Rule 11.1 Signatures Required on Pleadings, Motions, And Other Papers.

The signing of a pleading, motion, or other paper presented for filing by any counsel in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 11 is deemed to signify approval of the contents of the pleading by all co-counsel. In addition, counsel's name, address, telephone number, fax number, and attorney identification number shall be typed or printed beneath his or her signature; documents filed by a party not represented by counsel shall be signed by the party and shall give the same information. Every attorney and litigant proceeding without legal counsel has a continuing obligation to apprise the court of address changes.

Rule 11.2 Sanctions--Unreasonable Delays.

Any delay or continuance occasioned by a party's failure to abide by these rules may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including assessment of costs and attorneys' fees. In this regard, counsel shall immediately notify the appropriate judge if a pending motion is resolved by the parties or if the civil action is settled.

Rule 11.3 Sanctions--frivolous Motions or Opposition.

A frivolous motion or opposition to a motion on frivolous grounds may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including the assessment of costs and attorneys' fees.