Latest Edition of the Jury Expert

 The American Society of Trial Consultants has posted the January edition of the Jury Expert. 

Shock and Awe – The Art of Using Focus Groups to Profile Highly Emotional Cases

by Carey Crantford, Crantford Research

Special strategies for pretrial research on highly emotional cases (e.g., alleged pedophilia, child murder, or pornography). 

Smoking Dope and Burning Vaginas (Did I Just Say That Out Loud?) And Other Voir Dire Questions You Really Can Ask Out Loud

by Charlotte A. ("Charli") Morris, Trial-Prep

You really can talk about very sensitive topics in open court. Yes. Even smoking dope and burning vaginas. 

Why We Might Be More Moral Than We Think: The Importance of Emotion for Moral Action and Moral Forecasting

by Rimma Teper, Michael Inzlicht, Elizabeth Page-Gould

Emotions are important in decision-making and the intensity of the felt emotion plays an important role in sorting out ethical dilemmas found in your case narrative. With responses from trial consultants. 

Talkin’ ‘bout our Generations: Are we who we wanted to be?

by Doug Keene and Rita Handrich, Keene Trial Consulting

We have four generations in our jury boxes. How are they the same and how do they differ? See it here and update your generational 'pictures'. 

Road Warrior Tips

So you're hitting the road again? This is a new feature that we will constantly add to as new 'tips' come in. So send us yours via the Comments feature. Tips from ASTCs frequent travelers to make your travels more pleasant. 

The Use of Technology in Witness Preparation: Is the iPad2 for You?

by John Gilleland, TrialGraphix

Pack only an iPad and an iPad stand? Wow. Witness preparation with video feedback to the witness. How-to's from a skilled practitioner. 

Business Development for Attorneys: Using Trial Consultants with End Clients

by Suann Ingle and Nancy Geenan, Suann Ingle Consulting

A model for attorneys to effectively use trial consultants for communications (difficult and routine) with end clients. 

In Law as in Life, the Power of Context

by Sam Sommers, Tufts University

An application of Sam Sommers' new book Situations Matter to the courtroom (and to everyday life).