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Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation

Jury Analyst

Trial lawyers are keenly aware of how crucial a role that the composition of a jury plays in determining the outcome of a trial. In order for the legal process to successfully uphold the ideal of a defendants right to a fair trial, jurors must evaluate the evidence that informs the verdict in a fair and impartial manner.

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Mitigating the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka perception bias , in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

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A PRIMARY CONCERN OF MODERN JURORS IS SAFETY

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Trial lawyers should be aware of the studies and research documenting these changes of influence in their jury selection preparation. In an article The Rise of Safetys Is Influencing Verdicts [link] , it is pointed out: With technological and medical advances, humans are safer now than they have ever been.

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Examining the ‘MetaBirkins’ Case: Exclusion of Rothschild’s Art Expert May Have Affected Jury Verdict

IP Watchdog

After hearing the evidence and arguments of both parties over the course of three days, the nine-person jury returned a verdict for Hermès on all its claims, awarding Hermès US$133,000 in total damages. Moments before jury selection, the court granted Hermès’ motion to exclude the testimony of Rothschild’s “art expert,” Dr.

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10 Biases That Affect Jury Verdicts

Jury Analyst

Here are ten common biases and how they influence juror decision-making : Confirmation Bias : Jurors favor evidence that aligns with their beliefs, ignoring contradictory information. Racial Bias : Subtle racial assumptions affect credibility judgments and evidence interpretation.