Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis

Hard courtesy copies required for motions, letters, and stipulations, with exemptions for pleadings, magistrate-directed filings, papers under 15 pages, and pro se parties.

Hard copies of all papers filed electronically, including motions, letters, and stipulations, must be provided to Chambers, except as provided below. All such papers must be clearly marked "Courtesy Copy," "Original Filed by ECF," and "Assigned Docket Number ____." Parties need not submit hard copies of the following filings: a. Pleadings as defined by Fed. R. Civ. P. 7(a); b. Motions, letters, or other filings directed to the magistrate judge assigned to the matter; and c. Any papers that are fewer than 15 pages in length (including exhibits).

Page 1 | I. ELECTRONIC CASE FILING (ECF), F. Courtesy Copies

Adversary must provide movant with courtesy copy of opposition papers for inclusion in Chambers submission.

The adversary is responsible for providing the movant with a courtesy copy of its opposition papers for inclusion in the submission to Chambers.

Page 5 | IV. CIVIL MOTIONS - B. Filing of Motion Papers

In criminal cases, movant must send courtesy copy of motion papers to court once fully briefed.

As provided in Rule IV(B)(2), the movant shall send a courtesy copy of the motion papers to the court once the motion has been fully briefed.

Page 6 | V. CRIMINAL MOTIONS - B. Filing of Motion Papers

Sealed documents must be submitted in hard copy unless leave granted to file on ECF.

Sealed documents or documents containing sealed/sensitive information must be submitted in hard copy and labeled "File Under Seal," unless the parties have already sought and received leave of court to file sealed papers on ECF.

Page 1 | I. ELECTRONIC CASE FILING (ECF), E

Moving party must file full set of papers on ECF and provide courtesy copies to Chambers once motion is fully briefed.

Once the motion is fully briefed, the original moving party shall be responsible for filing the full set of papers on ECF and, as necessary, providing Chambers with a full set of courtesy copies of the motion papers together with a cover letter specifying each document in the package.

Page 5 | IV. CIVIL MOTIONS - B. Filing of Motion Papers

Motion papers shall not be filed until fully briefed (bundling rule); notice and supporting papers served on other parties.

Except as provided in Rule IV(B)(4) below, no motion papers shall be filed until the motion has been fully briefed. The notice of motion and all supporting papers are to be served on the other parties in accordance with

Parties may not serve motion papers before obtaining court approval for the briefing schedule.

No party is to serve any motion papers prior to obtaining court approval for the schedule.

Page 5 | IV. CIVIL MOTIONS - B. Filing of Motion Papers

Pre-motion conference required for dispositive motions (except default judgment), change of venue, and FRCP 15 motions to amend.

Except as provided in Rule IV(A)(5) below, for any dispositive motion (except a motion for default judgment), motion for a change of venue, or motion to amend a pleading pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 (where leave of court is needed), a pre-motion conference is required.

Movant must write requesting pre-motion conference with brief description; opposing party may file letter; submissions due 2 business days before conference.

The movant shall write to the court requesting such conference, with a brief description of the grounds for such motion. Opposition to requests for a pre-motion conference will not be considered; however, the party that will oppose the contemplated motion may file a brief letter setting forth its position on the issues identified in the movant's submission. All parties must file their submissions at least two business days before the pre-motion conference.

Motions for reconsideration are exempt from Rules IV(A) and IV(B).

Motions for reconsideration are exempt from Rules IV(A) and (B).

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Pre-motion conference not required for post-trial motions, remand, reconsideration, habeas/prisoner petitions, social security appeals, bankruptcy appeals, or R&R objections.

No pre-motion conference shall be required for post-trial motions, motions to remand, motions for reconsideration, pro se habeas corpus/prisoner petitions, social security appeals, bankruptcy appeals, or objections to Reports and Recommendations.

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed on ECF and include 6 specific elements including original date, previous requests, adversary consent, and proposed rescheduled date.

All requests for adjournments or extensions of time must be filed on ECF, and must state: 1. The original date; 2. The number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; 3. Whether these previous requests were granted or denied; 4. Whether the adversary consents, and, if not, the reason given by the adversary for refusing to consent; 5. The proposed rescheduled date, if pertaining to a request for extension; and 6. Whether the adjournment or extension affects any other scheduled dates. If so, the party must provide a proposed Revised Scheduling Order.

Adjournment and extension requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance unless emergency, with explanation required for late requests.

Requests for adjournment of a court appearance must, absent an emergency, be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appearance. Requests for extension of a deadline must, if possible, be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled deadline. All requests for adjournments or extensions made within 48 hours of the scheduled appearance or deadline must explain why the party was unable to make the request earlier.

Faxes permitted only for time-sensitive requests; max 10 pages without authorization; do not follow with hard copy.

Faxes to Chambers are permitted only for time-sensitive requests. Copies must also be faxed or delivered to all counsel. Parties submitting a fax must still file the document electronically, subject to the exemptions set forth in Rule I. No document longer than 10 pages may be faxed without prior authorization. Do not follow with hard copy.

Page 2 | II. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS, C. Faxes

Letters for extensions of time and other administrative requests that require immediate attention should be sent to Chambers via fax and filed on ECF.

Letters for extensions of time and other administrative requests that require immediate attention should be sent to Chambers via fax and filed on ECF.

Page 2 | II. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS, A. Letters

Telephone calls to Chambers permitted only for situations requiring immediate attention.

Except as provided in Rule II(D) below, telephone calls to Chambers are permitted only in situations requiring immediate attention. In such situations only, call Chambers at the number listed above.

Page 2 | II. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS, B. Telephone Calls

Contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Reccoppa for docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters.

For docketing, scheduling, and calendar matters, call or email Courtroom Deputy Joseph Reccoppa at (718) 613-2545; joseph_reccoppa@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Page 2 | II. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS, D. Docketing, Scheduling, and Calendar Matters

Standard communication with Chambers is by letter filed electronically with copies to all counsel.

Except as provided below, communication with Chambers shall be by letter (filed electronically), with copies simultaneously delivered to all counsel.

Page 2 | II. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHAMBERS, A. Letters

Oral argument may be requested by letter when moving or opposing papers are filed.

Parties may request oral argument by letter at the time their moving or opposing papers are filed.

Court encourages junior lawyer participation in proceedings and permits multiple attorneys to argue different issues for each party.

The court believes it is important to provide substantive opportunities to junior lawyers, and that the benefits of doing so will accrue to all members of the profession and their clients. To that end, the court strongly encourages litigants to permit junior lawyers to be active participants in court proceedings, including but not limited to pre-motion conferences, pre-trial conferences, oral argument of motions, evidentiary hearings, and examination of witnesses at trial. To facilitate these experiences, the court will permit multiple attorneys to argue different issues for each party.