The Litigation Psychology Podcast

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 15 - Benjamin Newman - Mediations

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.

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 14 - Jurors in the Age of Coronavirus

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.

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 13 - Holly Howanitz - Reptile, COVID-19 Juries & Plaintiff Ads

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.

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 12 - Steve Fleischman - Reptile and COVID-19

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.
 
 
 

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 11 - The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Civil Jurors' Attitudes and Decision-Making

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. 

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 10 - Philip Willman (President of DRI)

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.

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 9 - John Nunnally - Trucking

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

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 8 - Bob Tyson - Nuclear Verdicts

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

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 7 - Trucking and Transportation Litigation in the Era of COVID-19

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents a new episode on litigation in the trucking and transportation industry during the time of COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, is joined by 30-year veteran litigation attorney Mike Bassett. Mike and Bill discuss how the trucking and transportation industry is being recognized for their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that might influence juror perceptions. They also discuss the importance of storytelling in litigation, how the trucking industry needs to be better prepared for nuclear verdicts by being proactive, how to combat a plaintiff reptile attack, and more. 

The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 6 - The Myths of Litigation Psychology

The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents Episode 6! Today's episode is all about the myths of litigation psychology and litigation consulting. Dr. Bill Kanasky is joined by Dr. Steve Wood and together they discuss and address a number of commonly held beliefs and misconceptions about the practice of litigation consulting and what litigation psychology can do to benefit the litigation process. This is an insightful and unique topic which covers everything from mock trials to witness training and more.