Any client who has found themselves in litigation has undoubtedly heard from their counsel that compliance with discovery obligations is paramount. Several recent decisions, including by the First Department, emphasize the importance of faithfully adhering to those obligations and highlight courts’ willingness to impose sanctions in the face of noncompliance.

This article provides an overview of the rules that authorize courts to impose sanctions and examples of courts employing this power, particularly via monetary fines and other penalties, to deter discovery violations.