Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 328: Listen and Learn -- Expert vs. Lay Witness Testimony (Evidence)
A couple of weeks ago, I was in court to help pick a jury in a high-value case. During that early phase of jury selection, the gallery was full to capacity with potential jurors, the counsel and parties were present, the...more
Lawyers’ growing use of artificial intelligence is front of mind these days, but that shouldn’t overshadow the equally energetic and consequential efforts by the nation’s judges to ethically incorporate AI into their work....more
For as long as there have been rules of evidence and courtrooms, there have been products that can impair litigants or witnesses—and products whose use carries the potential to trigger certain stigmas in the eyes of the...more
One of the golden rules that we are taught as children is to apologize when we have hurt or wronged someone. And while the words “I’m sorry” do not mitigate the actual harm done, we understand that they can go a long way in...more
During trial, lawyers make many strategic decisions to try to appeal to a jury. For example, they consider not only the substance of the evidence they present, but also the emotional impact of that evidence. But the impact...more
In our age, the social networks and airwaves are awash in fake news and rumors of fake news. In that context, it seems, people respond by seeking refuge in their own fortresses. That means doubling down on their core...more