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|VIDEO| How a Single Statement Set the Stage for a Blockbuster Trial Verdict

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 24, 2023 8:22:35 AM


Some studies show jurors often make up their minds about a case by the conclusion of opening statements. It’s one reason why distilling your case to a brief, powerful statement during openings is so crucial. And in a new CVN video series, renowned trial presentation expert Shane Read analyzes how Mark Lanier used such a statement to set the stage for a blockbuster talc trial verdict. 

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Topics: Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson, Trial Technique Spotlight

$0 Punitive Verdict Wraps Wrongful Death Cancer Trial Against RJR

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 19, 2023 11:55:38 AM

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Miami, FL— Jurors last week handed down a $0 verdict in a punitives-only proceeding against R.J. Reynolds over its role in the 1996 throat cancer death of a Florida man. Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CA-000113. 

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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds

GA Jury Delivers $9M Med Mal Verdict for Child's Debilitating Hand Injury

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 14, 2023 3:19:32 PM

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Topics: Medical Malpractice, Georgia, Velaga v. Resurgens, et al.

Punitives-Only Retrial Opens Against RJR Over Florida Smoker's Cancer Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 12, 2023 4:00:44 PM

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Miami, FL— Attorneys Tuesday debated what, if any, financial punishment should be imposed against R.J. Reynolds for the throat cancer death of a Florida smoker, as a punitives-only proceeding opened another chapter in a long-running case against the tobacco giant. Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds, 2002-CA-000113. 

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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Ledo v. R.J. Reynolds

$13.5M Verdict Against RJR Wraps Trial Over 'Camel' Smoker's Cancer Death

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Apr 6, 2023 3:48:24 PM

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Miami, FL— Jurors Tuesday handed down a $13.5 million verdict at trial against R.J. Reynolds over the 1996 cancer death of a Florida smoker. Rey v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., 2007-CA-046340.

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Topics: tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Rey v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.