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 psychology, science, jury research, human behavior, and decision making, which they apply in the context of civil litigation.
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Episodes
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.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), is all about the art and science of jury selection. CSI Jury and Litigation Consulting experts Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart discuss how rules for jury selection are drastically different across not just venues but across judges and how these differences need to be managed. They also cover some of the myths and assumptions about what makes a "plaintiff juror" or a "defense juror", the importance of a scientifically-valid supplemental juror questionnaire, how simple demographics such as political leanings aren't reliable indicators of how a juror will lean, and more.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Florida-based mediation services provider Benjamin Newman. Ben discusses how the pandemic has impacted mediations and the do's and dont's of conducting mediations virtually. Ben also talks about the presence of reptile attacks in the mediation process and how healthcare providers, truck drivers, and other front-line workers are being perceived in the light of their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. To watch the video version of this episode: https://bit.ly/3g8XgwA.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
This Litigation Psychology Podcast episode, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart discussing the potentially far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on jurors and jury panels. Dr. Kanasky and Dr. Speckart compare this pandemic to other 'black swan' events from the past, talk about juror attitudes and potential changes in the COVID-19 era and the future for nuclear verdicts. Click here to watch the video version of this episode: https://bit.ly/2WPiK9W.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Holly Howanitz, Partner at Wicker Smith, discussing how Reptile is still thriving, what jury panels might look like in the era of Coronavirus, and the challenges of plaintiff advertising. To view the video edition of podcast click here: https://bit.ly/3g7IdDu.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Steve Fleischman, Partner at Horvitz & Levy, discussing the on-going threats of reptile attacks, how companies are creating exposure for themselves with their COVID-19 communications, and the challenges of juries and trials in the era of COVID-19. To watch the video of this podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/2ZiqpiU.
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
In this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, CSI Litigation Consultants Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Lorie Sicafuse discuss what the research says about how jurors' attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and decision-making might be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss how thought processes and decision-making processes could be influenced by the COVID-19 crisis and what affect juror attitudes about Asian-Americans, as well as those on the front lines of the pandemic such as nurses, doctors, and truck drivers, might have on their evaluation of case facts. Plus, they cover what companies should be doing now in preparation for future litigation.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
In this video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, the President of DRI discusses how DRI is handling the pandemic response for their membership, as well as insights on nuclear verdicts, the challenges with battling third-party funding of plaintiff's litigation, the value of preparing witnesses for reptile attacks before depositions and the pros and cons of virtual depositions, plus an update on DRI's plans for in-person events. View the video version of the podcast here: https://bit.ly/2Lw8RI4.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
John Nunnally, Partner at Ragsdale Liggett, joins Dr. Bill Kanasky to discuss litigation in the trucking and transportation industry in the era of COVID-19. Bill and John talk about how recent good PR for the trucking industry might impact juror perceptions, the challenges with preparing truck drivers and safety directors for depositions and what the jury pool might look like in a post-COVID-19 world. To watch the video of the podcast, go here: https://bit.ly/2yIBU8B
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Defense attorney Bob Tyson joins Dr. Bill Kanasky for the first video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast. Bob and Bill discuss the challenges for the defense bar with millennial attorneys, Bob's new book on Nuclear Verdicts and the impact COVID-19 may have on jury decision making. To view the video version of this podcast, visit: https://bit.ly/2AhTPDl