Agreed. How can anyone be so sure that the opposing counsel doesn't know the reason for the change in TPL's counsel. I'd be rather surpised if they didn't.

I can hear it now "Hey Jim good to see you, what happened to the last guy." " Well I think he developed a big fat lip and needs time to heal....so here I am." " Well let's get on with it, by the way...nice Crocs."