[AnotherUnixGeek]

If the judge continues to ignore the fact that he’s clearly violating the law, then this will almost certainly end up fixed by an appeals court.

Well, that depends - what's the court of appeals for this case?

[Cboldt]

-- what's the court of appeals for this case? --

DC Circuit.

Who know how much sunlight they want on their little corner of the judicial institution.

[j.havenfarm]

Sooner than later this will go the appellate court by writ. When the defendant petitions, and the plaintiff joins the petition, the judge’s improper conduct will be all the more apparent