I’m an attorney who’s working as a law clerk for a civil state judge. I’m shocked at how many defense firms file motions, that they know will never be heard, after the case has settled but BEFORE it’s placed on the record. That time period is the last time they have to get their billable hours in and they really take advantage of it.

It’s to the point that when I get a pile of defense motions on my desk without hearing dates, I know the case has settled.