(a)      Waiver. The court may waive the requirements of any of these rules on its own or upon a motion by a party in interest.

(b)     Sanctions.  The court may impose sanctions for failure to comply with these rules – including striking of documents filed with the court, dismissal of proceedings, dismissal or conversion of cases, or any other appropriate sanction under the circumstances – on its own motion or upon a motion by a party in interest.