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
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
On this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Dr. Bill Kanasky is joined by attorneys Steve Fleischman and Rob Wright of Horvitz & Levy to discuss a topic that doesn't get much attention: Reptile Theory and its impact during the appellate process. Steve and Rob are experts on this topic and offer their insights on how reptile affects their work with clients and in court.
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
A very special guest joins The Litigation Psychology Podcast - DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). De Smith discusses how NFL players are coping with COVID-19, his extensive experience as a trial attorney, including the art of storytelling in front of a jury and the importance of crisp, effective witness testimony at trial. De also describes the challenges of running a major professional sports players association, the role of sports in helping to address and solve societal issues in the country, his thoughts on a minor league for professional football, and much more. An entertaining and enlightening discussion! To watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/8Xv.
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.