Cetrulo LLP partner Denis F. Alia and associate Valerie D. Dubinsky published an article on thermo-nuclear verdicts, causes and strategies to minimize trial risk in DRI’s “For the Defense” Magazine (July/August 2026). The article explores how jurors’ emotions, complex legal issues, the rise of digital currency, and a growing distrust towards large corporations have been key factors in juries’ propensity to award significant amounts. Recommendations on how to strategically minimize the risk of large verdicts include resonating with jurors, simplifying legal issues and counter-anchoring large demands.