Judge Orders Lawyers to Have Lunch Together and Discuss “How They Can Act Professionally”

A 1795 satirical drawing of a vestry dinnerArtist's impression, but probably generally accurate

This one speaks for itself:

The lawyers, of course, complied (and split the bill).

Is this the first time such an order has been issued? Nope. SeeOrder Granting Motion to Compel Lunch” (Aug. 4, 2006).

Bonus points to both judges for making sure the lawyers tipped their servers.