Opinion
21 Misc. 686 (LGS)
09-14-2021
IN RE APPLICATION OF TÜRKMEGAS. For an Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to Conduct Discovery for Use in Foreign Proceedings
ORDER
LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, DISTRICT JUDGE
WHEREAS, Applicant has filed an ex parte application for an order pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to conduct discovery in a foreign proceeding. Applicant seeks evidence from BNP Paribas (the “Respondent”) relating to bribery and fraud allegations brought against Chemix Gibraltar (the “Account Holder”) in Turkmenistan. It is hereby
ORDERED that by September 30, 2021, Applicant shall serve Respondent with (1) the papers in support of the application and (2) this Order, and shall file proof of service. It is further
ORDERED that by October 14, 2021, Respondent shall serve the Account Holder with (1) the papers in support of the application and (2) this Order, and shall file proof of service. It is further
ORDERED that responsive papers, if any, are due by November 11, 2021. Reply papers, if any, are due by November 22, 2021. Submissions shall not exceed six pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Individual Rules.