M.A. Silva Corks USA, LLC v. M.A. Silva Corticas, Lda.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 M.A. SILVA CORKS USA, LLC, et al., Case No. 22-cv-04345-HSG

Plaintiffs, ORDER DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE

MOTIONS TO SEAL

v. Re: Dkt. Nos. 2, 13, 34 M.A. SILVA HOLDINGS, INC., et al., Defendants.

12 Pending before the Court are Plaintiffs’ administrative motions to file documents under seal. Dkt. Nos. 2, 13, 34. For the reasons detailed below, the Court DENIES 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 1178). “[A] strong presumption in favor of access is the starting point.” Kamakana, 447 F.3d at 1178 (quotations omitted). To…