“Brann didn’t explain the reason for denying sanctions, but he indicated in arguments on Tuesday that the voicemail wasn’t sanctionable, despite being “really bad form,” report Reuters Legal and Pennlive.com.
Brann indicated the issue wasn’t worth his time, according to Reuters Legal. “I’m just so busy and I have to deal with the main event,” he said.
The contents of the voicemail have not been made public....”
“That associate was acting unilaterally, in his personal capacity, without the knowledge or authorization of undersigned counsel or the firm,”
(in other words, please don’t sue us or fine us or sanction us..rogue lawyer)
I'm pretty sure I read, buried in some pleading, that physical violence was threatened.