{"id":"court_ctb_2081_0","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":2081,"sub_number":0,"doc_type":"ORDER","filed_date":"2023-08-13","title":"UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT In re:","summary_zh":"经合意的延期动议 —— Ho Wan Kwok 破产案（郭文贵 / Guo Wengui / Miles Guo），CTB 22-50073 ECF #2081（2023-08-13立案）。第 11 章受托人在取得瑞银集团（UBS AG）同意后提出动议，请求将强制 UBS 遵守破产法第 2004 条传票的动议（ECF #1362）听证会延期至 2023 年 10 月初，以便双方继续协商落实电子文件的合意提供。","summary_en":"Consented Motion to Adjourn Hearing —— In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB No. 22-50073, ECF #2081 (filed 2023-08-13). The Chapter 11 Trustee, with the consent of UBS AG, moved to adjourn the hearing on his motion to compel UBS AG's compliance with a Rule 2004 subpoena (ECF #1362) to early October 2023, reporting progress toward a consensual document production resolution.","body_en":"#### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT**\n\nIn re:\n\nHO WAN KWOK, *et al.*,\n\nChapter 11\n\nCase No. 22-50073 (JAM)\n\nDebtors.\n\n(Jointly Administered)\n\n# **CONSENTED TO MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE TO ADJOURN HEARING ON MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE FOR ENTRY OF ORDER COMPELLING UBS AG TO COMPLY WITH RULE 2004 SUBPOENA**\n\nLuc A. Despins, in his capacity as chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") in the above-captioned chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok, upon the consent of UBS AG (\"UBS\" and, together with the Trustee, collectively, the \"Parties\"), hereby respectfully moves to adjourn the hearing on the *Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee for Entry of Order Compelling UBS AG to Comply with Rule 2004 Subpoena* [ECF No. 1362] (the \"Motion\"), pursuant to the terms set forth in the proposed *Consent Order Adjourning August 15, 2023 Hearing on Motion to Compel* attached hereto as **Exhibit A** (the \"Proposed Consent Order\"). As set forth in the Proposed Consent Order, the Parties have made further progress toward a consensual resolution of the Motion, which is expected to include substantial compliance during the proposed adjournment period, subject to ongoing negotiations by the Parties. The Parties are available to attend a hearing on the Motion in early October, and request that the hearing be scheduled on a date during that period that is convenient to the Court.\n\n*[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.]*\n\nWHEREFORE, the Trustee respectfully requests that the Court adjourn the hearing on the\n\nMotion pursuant to the Proposed Consent Order and grant such other relief as is just and proper.\n\nDated: August 13, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS, New Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\n*/s/ Patrick R. Linsey* Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n#### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT**\n\nIn re:\n\nHO WAN KWOK, *et al.*,\n\nChapter 11\n\nCase No. 22-50073 (JAM)\n\nDebtors.\n\n(Jointly Administered)\n\n### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**\n\nThe undersigned hereby certifies that on August 13, 2023, the foregoing was electronically filed. Notice of this filing was sent by e-mail to all parties able to receive electronic notice by operation of the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.\n\nDated: August 13, 2023 LUC A. DESPINS, New Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\n/*s*/ *Patrick R. Linsey* Patrick R. Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 plinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n*Counsel for the Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n# **EXHIBIT A**\n\n### **(PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER)**\n\n#### **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT**\n\nIn re:\n\nHO WAN KWOK, *et al.*,\n\nChapter 11\n\nCase No. 22-50073 (JAM)\n\nDebtors.\n\n(Jointly Administered)\n\n### **[PROPOSED] CONSENT ORDER ADJOURNING HEARING ON MOTION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE FOR ENTRY OF ORDER COMPELLING UBS AG TO COMPLY WITH RULE 2004 SUBPOENA**\n\nWHEREAS, on January 23, 2023, Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\") in the above-captioned chapter 11 case of the debtor Ho Wan Kwok, filed the Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee for Entry of Order Compelling UBS AG (\"UBS AG\" and, with the Trustee, the \"Parties\") to Comply with Rule 2004 Subpoena [ECF No. 1362] (the \"Motion\") to enforce a subpoena that the Trustee issued to UBS pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2004 (the \"Subpoena\").\n\nWHEREAS, on January 30, 2023, UBS filed its objection to the Motion [ECF No. 1407] (the \"Objection\"), along with declarations in support of the Objection [ECF Nos. 1408–1411, 1413].\n\nWHEREAS, on January 31, 2023, the Trustee filed a reply in further support of the Motion [ECF No. 1416].\n\nWHEREAS, at a hearing on January 31, 2023, based on representations by the Parties that they had made progress toward a potential consensual resolution of the Motion, the Motion was continued to March 7, 2023 [ECF No. 1422].\n\nWHEREAS, at a hearing on March 7, 2023, based on representations by the Parties that they had made further progress toward a potential consensual resolution of the Motion, the Motion was continued to April 18, 2023 [ECF No. 1526].\n\nWHEREAS, at a hearing on April 18, 2023, based on representations by the Parties that they had made further progress toward a potential consensual resolution of the Motion, the Motion was continued to May 2, 2023 [ECF No. 1677].\n\nWHEREAS, at a hearing on May 2, 2023, based on representations by the Parties that they had made further progress toward a potential consensual resolution of the Motion, the Motion was continued to May 30, 2023 [ECF No. 1743].\n\nWHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, the Court ordered the May 30, 2023 hearing on the Motion adjourned to June 6, 2023 due to a scheduling conflict [ECF No. 1793].\n\nWHEREAS, based on representations by counsel for UBS that counsel for UBS was unavailable to attend a hearing on June 6, 2023 due to previously scheduled business travel, that the Parties were engaged in good-faith discussions with the goal of reaching a consensual resolution of the Motion that would avoid the need for a hearing, and that the Trustee consented to an adjournment, on June 2, 2023, the Court ordered the June 6, 2023 hearing on the Motion adjourned to July 11, 2023 [ECF No. 1857].\n\nWHEREAS, pursuant to the *Consent Order Adjourning Hearing on Motion of Chapter 11 Trustee for Entry of Order Compelling UBS AG to Comply with Rule 2004 Subpoena* [ECF No. 2010] entered July 17, 2023, the Court further adjourned the hearing on the Motion to August 15, 2023.\n\nWHEREAS, the Parties have made further progress toward a consensual resolution of the Motion and are engaged in good-faith discussions with the goal of reaching a consensual resolution of the Motion that would avoid the need for a hearing. Pursuant to these discussions, UBS used search terms and custodians proposed by the Trustee to collect electronically stored information (the \"ESI\") and is presently engaged in review of the ESI (the \"Review\") in advance of anticipated production.\n\nWHEREAS, the scope of the Review, including but not limited to the universe of ESI UBS collected that UBS ultimately will review for potential production, remains subject to further negotiation by the Parties.\n\nWHEREAS, UBS reserves its right to seek full or partial reimbursement of its costs to complete the Review and production, and the Trustee reserves the right to dispute any such request for reimbursement of costs.\n\nWHEREAS, the Parties seek additional time for UBS to undertake production of responsive, non-privileged ESI, subject to objections and responses previously served by UBS in response to the Subpoena, during which time the Parties intend to continue to discuss any issues concerning the Subpoena and document production in compliance with same.\n\nNOW, it is hereby ORDERED that UBS shall commence production of responsive, non-privileged ESI, subject to the objections and responses previously served by UBS in response to the Subpoena, on or before August 22, 2023, and shall make best efforts to complete production by September 30, 2023, and UBS shall provide the Trustee with a privilege log in a form that complies with D. Conn. Local R. 26(e).\n\nNOW, it is hereby ORDERED that the hearing on the Motion is continued to October \\_\\_, 2023, at the United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, in Bridgeport, Connecticut (the \"Continued Hearing\").\n\nNOW, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties have reserved their respective rights to address any disputes that may arise with respect to the Subpoena and/or the Motion at the Continued Hearing or to request a hearing in advance of the Continued Hearing to address any such disputes.\n\nSigned this \\_\\_ day of \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_, 2023\n\nHon. Julie A. Manning United States Bankruptcy Judge\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_","body_zh":"United States Bankruptcy Court District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区破产法院）\n\n案由：\n\nHo Wan Kwok（郭文贵）等，\n\n第11章\n\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。\n\n（合并审理）\n\n第11章受托人关于延期审理要求UBS AG遵守第2004条规则传票之命令动议的经同意动议\n\nLuc A. Despins（吕克·A·德斯平斯）以其在上述郭文贵第11章案件中的第11章受托人（下称“受托人”）身份，经UBS AG（瑞士银行有限公司，下称“UBS”，并与受托人统称“双方”）同意，特此根据本动议随附附件A所列的《延期审理要求强制执行动议2023年8月15日听证会的经同意裁定草案》（下称“拟议经同意裁定”）中所载条款，恭请法院延期审理《第11章受托人关于作出命令强令UBS AG遵守第2004条规则传票的动议》[ECF No. 1362]（下称“本动议”）。正如拟议经同意裁定所述，双方就本动议的协商一致解决取得了进一步进展，在双方持续协商的前提下，预计包括在拟议延期期间内实现实质性遵守。双方均可于10月上旬出席本动议的听证会，并请求将听证会排期在法院方便的该期间内的某一日期。\n\n[此页其余部分故意留白。]\n\n为此，受托人恭请法院根据拟议经同意裁定延期审理本动议，并给予其他公正合法的救济。\n\n日期：2023年8月13日\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\nLUC A. DESPINS，第11章受托人\n\n/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\nPatrick R. Linsey（帕特里克·R·林西）(ct29437)\nNeubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.（诺伊伯特·佩佩·蒙特斯律师事务所）\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\nplinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n第11章受托人代理律师\n\nUnited States Bankruptcy Court District of Connecticut\n\n案由：\n\nHo Wan Kwok 等，\n\n第11章\n\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。\n\n（合并审理）\n\n送达证明\n\n下述签字人特此证明，2023年8月13日，前述文件已通过电子方式归档。此归档通知已通过法院电子归档（“CM/ECF”）系统的运行，通过电子邮件发送给所有能够接收电子通知的各方当事人。当事人可通过法院的 CM/ECF 系统查阅本归档文件。\n\n日期：2023年8月13日\n康涅狄格州纽黑文\nLUC A. DESPINS，第11章受托人\n\n/s/ Patrick R. Linsey\nPatrick R. Linsey (ct29437)\nNeubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\nplinsey@npmlaw.com\n\n第11章受托人代理律师\n\n附件 A\n\n（拟议经同意裁定）\n\nUnited States Bankruptcy Court District of Connecticut\n\n案由：\n\nHo Wan Kwok 等，\n\n第11章\n\n案号：22-50073 (JAM)\n\n债务人。\n\n（合并审理）\n\n[拟议]关于延期审理第11章受托人要求作出命令强令UBS AG遵守第2004条规则传票之动议听证会的经同意裁定\n\n鉴于，2023年1月23日，Luc A. Despins 以其在上述债务人郭文贵的第11章案件中的第11章受托人（下称“受托人”）身份，提交了《第11章受托人关于作出命令强令UBS AG（下称“UBS AG”，并与受托人统称“双方”）遵守第2004条规则传票的动议》[ECF No. 1362]（下称“本动议”），以强制执行受托人根据《联邦破产诉讼程序规则》第2004条规则向UBS发出的传票（下称“该传票”）。\n\n鉴于，2023年1月30日，UBS提交了其对本动议的异议[ECF No. 1407]（下称“异议”），以及支持该异议的声明[ECF Nos. 1408–1411, 1413]。\n\n鉴于，2023年1月31日，受托人提交了进一步支持本动议的答辩[ECF No. 1416]。\n\n鉴于，在2023年1月31日的听证会上，根据双方关于其已就本动议的潜在协商一致解决取得进展的陈述，本动议延期至2023年3月7日审理[ECF No. 1422]。\n\n鉴于，在2023年3月7日的听证会上，根据双方关于其已就本动议的潜在协商一致解决取得进一步进展的陈述，本动议延期至2023年4月18日审理[ECF No. 1526]。\n\n鉴于，在2023年4月18日的听证会上，根据双方关于其已就本动议的潜在协商一致解决取得进一步进展的陈述，本动议延期至2023年5月2日审理[ECF No. 1677]。\n\n鉴于，在2023年5月2日的听证会上，根据双方关于其已就本动议的潜在协商一致解决取得进一步进展的陈述，本动议延期至2023年5月30日审理[ECF No. 1743]。\n\n鉴于，2023年5月15日，法院因日程冲突命令将原定于2023年5月30日就本动议举行的听证会延期至2023年6月6日[ECF No. 1793]。\n\n鉴于，根据UBS代理律师的陈述，因事先安排的商务差旅，UBS代理律师无法出席2023年6月6日的听证会，双方正在善意沟通，旨在就本动议达成协商一致的解决方案以避免举行听证会，且受托人同意延期，法院于2023年6月2日命令将原定于2023年6月6日就本动议举行的听证会延期至2023年7月11日[ECF No. 1857]。\n\n鉴于，根据2023年7月17日录入的《关于延期审理第11章受托人要求作出命令强令UBS AG遵守第2004条规则传票之动议听证会的经同意裁定》[ECF No. 2010]，法院进一步将本动议的听证会延期至2023年8月15日。\n\n鉴于，双方已就本动议的协商一致解决取得了进一步进展，并正在善意沟通，旨在就本动议达成协商一致的解决方案以避免举行听证会。根据该等沟通，UBS使用了受托人提议的检索词和保管人来收集电子存储信息（下称“ESI”），且目前正在预期的提交之前对该ESI进行审查（下称“审查”）。\n\n鉴于，审查的范围（包括但不限于UBS所收集的、UBS最终将审查以供潜在提交的全部ESI），仍有待双方进一步协商。\n\n鉴于，UBS保留就其完成审查和提交的费用申请全部或部分报销的权利，受托人保留对任何此类费用报销申请提出异议的权利。\n\n鉴于，在受UBS先前就响应该传票送达的异议和答复规限的前提下，双方寻求额外时间以便UBS着手提交具有响应性且无特权保护的ESI，在此期间，双方拟继续讨论有关该传票以及遵照该传票提交文件的任何问题。\n\n据此，现特此下达命令：在受UBS先前就响应该传票送达的异议和答复规限的前提下，UBS应在2023年8月22日或之前开始提交具有响应性且无特权保护的ESI，并应尽最大努力在2023年9月30日之前完成提交，且UBS应向受托人提供符合《康涅狄格区联邦地区法院地方规则》第26(e)条形式要求的特权清单。\n\n现特此下达命令：本动议的听证会延期至2023年10月__日，地点设在康涅狄格州布里奇波特市拉斐特大道915号的美国破产法院（下称“延期听证会”）。\n\n现特此下达命令：双方各自保留其在延期听证会上解决可能就该传票及/或本动议引起的任何争议的权利，或保留在延期听证会之前请求举行听证会以解决任何此类争议的权利。\n\n签署于2023年___月___日\n\nHon. Julie A. Manning（朱莉·A·曼宁法官）\n美国破产法官\n\n___________________________","key_entities":["Je","Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Despins","CIPA"],"ecf_references":[{"doc_number":1362,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1407,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1416,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1422,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1526,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1677,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1743,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1793,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":1857,"court":"CTB"},{"doc_number":2010,"court":"CTB"}],"word_count":1289,"status":"published","published_at":"2023-08-13 00:00:00","created_at":"2023-08-13","updated_at":"2026-08-23 12:48:01"}