US · rules
1st Cir. R. 38.0
Sanctions for Vexatious Litigation
When any party to a proceeding before this court or any attorney practicing before the court
files a motion, brief, or other document that is frivolous or interposed for an improper purpose,
such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay, or unreasonably or vexatiously increases
litigation costs, the court may, on its own motion, or on motion of a party, impose appropriate
sanctions on the offending party, the attorney, or both. Any party or attorney on whom sanctions
may be imposed under this rule shall b e afforded an opportunity to respond within fourteen days
of service of a motion or an order to show cause before sanctions are imposed by the court.
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- 2026-09-18
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- 2026-09-18
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