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Conspiracy-Minded Jurors: A Defense Playbook

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's damage to western North Carolina, a new conspiracy theory gained traction. This conspiracy held that the federal government manipulated the weather as Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina...more

Working the Crowd: Why Defense Attorneys Must Get Jurors Talking in Voir Dire

Picture this: defense counsel sits at the ready, voir dire gameplan in hand—a list of 40+ questions and their follow-ups—to identify the worst jurors and maximize cause challenges. It is a very plaintiff-friendly venue; they...more

Targeting Safetyism in Defense Voir Dire | Episode 71 [Video]

Explore how safetyism drives high jury verdicts and how defense teams can effectively navigate this evolving mindset in the courtroom. In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Jill Leibold and Senior Jury...more

A New Focus for Defense Voir Dire: Safetyism

As we speak, plaintiff attorneys are leveraging the spread of safetyism—a widespread expectation of 100% safe, 100% of the time—to obtain nuclear verdicts. This is not just another “reptile” strategy that preys on their fear...more

How Safetyism Is Driving High Plaintiff Verdicts - IMS Insights Podcast Episode 68 [Video]

Our podcast guests IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Dr. Jill Leibold and Senior Jury Consultant Dr. Nick Polavin share their newest safetyism research and how safetyist beliefs are driving high plaintiff verdicts—especially...more

Social Media Dos & Don’ts for Expert Witnesses

Being an expert witness is a demanding task, but an expert’s testimony is crucial and can either make or break a client’s case. Credibility is paramount for any expert witness; it is the foundation an expert stands on to...more

The Rise of Safety-ism Is Influencing Verdicts

With technological and medical advances, humans are safer now than they have ever been. Along with these innovations and increases in overall safety, people’s belief that they should be absolutely free from the risk of harm...more

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