Juror Misconduct

Courts Attempt to Reign in Social Media Use by Jurors

Technology has indeed infiltrated the jury box. Jury service, which necessarily involves hours of quiet observation of the proceedings, evokes, for some, a hunger for expression or quick entertainment....more

Skirmishes Over Use of Social Media in Litigation Continue to Intensify

Since our prior two posts on the issue, there have been several developments showing that questions about the proper use of social media in litigation continue to abound. These developments demonstrate that practitioners who...more

Weekly Law Resume - November 29, 2012: Juror Misconduct: Mere Mention of Insurance Not Grounds For New Trial

Jean Barboni v. Fred Tuomi, et al. Court of Appeal, Fourth District Division Three (October 1, 2012) Juror misconduct can be demonstrated by establishing with substantial evidence that a jury improperly considered...more