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d until 2002, just months before the commencement of this litigation. On Jan- uary 31, 2002, Citibank closed its last re- maining bank branch in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Citibank no longer makes real estate-related loans in the Virgin Islands. (Malin Aff. 11 3-4.) Citibank, however, continues to process its ou

ing the depositions for a date and time that is suitable for both the Defendants and Plaintiff, and relocating the depositions from Philadelphia to the U.S. Virgin Islands for Mr. Epstein and Ms. Maxwell; and New Albany, Ohio for the Wexners. Accordingly, this Court should grant Defendants' motion for a protective ord

fs counter that the defendants are currently doing busi- ness in the Virgin Islands and that this Court has jurisdiction over the defendants under the Virgin Islands' Long—Arm Stat- ute. The plaintiffs insist that the defen- dants' depiction of Citigroup as a "holding company" is belied by Citigroup's public disclosur

e that this Court has jurisdiction under the Virgin Islands Long-Arm Statute over both the defendants. 2. The Defendants' "Minimum Con- tacts" in the Virgin Islands Meet the Constitution's Due Process Re- quirements In addition to finding jurisdiction under this forum's long-arm statute, I must also determine whet

on. Indeed, the Defendants also engaged in crucial communications about the performance of the contract directed at the state of Pennsylvania. See Grand Entm't Group, Ltd. I. Star Media Sales, Inc., 988 F.2d 476, 482 (3d Cir.1993) (mail and telephone contacts may support jurisdiction). These contacts canno

tions. Resolving the case in this Court is just as efficient as trying it in New York and there is no evidence that the interests of New York or the Virgin Islands would be better served if this matter were not litigated in this jurisdiction. See, e.g., Mesalic. 897 F.2d at 701 (citing Asahi Metal Indus. Co. v.

out-of-territory defendants to submit to jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands comports with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Grand Entm't Group. Ltd. v. Star Media Sales, Inc., 988 F.2d 476, 481 (3d Cir.1993) (citing International Shoe. 326 U.S. 310 at 316, 66 S.Ct. 154). Applying these con

9 and until 2002, just months before the commencement of this litigation. On January 31, 2002, Citibank closed its last remaining bank branch in the U.S. Virgin Islands. and Citibank no longer makes real estate-related loans in the Virgin Islands. (Matins Aft. 3-4.) Citibank. however, continues to process its outst

out-of-territory defendants to submit to jurisdiction in the Virgin Islands comports with traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Grand Entm't Group, Ltd. v. Star Media Sales, Inc., 988 F.2d 476, 481 (3d Cir.1993) (citing International Shoe, 326 U.S. 310 at 316, 66 S.Ct. 154). Applying these con