Practice Panther

AUGUST 12, 2024

Ass’n , the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a Facebook friendship between a judge and an attorney, by itself, isn’t sufficient for disqualification. ABA Rule 3.5(b) b) prohibits ex parte communication with jurors unless authorized by a court order or law, including attempts to access their private social media profiles.

Jury Selection 105

Jury Selection Court Rules Legal Services Objections 105

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

The trial of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, for example, showcased allegations of lying during the jury selection process when a juror did not disclose an arrest for DUI. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

Evidence 40

Evidence Jury Deliberation Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

The trial of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, for example, showcased allegations of lying during the jury selection process when a juror did not disclose an arrest for DUI. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

Evidence 40

Evidence Jury Deliberation Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40

Practice of Law

APRIL 22, 2025

The judge also ruled on motions concerning a number of conditions Kohberger allegedly suffers from. The defense team had initially moved to have the death penalty barred due to Kohberger's autism spectrum disorder, but the courts ruled against them in 2024.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Cross-Examination Jury Selection Expert Testimony 40

WA Bar News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In April 2019, the Washington Supreme Court became the first court in the nation to adopt a court rule aimed at eliminating both implicit and intentional racial bias in jury selection. Devine et al., Long-Term Reduction in Implicit Race Bias: A Prejudice Habit-Breaking Intervention, 48 J. Experimental Soc.

Litigation 89

Litigation Jury Selection Cross-Examination Objections 89