Blockchain Innovation, LLC v. Franklin Resources, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 BLOCKCHAIN INNOVATION, LLC, Case No. 21-cv-08787-HSG

Plaintiff, ORDER DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE

MOTION TO SEAL

v. Re: Dkt. No. 41, 60 FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC., et al., Defendants.

12 Pending before the Court are two administrative motion to consider whether another party’s material should be sealed related to Defendants’ motions to dismiss. Dkt. Nos. 41, 60. The Court DENIES the motions for the reasons below. 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 1178). “[A] strong presumption in favor of access is the starting point.” Kamakana,…