provisions of L.R. 40-1 or 40-2 may subject counsel or the parties to the
following sanctions:
(a) Payment of costs and attorneys’ fees of an opposing party;
(b) Payment of reasonable charges reflecting the costs of compensating
jurors for their unnecessary appearance; and
(c) Such other sanctions as may seem proper to the Court under the
circumstances.
Notwithstanding compliance with L.R. 40-2, if counsel fails to inform the
court clerk of settlement by 4 p.m. on the last business day prior to trial, the
Court may assess counsel or the parties reasonable charges reflecting the
costs of compensating jurors for their unnecessary appearance.
F.R.Civ.P. 41. DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS
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