Ackra Direct Marketing Corp. And Michael Ackerman, Individually v. Fingerhut Corp.

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• recognizing that pro se representation does not excuse a party from complying with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• stating that a corporation was technically in default as of the date its counsel was permitted to withdraw from the case without substitute counsel appearing
• stating that a corporation was technically in default as of the date its counsel was permitted to withdraw from the case without substitute counsel appearing
• explaining that, in general, a pro se party is not excused “from complying with a court’s orders and with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure”
• stating that a corporation was technically in default as of the date its counsel was permitted to withdraw from the case without substitute counsel appearing
• stating that when a party has engaged in willful misconduct, even the existence of a meritorious defense is not enough to avoid a default judgment

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