In 2001 the Center For Justice & Democracy at New York Law School tackled the question of justice and the media. At that time the headlines noted large awards but generally neglected to report on the misconduct that was reflected in the award. This led to cries of "jackpot justice!" as well as vilifying trial lawyers.
CJ&D's conclusions were fortified in 2004 with the publication of the book, "Distorting the Law: Politics, Media and the Litigation Crisis" which illuminated how the public received a distorted view of tort litigation.
Today, CJ&D examines the continuing explosion in forms of media exchanges (Facebook, Twitter, and the like) to determine what the public is learning about civil jury verdicts. "Coverage is still not providing an accurate picture of the civil justice system and in fact, certain new media trends are making the situation worse."
Click here to read the white paper.
What do you think? Is it accurate? Do folks have a fair shot in the courtroom? Or has the new media effectively barred the courtroom doors?
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