Oracle Partners, L.P. v. Concentric Analgesics, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 ORACLE PARTNERS, L.P., et al., Case No. 20-cv-03775-HSG

Plaintiffs, ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND

DENYING IN PART

v. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS TO

SEAL

CONCENTRIC ANALGESICS, INC., et al., Re: Dkt. Nos. 2, 37, 41, 50 11 Defendants. 12 Pending before the Court are three motions to seal filed by the parties related to the complaint and motion to dismiss. See Dkt. Nos. 2, 37, 41, 50. For the reasons detailed below, the Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART the motions. I. LEGAL STANDARD Courts generally apply a “compelling reasons” standard when considering motions to seal documents. Pintos v. Pac. Creditors Ass’n, 605 F.3d 665, 678 (9th Cir. 2010) (quoting Kamakana v. City & Cty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006)). “This standard derives from the common law right ‘to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.’” Id. (quoting Kamakana, 447 F.3d at…