Rule #1: Never Admit You’re Violating a Court Order

Rule #2: Accidents Happen and Can Be Great Excuses for Violating Court Orders

Rule #3: You Get to Interpret the Order

Rule #4: Always Appeal

Rule #5: Go After the Judge

Rule #6: Keep Your Lawyers Barefoot and Ignorant

Rule #7: Always Make Sure They’re Relieved You Didn’t Do Worse

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