If my case settles we won’t go to trial. Shouldn’t I just wait to see if we can settle? We rarely try cases, why should I conduct a mock trial? We don’t even have a trial date, isn’t it too early for a mock trial?...
The resolution of a claim involves much more than simply attending a mediation session to negotiate a settlement. The final negotiation of the settlement is often only a small percentage...
Jurors generally do not want to die. However, many cases, particularly matters involving catastrophic injuries or death, remind people of the inherent unpredictability of life...
During a patent trial, jurors are provided with an influx of information regarding the invention, patent language, infringement, and invalidity issues. Due to the complexity of the information presented...
Risk is inherent in all litigation. Each case is different and jurors often focus on issues and ultimately decide cases differently than anticipated. Mock trials help claims professionals...
Anyone can pontificate how a jury might react to a case. Risk is inherent in all litigation and attorneys, in-house counsel, and insurance professionals are continually evaluating the strengths...
It is axiomatic that trial attorneys must offer a compelling story at trial. There are good reasons for trial attorneys to present their cases in story form. Research has consistently shown...
In its recent ruling in the matter of TC Heartland v. Kraft, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the term “residence”, as referenced in 28 U.S.C. 1400(b), refers to the state in which a defendant is incorporated...