Spectrum Scientifics, LLC v. Celestron Acquisition, LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION 7 IN RE TELESCOPES ANTITRUST Case No.20-cv-03642-EJD (VKD)
LITIGATION
ORDER RE SEALING
10 Re: Dkt. No. 423 11
13 In connection with a motion to compel and for sanctions regarding a discovery dispute (Dkt. No. 424), on June 28, 2023 Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs (“DPPs”) filed an administrative motion to consider whether portions of their brief and its exhibits should be filed under seal. Dkt. No. 423. These portions consisted of materials designated by Defendants as “Confidential” or “Highly Confidential” under the protective order in this case. Id. at 2. There is a strong presumption in favor of access by the public to judicial records and documents accompanying dispositive motions that can be overcome only by a showing of “compelling reasons supported by specific factual findings.” Kamakana v. City & Cnty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178-79 (9th Cir. 2006) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). However, the presumption does not…