§134.219. Sanctions.
13 C.F.R. § 134.219
A Judge may impose appropriate sanctions, except for fees, costs, or monetary penalties, which he or she deems necessary to serve the ends of justice, if a party or its attorney:
Fails to comply with an order of the Judge;
Fails to comply with the rules set forth in this part;
Acts in bad faith or for purposes of delay or harassment;
Submits false statements knowingly, recklessly, or with deliberate disregard for the truth; or
Otherwise acts in an unethical or disruptive manner.
Appropriate sanctions may include:
Ordering a pleading or evidentiary filing to be struck from the record;
Dismissing an appeal with prejudice;
Suspending counsel from practice before OHA;
Filing a complaint with the applicable State bar; and
Taking any other action that is appropriate to further the administration of justice.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[75 FR 47441, Aug. 6, 2010]
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504; 15 U.S.C. 632, 634(b)(6), 634(i), 637(a), 648(l), 656(i), 657t and 687(c); E.O. 12549, 51 FR 6370, 3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189. Subpart J issued under 15 U.S.C. 657f. Subpart K issued under 15 U.S.C. 657f. Subpart L issued under 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36); Pub. L. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281; Pub. L. 116-139, 134 Stat. 620; Pub. L. 116-142, 134 Stat. 641; and Pub. L. 116-147, 134 Stat. 660. Subpart M issued under 15 U.S.C. 657a; Pub. L. 117-81, 135 Stat. 1541.
Source
Source: 61 FR 2683, Jan. 29, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[75 FR 47441, Aug. 6, 2010]