Case 1:20-mc-00036-JEB-DAR Document 8 Filed 08/04/20 Page 2 of 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................ 2 LEGAL STANDARD..................................................................................................................... 4 ARGUMENT .................................................................................................................................. 6 I. The Application asks the Court to issue a subpoena in violation of federal law. .......................................................................................................................... 6 II. The Applicant has not satisfied the legal or prudential requirements for obtaining discovery under Section 1782. .............................................................. 10 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................. 13 ii