However ...

It is still up to the attorney to disclose to the other party whatever evidence he will present. Of course, the defense attorney could be lying. Plaintiff attorney needs to be ready for that, since it is likely.

Sounds like plaintiff attorney sent a link to defense and said "here's my stuff." As judge pointed out, that is not disclosure. Judge is hearing all this stuff now with the ace in the hole that he can discard it all if he wants.

Judge does appear (at least) to be attempting to be fair on this issue, though.