United States v. Algie

BERTELSMAN, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

The primary issue before the court in this matter is whether the court may invoke its inherent powers and the provisions of Rules 102 and 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence in fulfilling its ethical obligation “to insist that court officials, litigants and their lawyers cooperate” with the court to achieve the goal of “prompt disposition of the court’s business.” 1

This is an issue of first impression, the resolution of which is fraught with grave importance for the administration of justice in the Eastern District of Kentucky and in other courts, state…