By Kirk Hartley on Posted in Juries,Litigation Industry,Science2017 was quite the year for attacks on and perceptions of “leading” public figures and institutions. In view of the new indictments by Mr. Mueller and other evenst, there are ample reasons to think 2018 will exceed 2017 as to attacks and perceptions of “leaders” and institutions. And, there also have been many arguments about… Continue Reading
By Kirk Hartley on Posted in Juries An update to note Mr. Martoma’s conviction on insider trading charges despite pulling some apparently highly intelligent jurors well versed in skepticism and complexity. They also asked careful questions. According to Dealbook: "The jury of seven women and five men … includes a lawyer, a New York University professor and a chief executive — began deliberating shortly after 10… Continue Reading
By Kirk Hartley on Posted in JuriesThe Martoma trial jury is interesting; it includes two lawyers. DealBook explains: "The jurors who will sit in judgment of Mr. Martoma come from the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester and Rockland Counties. They include the chief executive of an apparel and accessory company, and a New York City bus driver. Some of the jurors… Continue Reading
By Kirk Hartley on Posted in Asia,JuriesPerspective matters. In the US, we hear a fairly steady stream of criticism of civil and criminal juries. It’s interesting, then, that in some Asian nations, they are experimenting with implementing jury trials as perhaps desirable legal system changes. In general, the proponents argue that juries serve as a bulwark against the government and allow… Continue Reading
