Trial Lawyers: George Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility Translated for the Courtroom
As the mattress sales wrap up from Presidents' Day, I thought it might be valuable to pause and reflect on this little-known gift from the first president. Apparently, in his youth, Washington was assigned a
Help to Protect the Rule of Law
By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Everyone who works with our court systems, including those who work in civil litigation, are invested in the idea of rule of law. Whether our case has to do with governmental
Overcoming The Split-Attention Effect, A Litigation Graphics Consultant’s Daily Challenge
Mastering courtroom presentations involves more than just knowing the law; it requires understanding how to engage your audience without overwhelming them. I've talked about the redundancy effect/ split attention effect many times, including earlier this
Show (a Little) Facial Expression in Court
By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: It is common advice for witnesses in the courtroom or representatives at counsel table: keep a poker face. That advice — avoid scowls, grimaces, and other head-shaking reactions while you’re being
5 Alternatives to Persuasion Killing Bullet Points From Our Litigation Consultants
Bullet points undermine persuasion. Scientific evidence supports this, and my colleagues and I have consistently emphasized this over the past 15 years in this blog through articles such as: 12 Reasons Bullet Points Are Bad
Account for a Jury’s Purpose on Damages
By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Something that we see over and over again in mock trials has now occurred in an actual trial. A recent jury in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania entered a defense verdict in favor