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About Half: New Data on COVID and Jury Pools

Feb 10, 2021
Dennis J. Devine, PhD, MJ
Dr. Dennis Devine, Hillary Abraham, Publications
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ThemeVision’s Nationwide SurveyThemeVision is a litigation consulting firm that counsels clients on jury decision making and conducts jury research in cases around the country. We obtained a diverse, national sample of responses from 532 U.S. adults (locations shown above). Our questions fell into several buckets: Demographics, Health-related behaviors and contracting COVID, Willingness to serve as … more »

Arguments: Quality, Quantity, and the Persuasive Power of Three

Jan 20, 2021
Amit Patel, JD, MA
Amit Patel, Jury Consultant, ThemeVision Focus
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we cannot truly know whether the spirit of holiday generosity resounded in the minds of jurors, whether consciously or not. Nevertheless even without the backing of hard science, there is the strong perception of a “holiday effect” upon jurors, and attorneys would be wise to contemplate it during this time of the year, lest they be left with a “Bah humbug!” of a verdict.

Stolle on Jury Trial Decline

Jan 13, 2021
Dennis P. Stolle, JD, PhD
Dr. Dennis P. Stolle, ThemeVision Focus, Video Series for Litigators
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Video Series for Litigation Professionals New data reveals meaningful differences of opinion between lawyers and judges about jury trials. Many lawyers and judges have lamented the decline of jury trials over time. But, nobody has really answered the question of exactly why it’s happening. New survey data shows lawyers and judges don’t necessarily agree on … more »

Demonstratives: Digital Graphic Overlays

Dec 16, 2020
David C. Bartholomew
David Bartholomew, ThemeVision Focus, ThemeVision Graphics
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Digital Graphic Overlays are layered materials designed for presentation on top of or in front of, another image/object. These overlay graphics are usually a set of image layers and often include transparency or opacity.

Ten Tips for Litigators on Working with a Graphic Artist

Dec 11, 2020
Trisha Volpe, JD
ThemeVision Focus, ThemeVision Graphics, Trisha Volpe
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Today’s litigators recognize the importance of using good visuals to help tell their client’s story. Appreciating and harnessing the power of effective storytelling at trial can have an impact on the outcome. Visual storytelling, with graphics or demonstratives, can help trial lawyers deliver their client’s story in a more compelling and persuasive way, helping judges and jurors better understand the evidence.

Case Decision Making: What’s in Your Model?

Nov 24, 2020
Dennis J. Devine, PhD, MJ
Dr. Dennis Devine, Jury Consultant
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Every legal case comes with a host of decisions. Some are big and bright; many are small and subtle. Some are not even perceived as decisions due to the chilling effect of convention, personal habit, or law-firm policy. But there are always many questions—and where there are questions, there are decisions. Consider several that arise … more »