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Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Sep. 8, 2021

Failure to agree on dates brings judge’s sanctions threat

“Further failures to comply with the rules and orders of this court, and the rules and orders of the Central District, will result in sanctions against one or both parties,” wrote U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer.

In a strongly worded order Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer asked counsel in a personal injury lawsuit to explain why she should not sanction them for failing to comply with court procedures.

"This overburdened court and its staff do not have time to communicate repeatedly with counsel in an effort to have them follow the rules and orders of this Court," Fischer ...

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