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

Jury Analyst

In legal contexts, confirmation is particularly relevant as it can significantly influence jury selection and the overall fairness of the legal process. However, confirmation bias can subtly infiltrate jury selection and significantly impact the fairness of the trial process.

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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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Understanding Juror Demographics: A Data Analysis Guide

Jury Analyst

Jury selection isnt just about demographics anymore. Heres what matters most: Key Insights : Studies show diverse juries make fairer decisions. For instance, all-white juries convict Black defendants 81% of the time versus 66% for white defendants; adding a single Black juror levels conviction rates at approximately 7677%.

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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. Blake Gopnik.

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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.