Section 1782 (28 U.S.C. Section 1782) provides a powerful tool for parties embroiled in cross-border disputes. It authorizes, but does not require, a federal U.S. district court to order a person or entity who "resides or is found" within the district to produce documents or testimony for use in a "proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal." The order can be requested by the foreign or international tribunal through a letter rogatory (or similar formal request) or by any "interested person" who files an application for such an order. Section 1782 applications have been granted more often than not, making them a reliable resource for gathering evidence.