Your experts are the foundation of your case. Preparing them properly helps ensure your key points are brought out in depo. Erica Slater of the Simon Law Firm joins John and Erich to discuss the challenges of selecting and preparing your expert for deposition.

John Simon and Erich Vieth are again joined by John Campbell to discuss Campbell's research on juror attitudes in the age of COVID-19.  How nervous are people about showing up to serve in person as jurors? Will their attitudes toward wearing masks affect their willingness to serve?   Have their attitudes about doctors changed to the extent that it would affect outcome on medical malpractice cases?  Campbell has surveyed hundreds of potential jurors on these issues.   Bonus issue: Should we use this pause in jury trials as an opportunity to re-conceptualize new ways to try jury cases in order to better address juror bias?

To what extent are people willing to return to court to serve as jurors during the pandemic? John Simon and Erich Vieth discuss this topic with attorney and researcher John Campbell, who has conducted focus groups involving 1,500 jurors. Many, but not all, people are apprehensive about returning to jury service. This podcast explores juror attitudes regarding jury service, juror safety, and the extent to which a reboot of COVID-19 jury service might skew trial outcomes.

John Campbell, JD is trial and appellate lawyer turned law professor turned jury researcher.

Downloading a photo. Playing a cover at the coffee house. Your firm’s website.  Who owns what, and when can you use someone else’s work? Intellectual property expert Yvette Liebesman discusses the legal ramifications of IP that surround us every day.

Your written discovery request is the blueprint for what you need to prove in your case. But chances are, you won’t receive all that information without a fight.  John and Erich share tips on addressing objections, drafting interrogatories and successfully navigating the discovery process.

It sounds like a good case, but are you willing to bet your firm on it? John and Erich discuss case selection and highlight potential problems that are best to avoid early.

Lawyers may get a bad reputation, but where would we be without them? John and Erich review the many ways attorneys protect our rights, deter bad behavior and uphold the ethics of democracy.

Hon. Glenn Norton returns to discuss appellate practice. Speaking from his experience on the Missouri Court of Appeals and as a trial court judge, Judge Norton discusses appellate strategies that work and shares insights into what can send your appeal down the wrong path.  

It’s time for your client to tell their story to the jury, but will it be communicated in the most persuasive way possible?  John and Erich offer tips on helping your client project the best version of themselves in the courtroom and how to prepare them for testimony and cross examination. 

Your client’s deposition will make or break your case. John and Erich discuss strategies to prepare your client for depo and talk about the role you should play as their counselor during this important and stressful phase.