Articles Section 1782: A Powerful Tool for Cross-Border Discovery (Podcast) July 14, 2026 How foreign litigants can access U.S.-based evidence—and why Section 1782 has become an increasingly important strategy in international disputes. When your business dispute crosses borders, U.S. courts can be your most powerful tool. Section 1782 allows foreign litigants to compel discovery in the United States — depositions, documents, interrogatories — often faster and with broader reach than traditional international channels like the Hague Convention. In this podcast episode, ZEK Executive Partner Stu Krause and Partner Daniel Rubel walk through how 1782 works, when to use it, and why it's become a go-to strategy for companies navigating cross-border disputes involving U.S.-based evidence. Download Transcript Related Services: ZEK 28 USC § 1782 Practice
Section 1782: A Powerful Tool for Cross-Border Discovery (Podcast) July 14, 2026 How foreign litigants can access U.S.-based evidence—and why Section 1782 has become an increasingly important strategy in international disputes. When your business dispute crosses borders, U.S. courts can be your most powerful tool. Section 1782 allows foreign litigants to compel discovery in the United States — depositions, documents, interrogatories — often faster and with broader reach than traditional international channels like the Hague Convention. In this podcast episode, ZEK Executive Partner Stu Krause and Partner Daniel Rubel walk through how 1782 works, when to use it, and why it's become a go-to strategy for companies navigating cross-border disputes involving U.S.-based evidence. Download Transcript Related Services: ZEK 28 USC § 1782 Practice