Order | Filed: August 18, 2026
| Entered: August 18, 2026
Goncalves et al v. Kristin Sheeler Designs, LLC et al
Labor: Fair Standards | New York Eastern
Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference
ORDER granting 34 Motion for Pre Motion Conference
An IN-PERSON pre motion conference is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM before Judge Gary R. Brown, Courtroom 940, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY, at which time the parties should be prepared to address Plaintiffs' anticipated motion to dismiss the counterclaims pursuant to Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, DE 34. Counsel shall appear at such time with their clients.
Counsel should note that, in appropriate cases, the pre-motion letter as well as the response, along with counsels' arguments at the pre-motion conference, may be construed, at the discretion of the Court, as the motion itself. Arguments not raised in the pre-motion letters or during the pre-motion conference shall be deemed waived. See In re Best Payphones, Inc., 450 F. App'x 8, 15 (2d Cir. 2011).
Defendants shall respond to DE 34 in accordance with the undersigned's individual rules by September 2, 2026.
At the conference, the Court will issue a briefing schedule if necessary. Before requesting an adjournment, the parties shall meet and confer and submit a joint letter with several proposed dates.
The parties and other attendees to the conference are also reminded that the recording of any proceeding of the Court, including this conference, is prohibited under Local Rule 1.8.
Ordered by Judge Gary R. Brown on 8/18/2026. (LJ)