The Litigation Psychology Podcast
The Litigation Psychology Podcast presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is a podcast for in-house and outside defense counsel and insurance claims personnel about the intersection of science and litigation. We explore topics of interest to the defense bar, with a particular emphasis on subjects that don‘t get enough attention. Our hosts are experts in Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and scientifically-based jury research with a wealth of knowledge about science, research, human behavior, and decision making, which they apply in the context of civil litigation.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
In this video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Dr. Bill Kanasky gives an overview of what occurs when a witness "loses their mind" during testimony and what can be done to prevent these meltdowns. Witnesses are particularly vulnerable to plaintiff reptile attacks which prey on witnesses that have not been trained effectively to avoid these traps through advanced neuro-cognitive training. To watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/mDt
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Friday Jun 26, 2020
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features an interview with Doug Marcello, Trial Attorney, Marcello & Kivisto. Doug and Dr. Bill Kanasky discuss numerous topics around trucking and transportation litigation including the challenges of preparing witnesses for testimony, particularly truck drivers and the ever-increasing nuclear verdicts and nuclear settlements,. They also discuss the implications on litigation of the increased use of technology in the industry, the ever-present reptile in trucking litigation and their views on plaintiff bar advertising targeting the trucking and transportation industry. To watch the video of this podcast: https://bit.ly/2XmUQll.
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features an interview with Liz Skane, Partner with Skane Wilcox. Liz and Dr. Bill Kanasky discuss the impact of COVID-19 on litigation and juries and the continued presence of reptile in litigation and its effect on nuclear verdicts. Liz and Bill also talk about the exposure companies are creating for themselves with their COVID-19 messaging, plus their experiences with CA judges. To watch the video of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3gemIAP.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
This video edition of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features CSI Litigation Consultant Dr. Alyssa Parker discussing her experiences with preparing witnesses for deposition in trucking litigation. Dr. Parker also talks about the process of preparing healthcare workers for deposition, as both of these personas have specific needs and challenges that must be overcome before testimony. To view the video version of the podcast: https://bit.ly/3cR3UWd.
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Dr. Bill Kanasky provides an introduction to the Reptile Theory and Reptile Attack. Dr. Kanasky shares background on where and how the Reptile Theory began, why its been so incredibly successful, and gives multiple examples of how witnesses fall for the Reptile tricks and traps. Also covered are how Reptile attacks can be avoided through advanced neuro-cognitive training.
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features two guests: Matthew Moffett, Partner with Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske, LLP and Dr. Lorie Sicafuse, CSI Litigation Consultant. Matt and Lorie join Dr. Bill Kanasky to discuss virtual depositions, the exposure that is being created by COVID-19 communications sent by businesses, and the on-going challenge of nuclear verdicts and settlements. They also offer their thoughts on the influence of COVID-19 on juror perceptions and how litigators will need to adjust, and the continued importance of science and rigorous research in mediation and trial preparation.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features Dr. Bill Kanasky interviewing Kurt Spengler, Partner at Wicker Smith, on topics in the trucking industry including the increase of technology in the industry and the increase in nuclear verdicts.They also discuss the lack of communication within the trucking and transportation industry and amongst the defense bar in general, the current good PR that the trucking industry is enjoying in the COVID-19 and if it will last, and the on-going challenge of reptile in trucking litigation. To watch the video version of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3gegVLE.
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features Sean Murphy, Practice Leader of the CSI Critical Communications team, explaining the difference between Critical Communications and PR, plus the impact that COVID-19 is having on the reputation of the trucking and transportation industry. Sean and Dr. Bill Kanasky also discuss the critical mistakes and missteps that companies are making with their COVID-19 communications, both internally and externally, and the importance of strategic communications planning. To watch the video of this podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/2LQJOzp.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features Tim Yeary, Transportation Producer, with an insurance agency that specializes in the trucking industry. Tim discusses his thoughts on COVID-19 safety rule changes, nuclear verdicts in the trucking and transportation industry and the impacts of technology in trucking industry. Plus, we cover the continued presence and challenge of the reptile attack in trucking litigation, how and when to prepare for a potential reptile attack and the fact that the defense bar is not as proactive as the plaintiffs bar and the risks with that. To watch the video version of this podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/2TwqUSO.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features CSI Litigation Consultant Dr. Steve Wood discussing his experiences with preparing trucking and transportation industry witnesses and the dangers of reptile attacks in trucking witness preparation. Dr. Wood also offers his insights on how juror perceptions of truck drivers and the trucking industry may shift in light of positive COVID-19 PR, what the impact is of plaintiff bar advertising in the trucking industry and the distinct advantages of engaging with a litigation psychologist before depositions occur vs. after. To watch the video of this podcast: https://bit.ly/2TuXrZr.