A recent decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of State of New York — Tsung Tsin Ass'n, Inc. v. Tian Xiang Zhu, No. 651584/20232023, 2023 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 20347 * (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Cnty. Nov. 16, 2023) underscores the importance of litigants' adherence to the rules of discovery and court orders, and the serious consequences they can face for failing to do so. This article describes that decision and provides practical guidance as to best practices in light of it.