In 1964, Congress amended 28 U.S.C. § 1782(a) to permit district courts to order the production of certain evidence “for use in a foreign or international tribunal.” While Congress unquestionably intended in 1964 to broaden...more
Section 1782 Victory: Foreign Parties Can Use U.S. Court To Obtain Documents Located Abroad -
Since 1964, an American federal statute—28 U.S.C. § 1782—has empowered the United States courts to permit discovery from persons...more
Since 1964, an American federal statute—28 U.S.C. § 1782—has empowered the United States courts to permit discovery from persons who “reside” or are “found” in the United States for use in judicial and arbitral proceedings...more
The SFO’s Corporate Co-operation Guidance: Clarifying the Burdens of Cooperation, but Keeping the Benefits Obscure -
A few weeks ago the UK Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) published its long-anticipated guidance on the steps...more