remarks on a pending case hold greater authority. See In re Hinds, 449 A.2d 483, 496 (N.J. 1982); see also People v. Buttajuoco, 599 N.Y.S.2d 419 (Nassau Cty. Ct. 1993). Such is the case with Mr. Markus's role in the pending matter. As noted, Mr. Markus has attended a proceeding in this Court, after which