Southern Pacific Co. v. Corporation Commission of Arizona

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• because a fine against counsel carries “the criminal hallmark,” the court’s authority to impose a punitive sanction such as a fine must derive from the federal contempt statute, 18 U.S.C. § 401, and is limited by the procedural requirements of Rule 42, Fed.R.Crim.P.

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