"I lost a huge trial and it was a very sobering and depressing, challenging verdict to receive," recalls Kurt Zaner in a candid conversation with host Dan Ambrose. After 20 consecutive civil trial victories, Kurt shares the hard lessons from his first defense verdict in a six-week ethylene oxide exposure case. Tune in for his insights about how even elite trial lawyers must continually refine their approach to cross-examination, witness sequencing, and jury selection. He will teach these refined techniques at TLU Beach (June 4-7), leading a premises liability masterclass and interactive workshops on creating courtroom drama.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Kurt Zaner | LinkedIn☑️ Zaner Harden Law | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube☑️ TLU Beach☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode SnapshotAfter 20 consecutive civil trial victories, Kurt faced his first loss in a six-week toxic tort case involving ethylene oxide exposure from a medical equipment sterilization facility.The defendants' regulatory compliance defense proved challenging as jurors were swayed by evidence that Terumo followed government requirements.Kurt identified key areas for improvement, including more focused cross-examinations, better witness control, and spending more time probing regulatory compliance issues during voir dire.For his next trial in the series, Kurt plans to streamline the case from six weeks to three weeks, believing that longer trials can lead to jury fatigue and forgotten testimony.Kurt emphasizes the importance of...

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