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Emotionally Charged Jury Decision-making?

Aug 2, 2023
Trisha Volpe, JD
Trisha Volpe
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It can be a factor in big verdicts in many types of cases, but can emotion and how jurors feel about the parties tip the scales in family disputes? In this ThemeVision Focus video, ThemeVision turned to Barnes & Thornburg Chicago partner and veteran trial attorney David Ritter (David Ritter on LinkedIn) for his thoughts on jury trials in family disputes and a recent case. Here’s some perspective on the unique trial strategy and storytelling that goes into jury trials involving family disputes.

Why Are Trial Graphics So Impactful?

May 31, 2023
David C. Bartholomew
David Bartholomew, Publications, ThemeVision Focus, ThemeVision Graphics
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Trial graphics, also known as courtroom graphics or legal visual aids, often play a crucial role in presenting complex information in a visually compelling and easily understandable manner during legal proceedings. These graphics, which can include charts, diagrams, timelines, animations, and 3D models, have a significant impact on the effectiveness and persuasiveness of arguments presented in court. Here are five reasons why trial graphics are so impactful:…

Who shows up for jury duty?

Apr 25, 2023
Hillary C. Abraham, MS
Hillary Abraham, Publications
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A few months ago, my colleague Dennis Devine wrote about the bad rap jury service seems to have, and how so many folks want to get out of it. It got me thinking – are there trends in who even shows up for jury service? The quick answer to that is, yes! Tons of evidence … more »

No Love for Jurors

Feb 22, 2023
Dennis J. Devine, PhD, MJ
Dr. Dennis Devine, Publications
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Over 25 years of studying juries, I’ve noticed many people don’t think too highly of serving as a juror. They believe jury duty is a waste of time, something to be dodged by skipping outright or showing up and saying something outrageous to get booted. And many people would probably say jury decisions are influenced … more »

Science on Trial: Nationwide Views on Science and Scientific Evidence in 2022

Oct 29, 2022
Dennis J. Devine, PhD, MJ
Dr. Dennis Devine, Publications, ThemeVision Focus
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Attitudes about science have become part of a national conversation. We are regularly barraged with all sorts of “scientific” findings that have implications for our physical and mental well-being as well as our behavior as consumers. And nearly every U.S. adult has had to make a decision about getting vaccinated for COVID. The flurry of health and safety-related recommendations flowing from scientific research has triggered a loud and at times rancorous public dialog about the value of science. This raises an overarching question: Do people trust science?

Demonstratives: Schematic Graphics

Aug 5, 2022
David C. Bartholomew
David Bartholomew, ThemeVision Graphics
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A Schematic is a visualization of information in simplified or symbolic form that can help jurors understand complex processes. ThemeVision has found schematics to be an important communication tool in a wide variety of case types and whether the audience is a judge or a jury.