United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States United States District Court Middle District of Georgia author aut Government Organization text government publication eng USCOURTS Judicial Publications judicial 2026-09-04 Administrative Office of the United States Courts 2026-09-03 monographic deposited born digital 24 digital object pages JU 4.15 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002 P0b002ee1e7d39b0b DGPO 2026-09-04 2026-09-04 USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002 machine generated eng fdlp USCOURTS USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002 District gamd 11th Georgia 2125 7:24-mc-00002 Valdosta 7:24-mc-00002 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002 JU 4.15 7:24-mc-00002;24-002 United States District Court Middle District of Georgia 11th Circuit Valdosta U.S. Courts author aut EX PARTE APPLICATION OF GENERAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL INSURANCE AUTHORITY FOR AN ORDER TO OBTAIN DISCOVERY FOR USE IN FOREIGN PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1782 EX PARTE APPLICATION OF GENERAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL INSURANCE AUTHORITY FOR AN ORDER TO OBTAIN DISCOVERY FOR USE IN FOREIGN PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1782 Petitioner GENERAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL INSURANCE AUTHORITY GENERAL RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL INSURANCE AUTHORITY Petitioner THOMASVILLE NATIONAL BANK THOMASVILLE NATIONAL BANK Respondent WELLSPRING CAPITAL GROUP INC WELLSPRING CAPITAL GROUP INC Interested Party Mark E Williams Williams Mark Interested Party USCOURTS USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002 District gamd 11th Georgia 2125 7:24-mc-00002 Valdosta Georgia ORDER granting 15 Motion to Intervene. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 8/12/2025. (ksl) 0 2025-08-12 D09002ee1e7d83a9c https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-0 gamd-7_24-mc-00002_0.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-0 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/pdf/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-0.pdf USCOURTS 7:24-mc-00002; ; United States District Court Middle District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-0 0 2025-08-12 ORDER granting 15 Motion to Intervene. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 8/12/2025. (ksl) ORDER denying 15 Motion to Vacate ; denying 15 Motion to Quash. It is further ORDERED that Thomasville National Bank, the subpoenaed entity, shall comply with the subpoena and produce documents responsive to the request within twenty-one (21) days of the entry of this Order, or by no later than Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 7/30/2026. (ksl) 1 2026-07-30 D09002ee1e7d83aa1 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-1 gamd-7_24-mc-00002_1.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-1 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/pdf/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-1.pdf USCOURTS 7:24-mc-00002; ; United States District Court Middle District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-1 1 2026-07-30 ORDER denying 15 Motion to Vacate ; denying 15 Motion to Quash. It is further ORDERED that Thomasville National Bank, the subpoenaed entity, shall comply with the subpoena and produce documents responsive to the request within twenty-one (21) days of the entry of this Order, or by no later than Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 7/30/2026. (ksl) ORDER re 31 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Appeal to the Eleventh Circuit filed by WELLSPRING CAPITAL GROUP INC, Mark E Williams. On or before close of business on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Petitioners General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) shall file its response to 31 Motion to Stay. On or before close of business on Friday, August 14, 2026, the Wellspring Parties may file a reply, if any, to GRSIAs response to 31 Motion to Stay. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2026 11:00 AM in Albany before US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 08/07/2026. (ans) 2 2026-08-07 D09002ee1e7d83aa0 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-2 gamd-7_24-mc-00002_2.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-2 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/pdf/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-2.pdf USCOURTS 7:24-mc-00002; ; United States District Court Middle District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-2 2 2026-08-07 ORDER re 31 MOTION to Stay Proceedings Pending Appeal to the Eleventh Circuit filed by WELLSPRING CAPITAL GROUP INC, Mark E Williams. On or before close of business on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Petitioners General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) shall file its response to 31 Motion to Stay. On or before close of business on Friday, August 14, 2026, the Wellspring Parties may file a reply, if any, to GRSIAs response to 31 Motion to Stay. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2026 11:00 AM in Albany before US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 08/07/2026. (ans) ORDER It has come to the Court's attention that the parties have been addressing substantive matters to the courtroom deputy via email. The parties are reminded that any such communications are improper and should be directed to the Court by formal written notice or motion on the docket for the Court's consideration. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/1/2026. (ksl) 3 2026-09-01 D09002ee1e7d83a9d https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-3 gamd-7_24-mc-00002_3.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-3 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/pdf/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-3.pdf USCOURTS 7:24-mc-00002; ; United States District Court Middle District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-3 3 2026-09-01 ORDER It has come to the Court's attention that the parties have been addressing substantive matters to the courtroom deputy via email. The parties are reminded that any such communications are improper and should be directed to the Court by formal written notice or motion on the docket for the Court's consideration. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/1/2026. (ksl) ORDER granting 44 Motion to Seal Document. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/3/2026. (ksl) 4 2026-09-03 D09002ee1e7d83a9f https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-4 gamd-7_24-mc-00002_4.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-4 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/pdf/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-4.pdf USCOURTS 7:24-mc-00002; ; United States District Court Middle District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-4 4 2026-09-03 ORDER granting 44 Motion to Seal Document. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/3/2026. (ksl) ORDER Because the subpoena compliance deadline is currently set for September 18, 2026, the Court finds an expedited briefing schedule necessary. Applicant General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) may file a response to the Wellspring Parties' Motion to Extend, 43, no later than seven days after the Wellspring Parties file their unredacted Motion to Extend under seal. No reply will be permitted. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/3/2026. (ksl) 5 2026-09-03 D09002ee1e7d83a9e https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-5 gamd-7_24-mc-00002_5.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-5 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002/pdf/USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-5.pdf USCOURTS 7:24-mc-00002; ; United States District Court Middle District of Georgia Georgia USCOURTS-gamd-7_24-mc-00002-5 5 2026-09-03 ORDER Because the subpoena compliance deadline is currently set for September 18, 2026, the Court finds an expedited briefing schedule necessary. Applicant General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) may file a response to the Wellspring Parties' Motion to Extend, 43, no later than seven days after the Wellspring Parties file their unredacted Motion to Extend under seal. No reply will be permitted. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE W LOUIS SANDS on 9/3/2026. (ksl)