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How to Win Over Jurors: Building Trust and Credibility During Trial | Attorney Guide

Steno

The real battle rages in the minds of the individuals called to jury duty, where perceptions of credibility and trust often determine the outcome before deliberations even begin.

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A Former Legal Giant Gets 87 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud Convictions

Practice of Law

With his sentence of 87 months for wire fraud on June 3, 2025, the now-disbarred Tom Girardi may only have prison yard disputes to try to litigate in his future. He was known for being the lawyer who took on some of the largest companies in the country to fight for the rights of the little guy.

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From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges

Complex Discovery

Understanding how courts may handle AI-generated evidence will be crucial for those responsible for managing digital content, ensuring data integrity, and navigating complex litigation involving digital forensics. Both parties dispute the authenticity of the evidence, with each claiming the other is responsible for disseminating fake content.

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

Jury Analyst

If we assume people do not mindlessly consume pre-trial publicity but engage with case coverage and use that to formulate an opinion about a persons guilt or innocence, then it is likely that jury deliberation will be impacted by confirmation bias. Scientific jury selection: Does it work?

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

In legal contexts, confirmation is particularly relevant as it can significantly influence jury selection and the overall fairness of the legal process. In this article we will lay the foundation for our deeper exploration of confirmation bias in jury selection and litigation , which will be covered in subsequent blog articles.

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

In legal contexts, confirmation is particularly relevant as it can significantly influence jury selection and the overall fairness of the legal process. This article will lay the foundation for our deeper exploration of confirmation bias in jury selection and litigation, which will be covered in subsequent blog articles.

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Jury Bias: Uncovering its Influence on Trials

Jury Analyst

In our previous article, Confirmation Bias : The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation, we explored the concept of jury bias and its profound effects on jury selection and decision-making processes. We emphasized recognizing and addressing this cognitive bias in the legal system.