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BLR 7004-1. Dismissal Without Prejudice.

(a)   Omission of Response Date on Summons. Failure of counsel for a party or of a party appearing pro se to state the correct response time on a summons or notice of lawsuit and request for waiver of service of summons attached to a complaint, third-party complaint, or any other pleading that requires a summons constitutes grounds for dismissal of the action without prejudice.

(b)   Failure to Update Office Address, Telephone Number, and E-mail Address. Failure of counsel for a party or of a party appearing pro se to keep the Bankruptcy Clerk’s office informed of any change in address, telephone number, and e-mail address which causes a delay or otherwise
adversely affects the management of the case constitutes grounds either for dismissal of the action without prejudice or for entry of a default judgment.