Nunez v. N.Y.C. Department of Correction et al

Filing 422

ORDER: A conference in this matter is hereby scheduled to occur as a video conference on Dec. 2, 2021, at 10:00am. To optimize the quality of the video feed, only the Court, one representative each of defense counsel, plaintiffs' counsel, and counsel for the Government, and the Monitor and the Deputy Monitor will appear by video for the proceeding; all others will participate by telephone. The video participants are hereby directed to email [e-mail] their contact information 48 hours in advance of the hearing. Chambers will then email the representative parties with further information on how to access the video call and, if requested, a telephone number that may be used by additional rep resentatives who wish to participate by audio only. Those participating by video will be provided a link to be pasted into their browser. The link should be used only at the time of the hearing. To optimize use of the video conference technolog y, all those participating by video should:Log in from a quiet, stationary, non-public location, in order to minimize background noise and potential service interruptions.Use the most recent version of Firefox, Chrome, or Safari as the web browser. Do not use Internet Explorer. Use hard-wired internet or WiFi. If using WiFi, the device should be positioned as close to the Wi-Fi router as possible to ensure a strong signal. (Weak signals may cause delays or dropped feeds.). All other provisions as further set forth in this order. So Ordered. (Status Conference set for 12/2/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Laura Taylor Swain.) (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 11/18/2021) (js)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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NUNEZ,
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Plaintiff,
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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF
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CORRECTIONS et al.,
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Defendants.

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A conference in this matter is hereby scheduled to occur as a video conference on
Dec. 2, 2021, at 10:00am.
To optimize the quality of the video feed, only the Court, one representative each
of defense counsel, plaintiffs’ counsel, and counsel for the Government, and the Monitor and the
Deputy Monitor will appear by video for the proceeding; all others will participate by telephone.
The video participants are hereby directed to email [e-mail]
their contact information 48 hours in advance of the hearing. Chambers will then email the
representative parties with further information on how to access the video call and, if requested,
a telephone number that may be used by additional representatives who wish to participate by
audio only. Those participating by video will be provided a link to be pasted into their browser.
The link should be used only at the time of the hearing. To optimize use of the video conference
technology, all those participating by video should:
1. Log in from a quiet, stationary, non-public location, in order to minimize
background noise and potential service interruptions.

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2. Use the most recent version of Firefox, Chrome, or Safari as the web browser. Do
not use Internet Explorer.
3. Use hard-wired internet or WiFi. If using WiFi, the device should be positioned
as close to the Wi-Fi router as possible to ensure a strong signal. (Weak signals
may cause delays or dropped feeds.)
4. Minimize the number of others using the same WiFi router during the hearing.
Further, all participants must identify themselves every time they speak, spell any proper names
for the court reporter, and take care not to interrupt or speak over one another.
Other co-counsel, members of the press, and the public may access the audio
feed of the hearing by calling 888-363-4734 and using access code 1527005# and security
code 4999#. All of those accessing the hearing — whether in listen-only mode or otherwise
— are reminded that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited. See Standing
Order M-10-468, No. 21-MC-45 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 19, 2021). Violation of these prohibitions
may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry
to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary
by the Court.
If Microsoft Teams does not work well enough and the Court decides to
transition to its teleconference line, counsel should call 888-363-4734 and use access code
1527005# and security code 4999#. (Members of the press and public may call the same
number, but will not be permitted to speak during the hearing.) In that event, counsel should
adhere to the following rules and guidelines during the hearing:
1. Each party should designate a single lawyer to speak on its behalf (including when
noting the appearances of other counsel on the telephone).
2. Counsel should dial in from a quiet, stationary, non-public location, use a
landline whenever possible, use a headset instead of a speakerphone, and mute
themselves whenever they are not speaking, to minimize background noise and

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service interruptions. In addition, counsel should not use voice-activated systems
that do not allow the user to know when someone else is trying to speak at the
same time.
3. To facilitate an orderly teleconference and the creation of an accurate
transcript, counsel are required to identify themselves every time they speak.
Counsel should spell any proper names for the court reporter. Counsel should
also take special care not to interrupt or speak over one another.
4. If there is a beep or chime indicating that a new caller has joined while counsel
is speaking, counsel should pause to allow the Court to ascertain the identity of
the new participant and confirm that the court reporter has not been dropped
from the call.

SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 18, 2021
New York New York

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__/s/ Laura Taylor Swain____
LAURA TAYLOR SWAIN
United States District Judge

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