§ Rule 16-II. Failure to Appear for Conference

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Rule 16-II. Failure to Appear for Conference

If counsel or a party proceeding pro se fails to appear at a pretrial, settlement, or status conference, the court may enter a default, a dismissal of the case with or without prejudice, or take such other action, including the imposition of penalties and sanctions, as may be deemed appropriate.