Articles & Resources
Psychological Testing and Limitations
A clear explanation of the limits of common cognitive tests in legal settings, and why attorneys should rely on behavior-based tools like PARADISE-2 when evaluating mental capacity or susceptibility to undue influence.
PARADISE-2 Protocol - Introduction
An overview of the PARADISE-2 protocol, a behavior-based mental capacity assessment tool that helps attorneys identify cognitive impairment, understand susceptibility to undue influence, and present clearer evidence in litigation.
Dementia
A clear explanation of dementia and its impact on cognitive functions relevant to mental capacity evaluations, helping families and attorneys understand how conditions like Alzheimer’s or vascular disease may affect vulnerability to undue influence in cases reviewed by Dr. Bennett Blum.
Mental Capacity and Competency
An overview of how mental capacity and legal competency differ, with insight into the PARADISE-2 protocol developed and used by Dr. Bennett Blum to evaluate decision-making ability and susceptibility to undue influence in complex litigation.
Mental Capacity and Litigation
A practical overview of how mental capacity issues affect modern litigation, offering attorneys clear guidance on competency assessment, dementia, cognitive testing limitations, and behavior-based tools like Dr. Bennett Blum’s PARADISE-2 protocol.