The following excerpt is from Ching v. Lewis, 996 F.2d 1223 (9th Cir. 1993):
Wanderer v. Johnston, 910 F.2d 652, 656 (9th Cir.1990). Prejudice to the party seeking sanctions and the availability of less drastic sanctions are the most critical factors. Id.
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