Reviewing the Legal Reviewers by GJEL Accident Attorneys on 3/22/2011 Thanks to the rise of internet prominence, consumers have changed the way they look for attorneys. While they used to turn to attorneys they already know and look in the Yellow Pages, consumers are now going to Google and...more
Never Underestimate the Power of Addiction by Mark Cornwall on 10/18/2010 THE POWER OF ADDICTION Never, ever, I mean do not underestimate the power of addiction. Whether it is your addiction, a family member’s addiction or a friend’s addiction, it is all the same. Some are more self...more
Texas Appellate Court Rules Component Part Manufacturer's Product Not Defective, Affirms Directed Verdict by Sedgwick LLP on 9/10/2010 In Crenshaw v. Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co., ___ S.W.3d ___, 2010 WL 2601662 (Tex. App.—San Antonio, June 30, 2010), the San Antonio Court of Appeals held the trial court's directed verdict was proper as to the component...more
Virtual Forensic Animation at Trial by Rita Handrich, PhD, Editor on 7/30/2008 Discusses how virtual forensic animation can be used at trial to effectively communicate just what happened and let jurors see with their own eyes. Three experienced ASTC-member trial consultants react and the author...more
How to use research on religious affiliation at trial by Rita Handrich, PhD, Editor on 7/30/2008 This article reviews the social sciences research on religion and discusses how attorneys can use this information in voir dire and case presentation. Three experienced ASTC-member trial consultants weigh in and the authors...more
Effective Voir Dire Strategies by Rita Handrich, PhD, Editor on 5/30/2008 An experienced ASTC-member trial consultant offers practical tips on staying organized in voir dire and jury selection. A straight-forward, low-tech approach that allows you to maintain your composure in the thick of it. This...more