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This legal document, page 3 of a filing from April 5, 2021, discusses the legal standard for obtaining documents via a subpoena under Rule 17(c). It heavily references the precedent set in 'United States v. Nixon', emphasizing that a request for documents must be made in good faith, be specific, and not constitute a general 'fishing expedition'. The document argues that courts require a stringent showing that the requested materials are relevant, admissible, and specifically identified, rather than just potentially useful to a case.

This legal document, page 5 of a filing from April 5, 2021, presents the U.S. Government's argument for having legal standing to challenge subpoenas issued to third parties. Citing multiple court precedents (including Nachamie, Cole, and Carton), the Government asserts its legitimate interest in preventing witness harassment, controlling the timing of disclosures (such as Giglio material), and protecting its own communications. The document argues that allowing the Government to intervene is the only way to protect these interests, especially when a subpoena recipient may not be fully aware of the case's context.