On this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Dr. Bill Kanasky is joined by attorneys Steve Fleischman and Rob Wright of Horvitz & Levy to discuss a topic that doesn't get much attention: Reptile Theory and its impact during the appellate process. Steve and Rob are experts on this topic and offer their insights on how reptile affects their work with clients and in court.
Jul 13, 2020•41 min•Ep. 28
A very special guest joins The Litigation Psychology Podcast - DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). De Smith discusses how NFL players are coping with COVID-19, his extensive experience as a trial attorney, including the art of storytelling in front of a jury and the importance of crisp, effective witness testimony at trial. De also describes the challenges of running a major professional sports players association, the role of sports i...
Jul 06, 2020•40 min•Ep. 32
In this video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Dr. Bill Kanasky gives an overview of what occurs when a witness "loses their mind" during testimony and what can be done to prevent these meltdowns. Witnesses are particularly vulnerable to plaintiff reptile attacks which prey on witnesses that have not been trained effectively to avoid these traps through advanced neuro-cognitive training. To watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/mDt
Jul 01, 2020•9 min•Ep. 29
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features an interview with Doug Marcello, Trial Attorney, Marcello & Kivisto. Doug and Dr. Bill Kanasky discuss numerous topics around trucking and transportation litigation including the challenges of preparing witnesses for testimony, particularly truck drivers and the ever-increasing nuclear verdicts and nuclear settlements,. They also discuss the implications on litigation of the increased use of technology in the industry, the ever...
Jun 26, 2020•14 min•Ep. 26
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features an interview with Liz Skane, Partner with Skane Wilcox. Liz and Dr. Bill Kanasky discuss the impact of COVID-19 on litigation and juries and the continued presence of reptile in litigation and its effect on nuclear verdicts. Liz and Bill also talk about the exposure companies are creating for themselves with their COVID-19 messaging, plus their experiences with CA judges. To watch the video of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3gemIAP....
Jun 24, 2020•13 min•Ep. 25
This video edition of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features CSI Litigation Consultant Dr. Alyssa Parker discussing her experiences with preparing witnesses for deposition in trucking litigation. Dr. Parker also talks about the process of preparing healthcare workers for deposition, as both of these personas have specific needs and challenges that must be overcome before testimony. To view the video version of the podcast: https://bit.ly/3cR3UWd.
Jun 22, 2020•15 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, Dr. Bill Kanasky provides an introduction to the Reptile Theory and Reptile Attack. Dr. Kanasky shares background on where and how the Reptile Theory began, why its been so incredibly successful, and gives multiple examples of how witnesses fall for the Reptile tricks and traps. Also covered are how Reptile attacks can be avoided through advanced neuro-cognitive training.
Jun 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 23
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features two guests: Matthew Moffett, Partner with Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske, LLP and Dr. Lorie Sicafuse, CSI Litigation Consultant. Matt and Lorie join Dr. Bill Kanasky to discuss virtual depositions, the exposure that is being created by COVID-19 communications sent by businesses, and the on-going challenge of nuclear verdicts and settlements. They also offer their thoughts on the influence of COVID-19 on juror percepti...
Jun 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 22
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features Dr. Bill Kanasky interviewing Kurt Spengler, Partner at Wicker Smith, on topics in the trucking industry including the increase of technology in the industry and the increase in nuclear verdicts.They also discuss the lack of communication within the trucking and transportation industry and amongst the defense bar in general, the current good PR that the trucking industry is enjoying in the COVID-19 and if it will last, and the on-g...
Jun 10, 2020•17 min•Ep. 21
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features Sean Murphy, Practice Leader of the CSI Critical Communications team, explaining the difference between Critical Communications and PR, plus the impact that COVID-19 is having on the reputation of the trucking and transportation industry. Sean and Dr. Bill Kanasky also discuss the critical mistakes and missteps that companies are making with their COVID-19 communications, both internally and externally, and the importance of strate...
Jun 08, 2020•14 min•Ep. 20
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features Tim Yeary, Transportation Producer, with an insurance agency that specializes in the trucking industry. Tim discusses his thoughts on COVID-19 safety rule changes, nuclear verdicts in the trucking and transportation industry and the impacts of technology in trucking industry. Plus, we cover the continued presence and challenge of the reptile attack in trucking litigation, how and when to prepare for a potential reptile attack and t...
Jun 05, 2020•21 min•Ep. 19
This video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast features CSI Litigation Consultant Dr. Steve Wood discussing his experiences with preparing trucking and transportation industry witnesses and the dangers of reptile attacks in trucking witness preparation. Dr. Wood also offers his insights on how juror perceptions of truck drivers and the trucking industry may shift in light of positive COVID-19 PR, what the impact is of plaintiff bar advertising in the trucking industry and the distinct a...
Jun 03, 2020•13 min•Ep. 18
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), is all about the art and science of jury selection. CSI Jury and Litigation Consulting experts Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart discuss how rules for jury selection are drastically different across not just venues but across judges and how these differences need to be managed. They also cover some of the myths and assumptions about what makes a "plaintiff juror" or a "defense juror", the impor...
Jun 01, 2020•38 min•Ep. 17
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Florida-based mediation services provider Benjamin Newman. Ben discusses how the pandemic has impacted mediations and the do's and dont's of conducting mediations virtually. Ben also talks about the presence of reptile attacks in the mediation process and how healthcare providers, truck drivers, and other front-line workers are being perceived in the light of their efforts during the COVID-19...
May 29, 2020•17 min•Ep. 16
This Litigation Psychology Podcast episode, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart discussing the potentially far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on jurors and jury panels. Dr. Kanasky and Dr. Speckart compare this pandemic to other 'black swan' events from the past, talk about juror attitudes and potential changes in the COVID-19 era and the future for nuclear verdicts. Click here to watch the video version of this episode: https...
May 26, 2020•18 min•Ep. 15
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Holly Howanitz, Partner at Wicker Smith, discussing how Reptile is still thriving, what jury panels might look like in the era of Coronavirus, and the challenges of plaintiff advertising. To view the video edition of podcast click here: https://bit.ly/3g7IdDu.
May 22, 2020•11 min•Ep. 14
This episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), features Steve Fleischman, Partner at Horvitz & Levy, discussing the on-going threats of reptile attacks, how companies are creating exposure for themselves with their COVID-19 communications, and the challenges of juries and trials in the era of COVID-19. To watch the video of this podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/2ZiqpiU.
May 20, 2020•13 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, CSI Litigation Consultants Dr. Steve Wood and Dr. Lorie Sicafuse discuss what the research says about how jurors' attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, and decision-making might be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss how thought processes and decision-making processes could be influenced by the COVID-19 crisis and what affect juror attitudes about Asian-Americans, as well as those on the front lines of the pandemic such as nurses, doctor...
May 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 12
In this video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast, the President of DRI discusses how DRI is handling the pandemic response for their membership, as well as insights on nuclear verdicts, the challenges with battling third-party funding of plaintiff's litigation, the value of preparing witnesses for reptile attacks before depositions and the pros and cons of virtual depositions, plus an update on DRI's plans for in-person events. View the video version of the podcast here: https://bit.ly...
May 15, 2020•15 min•Ep. 11
John Nunnally, Partner at Ragsdale Liggett, joins Dr. Bill Kanasky to discuss litigation in the trucking and transportation industry in the era of COVID-19. Bill and John talk about how recent good PR for the trucking industry might impact juror perceptions, the challenges with preparing truck drivers and safety directors for depositions and what the jury pool might look like in a post-COVID-19 world. To watch the video of the podcast, go here: https://bit.ly/2yIBU8B
May 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 10
Defense attorney Bob Tyson joins Dr. Bill Kanasky for the first video episode of The Litigation Psychology Podcast. Bob and Bill discuss the challenges for the defense bar with millennial attorneys, Bob's new book on Nuclear Verdicts and the impact COVID-19 may have on jury decision making. To view the video version of this podcast, visit: https://bit.ly/2AhTPDl
May 11, 2020•12 min•Ep. 9
The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents a new episode on litigation in the trucking and transportation industry during the time of COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, is joined by 30-year veteran litigation attorney Mike Bassett. Mike and Bill discuss how the trucking and transportation industry is being recognized for their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that might influence juror perceptions...
May 04, 2020•43 min•Ep. 8
The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents Episode 6! Today's episode is all about the myths of litigation psychology and litigation consulting. Dr. Bill Kanasky is joined by Dr. Steve Wood and together they discuss and address a number of commonly held beliefs and misconceptions about the practice of litigation consulting and what litigation psychology can do to benefit the litigation process. This is an insightful and unique topic which covers every...
Apr 27, 2020•33 min•Ep. 7
The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) presents a special episode dedicated to crisis communications. In this episode we highlight the mistakes and missteps that businesses are making when communicating with customers, employees, and their communities about COVID-19. Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, is joined by Sean Murphy, head of the CSI Crisis and Litigation Communications team. Sean and Bill discuss how corporations are mismanaging their c...
Apr 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 6
The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 4! In this episode, which continues our series on nuclear verdicts, Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, is joined by defense attorney and author Robert R. Tyson, Jr. Mr. Tyson discusses his new book titled "Nuclear Verdicts - Defending Justice For All", which is the first book ever written for the defense on how to avoid runaway jury verdicts. Bill and Bob discuss how the plaintiff...
Apr 13, 2020•50 min•Ep. 5
The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 3! This episode continues our series of podcasts on nuclear verdicts. This week Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant is joined again by special guest Dr. George Speckart, a 35 year veteran of the litigation consulting industry, to discuss the impact of witness testimony on jury decision making. Dr. Speckart and Dr. Kanasky share some great stories from their experience and how witnes...
Mar 30, 2020•45 min•Ep. 4
The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 2! This episode continues the series of podcasts on the hot topic of nuclear verdicts. Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, welcomes special guest Dr. George Speckart, a 35 year veteran of the litigation consulting industry, and a renowned expert in research methodologies, scientific data collection, and trial and jury consulting. Dr. Kanasky and Dr. Speckart discuss the history of ...
Mar 16, 2020•45 min•Ep. 3
The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) is pleased to share Episode 1! This episode is the first in a series of podcasts on the hot topic of nuclear verdicts. Dr. Bill Kanasky, CSI Litigation Consultant, shares his insights on what nuclear verdicts are, why they are occurring and what the defense bar can do about them.
Feb 28, 2020•30 min•Ep. 2
This episode provides an introduction to The Litigation Psychology Podcast, presented by Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
Feb 28, 2020•5 min•Ep. 1
