A yearly word of either warning or encouragement, depending on who you are, that juries do, in fact, award more during the season of giving. https://t.co/0epHU8sL4k
Curative instructions to remedy improper behavior by a trial team are rarely effective, but Judge Ellis' own admission of incorrectly admonishing the prosecution will be better received by a jury. #Manafort https://t.co/QSHDXBCmiF
Incredible work by the winners of today’s @ABAesq Pro Bono awards. We’re always looking to expand our own pro bono practice; please reach out if we can support the work you’re doing. #ABAAnnual
Research shows biases are far more likely to be uncovered when attorneys question potential jurors. Based on the speed with which the #Manafort jury was selected yesterday, it seems only Judge Ellis asked questions. What might have gone unasked? #ManafortTrialDay
Stephen Duffy's recent piece on mini-openings at trial comes out in an expanded version in today's ABA Trial Practice Committee newsletter! @abalitigation@abaesq
MILs and evidentiary hearings will definitely have an effect on jury selection when filings and evidence in question are the published by the @washingtonpost#ManafortTrial https://t.co/JqmmuCvkFX
Think using a mini-opening is a good opportunity to start discussing case themes? Not so fast! Read Stephen Duffy on how it's a trap: https://t.co/DRj1BCisf4 https://t.co/XkMEoiO63y
A new blog post is up! Read @rfbeaton on "The Different Paths to Persuasion," based on his experience judging the "Showdown" at the @ABALitigation meeting last month. #LitigationSAC#SAC2018 https://t.co/IphtvWM9la
Lawyers talk about the "Christmas Effect" on damages, and now our data from hundreds of trials proves it's real, and probably larger than you think. https://t.co/aBqws9D27T