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Webinar with Chantal M Roberts, CPCU, AIC, RPA, ITP, on Insurance Basics for Litigators.

What an informative webinar we had in November featuring Chantal M Roberts, CPCU, AIC, RPA, ITP. Shoutout to Chantal for her informative presentation on "Insurance Basics for Litigators."

Chantal's acronym of DICED and great flowcharts made these basic insurance terms and concepts come alive. Moderator and First Court Litigation Consultant Kristi Harrington began the webinar by reading "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" from Chantal's latest book, "Once Upon a Claim," and a free signed copy was given to one of the webinar participants! If you are interested in receiving a copy of Chantal's presentation PowerPoint or the recording of this webinar, reach out to caroline@firstcourt.com.

Latest Insights Articles from Our Blog

Get the latest news, trends, and insights on ligation and all things legal!

Decoding Witness Credibility

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

For attorneys, understanding how jurors assess witness credibility is critical to building a compelling case and dismantling the opposition’s narrative.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Understanding Nuclear Verdicts

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

This blog examines the factors contributing to nuclear verdicts, the challenges they pose, and strategies defense counsel can adopt to mitigate damages.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Online Mock Trials: Not a Risky Business

ADR

Taylor Batten

Online mock trials provide an environment where jury research questions can be successfully answered while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

Taylor Batten

Selecting the Right Jury

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

In any trial, the composition of the jury can make or break a case.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Visuals for Trial: A Key To Success with a Jury

ADR

Ryan Liffrig, J.D.

Effective visuals for trial are potentially the single most critical factor in the jurors’ understanding of your case.

Ryan Liffrig, J.D.

How Lawyers Can Start Building a Social Media Presence With Confidence

ADR

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Maintaining a professional online presence is so important for lawyers.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Managing Your Greatest Asset: Time

Jury Research

Sydney Beemer

In a profession where time equals money, time management skills are vital to legal professionals.

Sydney Beemer

How Does Today’s Political Climate Affect the Jury?

Jury Research

Taylor Batten

Because there is such a divide between parties, a pattern of extreme thinking has developed across the US, which has affected our system of jury process.

Taylor Batten

The Role of Sympathy in the Courtroom

Jury Research

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Sympathy, despite its seemingly benign nature, poses significant challenges to justice from a civil defense perspective.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Exploring the Rewards of Mediation

Jury Research

Jayne Carlson

In the realm of conflict resolution, mediation stands as a pillar of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Jayne Carlson

Mastering Courtroom Leadership: 10 Key Questions for Lawyers

Jury Research

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

A lawyer's ability to lead effectively in the courtroom can significantly impact case outcomes.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Understanding Proximate Cause in Legal Defense

Jury Research

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.

Unlike mere causation, which merely requires a link between an action and an outcome, proximate cause demands that the connection be both close and direct.

Amanda Panagakis, PhD.