Nonetheless, the court takes this opportunity to again remind counsel of the importance of complying with this district's local rules. See Equal Emp't Opportunity Comm'n v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., No. 3:13-cv-528, 2014 WL 258560, at *2 (D. Nev. Jan. 23, 2014) (Jones, J.) (discussing the importance of complying with local rules). Compliance with the local rules ensures that both parties are held to equal standards, see id., and enables the court to resolve disputes in an efficient and inexpensive manner, as required by Rule 1.
This misrepresentation is particularly troubling in light of Judge Jones' unequivocal March 3, 2014 order (#57), which emphasized pro hac vice counsel's duty to abide by this District's ethical rules and abstain from filing frivolous motions and making meritless arguments. (See generally id.) (citing Equal Emp't Opportunity Comm'n v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., No. 3:13-cv-528, 2014 WL 258560, at *2 (D. Nev. Jan. 23, 2014) (Jones, J.)). Banc de Binary's pro hac vice counsel, which drafted the instant opposition, should take note of Judge Jones' orders regarding ethics.