Nixon v. Warner Communications, Inc.
435 U.S. 589 (1978) Cited 6,077 times 9 Legal AnalysesHolding that "business information that might harm a litigant's competitive standing" can constitute a sufficient reason to preserve records under seal
S.E.C. v. Van Waeyenberghe
990 F.2d 845 (5th Cir. 1993) Cited 292 times 1 Legal AnalysesHolding a court's decision to seal judicial records is within its discretion
Belo Broadcasting Corp. v. Clark
654 F.2d 423 (5th Cir. 1981) Cited 150 timesHolding that the press enjoys no constitutional right to physical access to courtroom exhibits
Federal Sav. Loan Ins. Corp. v. Blain
808 F.2d 395 (5th Cir. 1987) Cited 62 times 1 Legal AnalysesUpholding lower court decision to unseal an agreed injunction after one party breached the seal
Roberts v. West
123 S.W.3d 436 (Tex. App. 2003) Cited 12 timesHolding that the party seeking to invoke the requirements of Rule 76a bears the burden
Rule 76a - Sealing Court Records
Tex. R. Civ. P. 76a Cited 289 times1.Standard for Sealing Court Records. Court records may not be removed from court files except as permitted by statute or rule. No court order or opinion issued in the adjudication of a case may be sealed. Other court records, as defined in this rule, are presumed to be open to the general public and may be sealed only upon a showing of all of the following: (a) a specific, serious and substantial interest which clearly outweighs: (1) this presumption of openness; (2) any probable adverse effect
Rule 76 - May Inspect Papers
Tex. R. Civ. P. 76 Cited 12 timesEach attorney at law practicing in any court shall be allowed at all reasonable times to inspect the papers and records relating to any suit or other matter in which he may be interested. Tex. R. Civ. P. 76