There has been much talk about the use of blogs for monitoring public opinion and shaping trial strategy during the Casey Anthony trial. While that may be a useful strategy for high profile cases, you may wonder what impact the internet will have in your everyday run of the mill case.

There are many cases on which I consult where the question arises, do you bring the client to the courtroom? This is often an issue in brain injury cases and in cases of severe physical impairment, but it can be an issue in any case, such as soft tissue injuries.

What did we learn from the Casey Anthony trial? Lots – and likely lots more once the jurors give their interviews, but for now, here are a few things to consider.