Today is day 2 of former President Trump's hush money trial. Jury selection is moving at a snail's pace. So far, attorneys have dismissed dozens of potential jurors and have yet to choose one. They are being questioned individually about their ability to fairly decide whether or not Trump will become the first former president convicted of a crime. The former president is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal during his 2016 campaign. At the center of the case are payments totaling $130 thousand to an adult film star named Stormy Daniels. Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, admitted in a plea deal, the money was aimed at buying Daniel's silence about the affair she had with Trump more than a decade ago. Trump says he has done nothing wrong. National Jury Consultant as well as CEO and President of Shari Belitz Communications, Shari Belitz, joins to share what her opinion is on the pace of the jury selection. Belitz discusses whether it makes it harder to find jurors for such a high profile case. She tells us what the attorneys in this case are looking for in a juror. Belitz explains how long she thinks jury selection will last.

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, host Meghan Henry is joined by returning guest Shari Belitz as well as Christopher Dickerson. NYC residents Chris and Shari work for the city of New York. Driven by his passion for the Big Apple, Chris defends the city that never sleeps as a public entity. Tune in to hear the implications of defending a public entity vs. a smaller, private one. #TheDefenseNeverRests #LegalPodcast #NewYorkLaw LETS CONNECT ○ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2HhY16s ○ Instagram: @morganakins_pllc ○ Facebook: https://bit.ly/38oOypR LETS CHAT ○ Email: pbaxter@morganakins.com Schedule a call with me today so we can discuss your goals! THE DEFENSE NEVER RESTS PODCAST ○ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2SRVcOT ○ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38pFsJn ○ Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2vy79AV WHAT TO WATCH NEXT ○ I Hate My Job! What Do I Do?: https://youtu.be/W4dmAvVFTws ○ Being Bold in Risk Management: https://youtu.be/tTerJnnoGrw ○ A Peek Behind The Supreme Court’s Veil: https://youtu.be/DG0qCcwiacE WHEN CLIENTS WORK WITH ME THEY SEE: ✅Early case assessments, within 60 days, so that they can see the strengths and weaknesses of their case EARLY! ✅Vetted exit strategies within 60 days, that allow them to decide EARLY what the best course of action is for their particular case! ✅A deliberate approach to what we spend in litigation because we don't do everything; we do what generates the most ROI for that particular exit strategy. (Ex. If you want an early mediation, we may not even need to take Plaintiff's deposition). ✅If desired, a legal budget (a real one) within 30 days so that you can see what you are about to spend. ✅Internal M&A SOPs that mirror our litigation philosophy, i.e. automated 30 and 60 day reminders upon file opening, weekly reports on reporting deadlines, daily and weekly diary reminders on reporting, exit strategies and discovery deadlines. ABOUT ME My name is Patricia Baxter. I am a managing partner helping companies keep their litigation costs under control & close files! I collaborate with insurance companies and self-insured businesses to reach their goals. In addition to my role as an active trial attorney, I also specialize in early and efficient dispute resolution. My practice is concentrated in 3 main areas: products liability, aviation, and premises liability. With products liability I represent manufacturers and distributors of various powered industrial machinery/equipment; industrial/commercial equipment; medical devices; construction equipment; food service products; cosmetic products; aviation component parts; automotive OEM and aftermarket component parts; elevators; plumbing, electrical and lighting fixtures; and recreational equipment and related component parts. With aviation I represent airlines and aviation vendors, including skycaps, wheelchair handlers, plane cleaners, baggage handlers, Jetway operators, tarmac mechanics and more. With premises liability I represent large commercial landowners and facility management companies with high self-insured retentions. Thanks for watching!

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, we are joined again by Rebecca Gregg and Shari Belitz. Tune in as they discuss nuclear verdicts, the pivot of utilizing fear in courtroom culture, defining reptile theory, and the use of reptile theory in trucking cases. Let us know what you think in the comments #NuclearVerdicts #ReptileTheory #LegalPodcast LETS CONNECT ○ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2HhY16s ○ Instagram: @morganakins_pllc ○ Facebook: https://bit.ly/38oOypR LETS CHAT ○ Email: pbaxter@morganakins.com Schedule a call with me today so we can discuss your goals! THE DEFENSE NEVER RESTS PODCAST ○ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2SRVcOT ○ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38pFsJn ○ Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2vy79AV WHAT TO WATCH NEXT ○ I Hate My Job! What Do I Do?: https://youtu.be/W4dmAvVFTws ○ Being Bold in Risk Management: https://youtu.be/tTerJnnoGrw ○ A Peek Behind The Supreme Court’s Veil: https://youtu.be/DG0qCcwiacE WHEN CLIENTS WORK WITH ME THEY SEE: ✅Early case assessments, within 60 days, so that they can see the strengths and weaknesses of their case EARLY! ✅Vetted exit strategies within 60 days, that allow them to decide EARLY what the best course of action is for their particular case! ✅A deliberate approach to what we spend in litigation because we don't do everything; we do what generates the most ROI for that particular exit strategy. (Ex. If you want an early mediation, we may not even need to take Plaintiff's deposition). ✅If desired, a legal budget (a real one) within 30 days so that you can see what you are about to spend. ✅Internal M&A SOPs that mirror our litigation philosophy, i.e. automated 30 and 60 day reminders upon file opening, weekly reports on reporting deadlines, daily and weekly diary reminders on reporting, exit strategies and discovery deadlines. ABOUT ME My name is Patricia Baxter. I am a managing partner helping companies keep their litigation costs under control & close files! I collaborate with insurance companies and self-insured businesses to reach their goals. In addition to my role as an active trial attorney, I also specialize in early and efficient dispute resolution. My practice is concentrated in 3 main areas: products liability, aviation, and premises liability. With products liability I represent manufacturers and distributors of various powered industrial machinery/equipment; industrial/commercial equipment; medical devices; construction equipment; food service products; cosmetic products; aviation component parts; automotive OEM and aftermarket component parts; elevators; plumbing, electrical and lighting fixtures; and recreational equipment and related component parts. With aviation I represent airlines and aviation vendors, including skycaps, wheelchair handlers, plane cleaners, baggage handlers, Jetway operators, tarmac mechanics and more. With premises liability I represent large commercial landowners and facility management companies with high self-insured retentions. Thanks for watching!

Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts used in human decision making that we’ve all fallen victim to at one time or another. Your jury is no exception. Shari Belitz shares how to spot these biases and the impact they have on litigation.

Join Rebecca Berger, Esq. host of RVN TV’s Justice for All as she talks to her guest Shari Belitz, Esq., CEO of Shari Belitz Communications LLC.

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests Podcast, I am joined by cohost Scott Rybny as we talk with Shari Belitz and take a deep dive into the root causes of social inflation and nuclear verdicts. Let us know what you think in the comments below!   THE DEFENSE NEVER RESTS PODCAST ○ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2SRVcOT ○ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38pFsJn ○ Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2vy79AV LETS CONNECT ○ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2HhY16s ○ Instagram: @morganakins_pllc ○ Facebook: https://bit.ly/38oOypR LETS CHAT ○ Email: pbaxter@morganakins.com Schedule a call with me today so we can discuss your goals! WHAT TO WATCH NEXT ○ Save Money in Legal Fees: https://youtu.be/BpPw2Xpil0k ○ What to Do When Your Client Hates You: https://youtu.be/regfXaAphrM ○ Litigation Exit Strategy: https://youtu.be/06oWqYuf5fM WHEN CLIENTS WORK WITH ME THEY SEE: ✅Early case assessments, within 60 days, so that they can see the strengths and weaknesses of their case EARLY! ✅Vetted exit strategies within 60 days, that allow them to decide EARLY what the best course of action is for their particular case! ✅A deliberate approach to what we spend in litigation because we don't do everything; we do what generates the most ROI for that particular exit strategy. (Ex. If you want an early mediation, we may not even need to take Plaintiff's deposition). ✅If desired, a legal budget (a real one) within 30 days so that you can see what you are about to spend. ✅Internal M&A SOPs that mirror our litigation philosophy, i.e. automated 30 and 60 day reminders upon file opening, weekly reports on reporting deadlines, daily and weekly diary reminders on reporting, exit strategies and discovery deadlines. ABOUT ME My name is Patricia Baxter. I am a managing partner helping companies keep their litigation costs under control & close files! I collaborate with insurance companies and self-insured businesses to reach their goals. In addition to my role as an active trial attorney, I also specialize in early and efficient dispute resolution. My practice is concentrated in 3 main areas: products liability, aviation, and premises liability. With products liability I represent manufacturers and distributors of various powered industrial machinery/equipment; industrial/commercial equipment; medical devices; construction equipment; food service products; cosmetic products; aviation component parts; automotive OEM and aftermarket component parts; elevators; plumbing, electrical and lighting fixtures; and recreational equipment and related component parts. With aviation I represent airlines and aviation vendors, including skycaps, wheelchair handlers, plane cleaners, baggage handlers, Jetway operators, tarmac mechanics and more. With premises liability I represent large commercial landowners and facility management companies with high self-insured retentions. Thanks for watching!