Civil litigation:

1. Search the following web site: https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_11. What is the importance of Rule 11 sanctions? Can you find any case law that discusses the imposition of sanctions against an attorney.

2. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have specific requirements for how motions are to be drafted. View the following web site: www.casd.uscourts.gov. At the home page, go to Attorney Assistance/ filing procedures/ general filing procedures, and then format for filings. Note the specific requirements for filings. Now check the district court for Illinois state. Are there similar rules?