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Month: September 2012

ABSENCE

ABSENCE

My wife and I leave Monday for Italy and from there on a cruise down the Adriatic with a visit in Croatia to the island of Brac where my mother’s family are from. Dad was born in Italy and mother was from Croatia so this is a visit to family history locations. I’ll probably not post anything for the two weeks we are gone. Thanks for reading.

DAVID CLARK THOUGHTS ABOUT JURY PERSUATION

DAVID CLARK THOUGHTS ABOUT JURY PERSUATION

David Clark of  Omaha is a student of persuasion. He was nice enough to share his thoughts about the subject of  schemias.(See my last  blog entry)  David is writing a book called “The Trial Rhetoric of Gerry Spence” which is to be published by Simon & Schuster. If you are like me, you’ll have a reminder to buy it when it’s available. He has allowed me to publish his E-mail to me which I think you’ll find very interesting and helpful. …

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WHAT’S A SCHEMA GOT TO DO WITH IT?

WHAT’S A SCHEMA GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Sara Gordon, a law  professor in Nevada, published a very informative article titled “Through the eyes of Jurors: The Use of Cognitive Psychology in the Application of the “Plain Language” Jury Instructions.” In the article she discusses how people process information and the role of “Schema’s” in doing so.  Her  explanations  have application to trial lawyers. Here are some of Professor Gordon’s comments for you to consider. A “schema” is a cognitive framework or concept that helps individuals organize and interpret information. …

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