THE ROBING ROOM

Great trial judge, but as the other posters noted, he has no desire -- NONE -- to rule on dispositive motions. Better to save the money, try the case, and move for a directed verdict at the close of both cases. Odds are that he will grant it. He is a plaintiff's lawyer's worst nightmare in that sense -- do all that billable work, go to trial, and then have him snatch the case, either before or after the verdict. Yes, he has and will do it.