberation secrecy is safeguarded to maintain fairness and prevent undue influence.
Practice of Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Since being filed seven years ago, the case has gone through several stages, including multiple dismissals, reinstatements and a jury trial. The jury eventually found the Times and Bennet not liable for defamation, but it wasn’t through your typical, uninterrupted, jury deliberation. Rakoff, who was overseeing the trial.
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