Cress v. Nexo Financial LLC et al

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JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING DEPOSITION PROCEDURES
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James Taylor-Copeland (284743)
james@taylorcopelandlaw.com
Max Ambrose (320964)
maxambrose@taylorcopelandlaw.com
TAYLOR-COPELAND LAW
501 W. Broadway, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 734-8770
Fax: (619) 566-4341
Counsel for Plaintiff John Cress
Ian S. Shelton (264863)
ianshelton@bakermckenzie.com
BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP
10250 Constellation Boulevard, Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 299-8535
Fax: (310) 201-4721
Counsel for Defendant Nexo Capital Inc.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION
JOHN CRESS,
Plaintiff,
v.
NEXO CAPITAL INC.,
Defendant.
Case No. 3:23-CV-00882-TSH
JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING
DEPOSITION PROCEDURES, AND
[PROPOSED] ORDER
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JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING DEPOSITION PROCEDURES
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JOINT STIPULATION
1. 	On February 20, 2026, the Court ordered Nexo to produce Octavian Dinca, Edward Tonkov,
and Lyubcho Kostadinov for in-person depositions in London. (Dkt. 103). Nexo has also
agreed to produce Antoni Trenchev and Hristiyan Hristov for in-person depositions in
London.
2. 	Plaintiff John Cress (“Plaintiff”) and Defendant Nexo Capital Inc. (“Nexo”) jointly stipulate
to the following to govern these depositions. The stipulation is intended to promote judicial
efficiency and eliminate technical and jurisdictional objections.
3. 	The parties stipulate to the following:
a. 	The depositions shall be taken before a privately retained court reporter in Baker &
Mckenzie’s London offices. The parties waive any FRCP 28(b) objections and agree
the court reporter is authorized to administer the Rule 28 oath, and that such oath
shall be deemed as valid and effective as if administered within the United States.
b. 	The parties agree that the depositions are voluntary and waive any requirement to
proceed via the Hague Evidence Convention or through UK judicial authorities.
c. 	The depositions shall be treated as if taken within the United States for purposes of
FRCP Rules 30 and 32, and the parties waive any objection to the use of the transcript
or video based on the location of the deposition or the officer’s qualifications.
d. 	The parties agree that the Stipulated Protective Order (Dkt. 52) is sufficient to
safeguard all data in connection with the depositions.
Dated: March 5, 2026 	TAYLOR-COPELAND LAW, P.C.
By: /s/ James Taylor-Copeland
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated: March 5, 2026 	BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP
By: /s/ Ian S. Shelton
Attorneys for Defendant
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ATTESTATION
Pursuant To Civil Local Rule 5-1(i)(3) regarding signatures, I attest that concurrence in
the filing of this document has been obtained from the other signatories.
Date: March 5, 2026 	TAYLOR-COPELAND LAW, P.C.
By: /s/ Max Ambrose
ORDER
PURSUANT TO STIPULATION, IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED: March 5, 2026
HON. THOMAS S. HIXSON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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