Judge Shannon M. Heneghan
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Adjournments
- Adjournments are generally granted when the parties agree, under a liberal adjournment policy.
- Without a party's consent, counsel must confer and propose mutually agreeable alternative adjournment dates to the Court.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Page & Word Limits1 rule
The preliminary-conference case summary is limited to one page.
- Preliminary conference summary
- Up to 1 page
Court's wording
At least seven (7) days prior to the preliminary conference, counsel shall provide the Court and all other counsel with a one (1) page summary of the case which should be submitted by email to Reina Termini (rtermini@nycourts.gov).
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Counsel must email a one-page case summary to the Court and all other counsel at least seven days before the preliminary conference.
Court's wording
At least seven (7) days prior to the preliminary conference, counsel shall provide the Court and all other counsel with a one (1) page summary of the case which should be submitted by email to Reina Termini (rtermini@nycourts.gov).
Orders may not be signed without that verification
Statements of material facts should not be submitted and will not be considered by the Court (see repeal of 22 NYCRR 202.8-g, effective July 7, 2025)
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All motion papers, including replies, must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the motion return date.
All motion papers including any reply must be received by the Court not later than 5:00pm on the Thursday prior to the Motion return date. Counsel should schedule to account for this altered time frame.
Page 2 | Motions Generally
Defaults will ordinarily be scheduled for determination upon submission unless circumstances require otherwise.
Defaults will be scheduled to be done on submission unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
Page 2 | Default Applications
Motion dates generally fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the first and third weeks of each month, with other dates available by request or court direction.
Motion Dates are generally the first and third week of the month on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other dates may be scheduled upon request or at the Court’s direction.
Page 2 | Motions Generally
It is important to the Court that matters are addressed promptly, and the prevailing party shall endeavor to submit an order within 14 days of any decision or directive by uploading to NYSCEF with verification that the order has been reviewed by opposing counsel (or self-represented litigants) and no objection has been received. Orders may not be signed without that verification
It is important to the Court that matters are addressed promptly, and the prevailing party shall endeavor to submit an order within 14 days of any decision or directive by uploading to NYSCEF with verification that the order has been reviewed by opposing counsel (or self-represented litigants) and no objection has been received. Orders may not be signed without that verification
Page 3 | Orders
A preliminary conference is automatically scheduled when an RJI requests one.
When an RJI is filed requesting a preliminary conference, it will be automatically scheduled by the court.
Page 1 | Conferences
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A default application must include an affidavit of service showing that the papers and return date were served on the defendant.
Include an affidavit of service demonstrating that a copy of the papers including the return date, was served upon the defendant.
Page 2 | Default Applications
The moving party will be directed to mail the Court's notice to non-answering parties as a reminder of the scheduled default date.
The Court will upload a separate Court Notice which the moving party will be directed to mail to the non-answering parties reminding them of the scheduled date.
Page 2 | Default Applications
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Paper copies are unnecessary unless specifically requested; requested copies should be mailed or hand-delivered, and the Court does not accept papers by fax.
Paper copies are not necessary unless specifically requested (see NYSCEF remarks/notes). When requested they should be mailed or hand delivered. The Court will not accept papers by fax.
Page 2 | Motions Generally
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a discovery motion, counsel should schedule a law-clerk conference by emailing the listed recipients and opposing counsel, describing the dispute and prior resolution efforts; the non-requesting parties may respond by email with additional issues.
A conference with the Court’s law clerk should be scheduled prior to filing any discovery motion. Request a conference by emailing Reina Termini and Bridget O’Connell and copy opposing counsel. Provide in that email a brief description of the dispute and the attempts made to resolve the matter through consultation amongst counsel. The non-requesting party or parties may provide a brief email response identifying any additional issues.
Page 2 | Discovery Motions
Revenue purchase, future receivables, and similar agreement matters require a conference before any motion is filed, with the conference held virtually on the morning of the third Wednesday of the month and the motion scheduled afterward.
Actions premised upon a revenue purchase/future receivables or similar agreement shall be scheduled for a conference prior to the filing of any motion. Contact Reina Termini to schedule a conference. Conferences will be held virtually on the morning of the third Wednesday of the month. Motions will be scheduled to occur on a motion date after this conference.
Page 3 | Revenue Purchase Agreement Matters
Counsel is expected to consult directly about discovery disputes, and a good-faith letter alone is insufficient.
Counsel is expected to consult concerning discovery disputes (see 22 NYCRR 202.2(b)). A good faith letter is not considered sufficient, and counsel should make every effort to speak directly concerning the matters in dispute.
Page 2 | Discovery Motions
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournments are generally granted when the parties agree, under a liberal adjournment policy.
Adjournments are generally granted upon the parties’ agreement. Counsel should be aware that the Court maintains a liberal adjournment policy.
Page 1 | Adjournments
Without a party's consent, counsel must confer and propose mutually agreeable alternative adjournment dates to the Court.
If a party does not provide consent, counsel must nonetheless confer and propose mutually agreeable alternative dates to the Court.
Page 1 | Adjournments
Chambers Communication Rules
Adjournment requests should be emailed to the two listed Chambers addresses, not filed on NYSCEF or sent to Judge Heneghan's unmonitored virtual-calendar address.
Please note, adjournment requests should be made by email to rtermini@nycourts.gov and Boconnel@nycourts.gov; please do not file letter requests for adjournments on NYSCEF and do not send emails to Judge Heneghan Virtual (judgeheneghanvirtual@nycourts.gov) which is used solely for calendaring remote appearances and is not a monitored email box.
Page 1 | Adjournments
Judge Heneghan Virtual is used solely to calendar remote appearances and is not a monitored email box.
Judge Heneghan Virtual (judgeheneghanvirtual@nycourts.gov) which is used solely for calendaring remote appearances and is not a monitored email box.
Page 1 | Adjournments
Counsel may request an additional conference by contacting Chambers directly and should not file the request on NYSCEF.
If attention is needed in the interim, counsel may request a conference be scheduled by submitting a request to Reina Termini. Please do not file letter requests for additional conferences on NYSCEF; instead, chambers must be contacted directly.
Page 1 | Conferences
Counsel should contact Court Clerk Amy Jackson to discuss motion scheduling.
Those wishing to discuss the scheduling of a motion should contact Court Clerk, Amy Jackson.
Page 2 | Motions Generally
A party needing an interpreter must contact court clerk Amy Jackson and be prepared to provide the language and any special considerations.
If a party needs an interpreter please contact the court clerk, Amy Jackson. Be prepared to provide information on the language and any special considerations.
Page 3 | Accommodations
Information about ADA accommodations should be directed by email to ADA8JD@nycourts.gov.
Information about ADA accommodations is directed to ADA8JD@nycourts.gov.
Page 3 | Accommodations