Sanctions.

§ 134.219 Sanctions. (a) 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: (1) Fails to comply with an order of the Judge; (2) Fails to comply with the rules set forth in this part; (3) Acts in bad faith or for purposes of delay or harassment; (4) Submits false statements knowingly, recklessly, or with deliberate disregard for the truth; or (5) Otherwise acts in an unethical or disruptive manner. (b) Appropriate sanctions may include: (1) Ordering a pleading or evidentiary filing to be struck from the record; (2) Dismissing an appeal with prejudice; (3) Suspending counsel from practice before OHA; (4) Filing a complaint with the applicable State bar; and (5) Taking any other action that is appropriate to further the administration of justice. [75 FR 47441, Aug. 6, 2010]