My attorney said that the ballif wouldn't let him in without a tie one time. He had a last minute call from a client and didn't have time to grab one. She finally let him in without one, but this guy can break any rules he wants to.
Dress code is up to the judges discretion. Look up your local court dress code and see for yourself. Judges can and do require male attorneys to wear a suit and tie.
I require you to submit three photos of the event with five witnesses who were there, and then I might believe your Internet tie post. I am very smart, and know how to dismiss anything out of hand with a [citation needed], even when the events are trivial.