Monthly Archives: July 2013

Francis Scott Key Was a Lawyer. Don’t Be Like Him.

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Rich Matthews / Juryology

Get a piece of paper and a pen, and try the following puzzle. Seriously, try it—it will make this much more fun and you might learn something kind of profound. Ready? Here is the challenge:

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Beware the Stranger With An Agenda (B.T.W. … It’s You)

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Rich Matthews / Juryology

I have served and observed thousands of lawyers over 23 years, and gotten to know their thinking, strategy, intentions, and performance both preparing for and conducting jury trials. And I have become convinced that there is one barrier at the … Continue reading →

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Rich on the Celebrity Court radio show

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Rich Matthews / Juryology

I spoke today with Elizabeth Kelley about the civil lawsuit the heirs of Michael Jackson brought against AEG Live, going into Week 13. I’m at about the 20-minute mark, though the first two guests should not be missed. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/celebritycourtradio/2013/07/21/celebritycourt  

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More Lawyer Vocabulary Banishments, by the Torquemada of Text

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Rich Matthews / Juryology

(This continues the discussion from Wednesday, June 26th.)

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