Current through November 30, 2024
Section 41.128 - Sanctions(a) The Board may impose a sanction against a party for misconduct, including:(1) Failure to comply with an applicable rule or order in the proceeding;(2) Advancing a misleading or frivolous request for relief or argument; or(3) Engaging in dilatory tactics.(b) Sanctions include entry of: (1) An order holding certain facts to have been established in the proceeding;(2) An order expunging, or precluding a party from filing, a paper;(3) An order precluding a party from presenting or contesting a particular issue;(4) An order precluding a party from requesting, obtaining, or opposing discovery;(5) An order excluding evidence;(6) An order awarding compensatory expenses, including attorney fees;(7) An order requiring terminal disclaimer of patent term; or(8) Judgment in the contested case.