A Jacksonville, Maryland jury has returned a $1.5 billion dollar verdict against Exxon Mobil Corp. for a gas leak at a gasoline station. The verdict is believed to be one of the largest for a gas station groundwater contamination.

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How To Encourage Candid Responses During Voir Dire Every attorney knows voir dire is a unique time at trial as it is the only time a two-sided conversation between counsel and the jury pool is allowed. If an attorney fails to gain honest responses from jurors during voir dire, he will lose this golden opportunity to assess those who will potentially hold his case in their hands.more

When a witness is nervous, it is common that he/she will speak quickly. The fast-paced response can cause a number of problems. Not only will jurors have difficulty understanding the witness, but he is likely to utter a response without taking the time to think first. Below are a few tips for slowing the speed of response of a witness. more