Q: Is it legal for the wc judge to dicuss my case off the record in a meeting w both lawyers without my knowledge
Both my and my employers lawyer had a meeting w the judge and spoke about my case off the record without my knowledge or consent. I only found out after it happened and i felt like my lawyer never acted on my behalf afterwards. I have no idea what was dicussed or if someone was paid off. I have proof of it happening on the court transcript
A: Nothing illegal. It is common practice to have off-the-record conversations between the attorney's and the judge regarding procedural issues, objections, evidentiary time lines and requests for accommodations such as an extension of time. It is extremely unlikely that anyone was paid off or that anything unethical happened during this discussion.
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