IN RE: the Parental Rights as to K. L. W. (2020)

ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL AND VACATING CONDITIONAL SANCTIONS

On December 15, 2020, this court entered an order conditionally imposing sanctions on counsel for appellant for failure to file the opening brief and appendix. Counsel has now filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss this appeal and a motion to vacate the conditional sanctions order. Counsel indicates the brief was not filed because the parties were engaging in settlement negotiations.

The motion for a voluntary dismissal is granted. This appeal is dismissed. The motion to vacate the conditional sanctions order is granted to the following extent. The conditional sanctions imposed in the December 15, 2020, order are vacated. Counsel is advised that in the future, even if the parties are engaged in settlement negotiations, she must file a motion for an extension of time if she is unable to meet a deadline established by this court's rules or orders. See Weddell v. Stewart, 127 Nev. 645, 652, 261 P.3d 1080, 1085 (2011) (counsel is “not at liberty to disobey notices, orders, or any other directives issued by this court.”).

It is so ORDERED.