Judge Anne Y. Shields

Proposed findings and conclusions must be filed via ECF with courtesy copy to Chambers two weeks after trial transcript is available.

Unless otherwise ordered, two weeks after the transcript of the trial is prepared and available for ordering, the parties shall simultaneously file via ECF, with a courtesy copy toChambers, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. Such submissions shall include precise citations to the trial transcript and exhibits, together with supporting legal authority.

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Courtesy copies generally not required except for motions with exhibits and motions referred by District Court Judges.

Unless otherwise ordered, and subject to the exceptions set forth herein, courtesy copies of electronically filed documents should not be provided to the court. Courtesy copies of the following documents must be provided to the court: (1) motions with all exhibits; (2) motions referred for decision to this court by District Court Judges.

Moving party must provide courtesy copies to Chambers with cover letter.

The moving party shall be responsible for furnishing Chambers with a full set of courtesy copies of the motion papers, together with a cover letter specifying each document in the package. A copy of this cover letter is to be sent to opposing counsel.

All courtesy copies submitted to Chambers must be marked “Courtesy Copy,” “Original Filed ECF” with the assigned docket entry indicated. Courtesy copies of exhibits and appendices are to be clearly labeled and tabbedand where, appropriate may be submitted in a binder. Such copies should not be “Velobound.”

All courtesy copies submitted to Chambers must be marked “Courtesy Copy,” “Original Filed ECF” with the assigned docket entry indicated. Courtesy copies of exhibits and appendices are to be clearly labeled and tabbedand where, appropriate may be submitted in a binder. Such copies should not be “Velobound.”

Confidential information filed with the Court must be filed under seal.

All information subject to confidential treatment in accordance with the terms of this Stipulation and Order that is filed with the Court, including any pleadings, motions or other papers filed with the Court that includes Confidential Information, shall be filed under seal to the extent permitted by law (including, without limitation any applicable rules of court) and shall be kept under seal until further order of the Court.

Sealed documents require settlement rules compliance or prior court permission.

Documents may be electronically filed under seal only if filed pursuant to the Court's settlement rules or with prior permission of the Court.

Where possible, only confidential portions of the filings with the Court shall be filed under seal.

Where possible, only confidential portions of the filings with the Court shall be filed under seal.

Motion papers must be fully briefed before electronic filing; cover letter required with service.

No motion papers are to be filed electronically until the motion is fully briefed. The notice of motion and all supporting papers are to be served on all other parties along with a cover letter setting forth whom the movant represents and identifying the papers being served. A copy of this cover letter is to be electronically filed. A party responding to a motion shall serve the moving party with a courtesy copy of the responding papers, for later filing with the court.

All discovery is stayed until Discovery Planning Report is filed.

Until the parties file the Discovery Planning Report, all discovery in this case is STAYED, except as provided in this Order.

Discovery motions require phone conference with chambers before filing; letter motions not accepted.

this court by calling chambers at (631) 712-5710. Attorneys may not bring a discovery motion before the court until they have complied with these rules. This court does not accept letter motions unless authorized to do so after the telephone conference is held.

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Unless otherwise ordered by this court, two weeks prior to the date set for jury selection, each party shall file: i. A statement of issues that any party intends to raise as a motion in limine. In the event that any such issues are raised, the Court will schedule a pre-motion conference.

Unless otherwise ordered by this court, two weeks prior to the date set for jury selection, each party shall file: i. A statement of issues that any party intends to raise as a motion in limine. In the event that any such issues are raised, the Court will schedule a pre-motion conference.

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Rule 16 conference scheduled after Rule 26 conference.

The court will schedule a Rule 16 initial conference after issue is joined and the parties have had the opportunity to conduct a Rule 26 conference.

Pre-motion conference required for non-discovery motions; 2-page letter request with 7-day response.

For all other motions where parties are represented by counsel, a pre-motion conference is necessary. A pre-motion conference can be requested by way of an electronically filed letter. Such letters are to be filed as ECF motions seeking a court conference. Letters requesting pre-motion conferences shall state, in brief, the grounds for the motion, shall not exceed two pages, and shall not include affidavits or exhibits. All parties served with a pre-motion letter shall serve and file a letter response, not to exceed two pages, within seven days from service of the pre-motion conference letter.

Adjournment requests must include original date and prior request history.

All requests for adjournments must include the following information: A. The original date of the appearance or deadline; B. Whether there have been prior requests for adjournment;

Adjournment requests must be ECF motions filed at least 48 hours before deadline.

In the absence of extraordinary circumstances, all requests for adjournments of any kind are to be made via an ECF motion, and are to be made no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance date or deadline.

Revised scheduling order required if adjournment affects other dates.

In the event that the requested adjournment affects any other scheduled dates, a proposed revised scheduling order must be attached to the motion.

Settlement conference required within 30 days after serving interrogatory answers.

By [DATE, 30 days] after the Plaintiff serves answers to the Court’s Interrogatories, counsel for the Plaintiff and the Defendant must meet and confer in person in good-faith effort to settle all pending issues, including attorneys’ fees and costs.

Prior to seeking any adjournment, the parties are expected to confer and grant each other the courtesy of agreeing to reasonable requests to adjourn, especially upon the first request for any adjournment.

Prior to seeking any adjournment, the parties are expected to confer and grant each other the courtesy of agreeing to reasonable requests to adjourn, especially upon the first request for any adjournment.

Magistrate judge cannot extend district judge deadlines.

This Court cannot extend deadlines, including discovery deadlines, set by the assigned District Court Judge. Accordingly, any extensions of such deadlines must be made to the District Court Judge.

Strict adherence to deadlines required; exceptions only for compelling reasons.

Due to the volume of cases based on the FLSA, the Court expects strict adherence to these deadlines and requirements. Exceptions will be granted only for compelling reasons.

Schedule alterations require good cause, party conference, and joint ECF letter.

The parties may move to alter this schedule for good cause. Any such request shall only be made after the parties confer, and shall be made by joint letter request filed via this Court’s ECF system.

Email communication with Chambers prohibited without prior court authorization.

In order to avoid inappropriate ex parte communication with Chambers, communication via Chambers email is prohibited without prior authorization of this Court.

Discovery disputes must be resolved by counsel in good faith before seeking court intervention.

Counsel must first undertake a good faith effort to resolve any discovery disputes, including a request to limit or terminate a deposition, without court intervention. Where attorneys

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Substantive calls must be made jointly with opposing counsel and all adversaries must be informed.

Calls regarding the substance of any matter should be made only jointly with opposing counsel on the line. As officers of the court, counsel are responsible for informing all adversaries of any communication with Chambers.

Joint ECF communication preferred; individual ECF letter allowed if joint impracticable.

Counsel shall always endeavor to confer and then submit a joint communication via ECF. In the event a joint communication is impracticable, counsel may submit a letter to the Court via ECF.

Phone calls permitted; criminal scheduling to Courtroom Deputy, civil to Law Clerks.

Telephone calls to chambers are permitted. Calls regarding scheduling of criminal matters should be directed to the Courtroom Deputy at (631) 712-5714 Calls regarding civil matters should be directed to the Law Clerks at (631) 712-5710.