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No Bull

Trial Technology

Although they spiced it up with a bit of humor, they share how public perception of the jury trial system could be affected. It’s sort of like the “ CSI Effect ,” where jurors have come to expect some serious technology used in the courtroom to convict or acquit a defendant. The party (e.g., Wal-Mart (Defense Verdict), PG&E v.

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Cameras in the Courtroom

Trial Technology

It used to be a major strategic consideration whether to use TrialDirector and risk appearing as though you were spending too much money, or had very deep pockets as a defendant. They might not understand the difference between slides and trial presentation software, but jurors do appreciate visuals. So back to our question.

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Women of Legal Tech: Tara Cheever

Law Technology Today

All three LIT SUITE apps are used extensively by legal professionals ranging from solo practitioners to Am Law 100 firms, by large corporations and insurance carriers, and by prosecutors, defenders, the United States Department of Justice, and other government agencies.