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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's petition for removal due to applicant's counsel's failure to properly manage the case during a staff transition, which led to the discovery period being closed prematurely. Despite not condoning counsel's conduct, the Board remanded the case for another mandatory settlement conference before trial. This action was taken due to the totality of circumstances as outlined by the WCJ.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's petition for removal due to applicant's counsel's failure to properly manage the case during a staff transition, which led to the discovery period being closed prematurely. Despite not condoning counsel's conduct, the Board remanded the case for another mandatory settlement conference before trial. This action was taken due to the totality of circumstances as outlined by the WCJ.
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