The Motion for Leave to File Under Seal and all accompanying documents will not be available to the public, unless the Court orders otherwise. Filing the Motion for Leave to File Under Seal will generate and send a Redacted NEF to all parties in the case.
Preserving Trade Secrets: In business-related cases, sealing court documents may be necessary to safeguard trade secrets or proprietary information. This ensures that sensitive business information is not disclosed to competitors or the public.
(b) Motion or application to seal a record A party requesting that a record be filed under seal must file a motion or an application for an order sealing the record. The motion or application must be accompanied by a memorandum and a declaration containing facts sufficient to justify the sealing.
Notice to class members. If the class is certified, the court may require either party to notify the class of the action in the manner specified by the court. The class proponent must submit a statement regarding class notice and a proposed notice to class members.
San Diego County Superior Court Rule 2.1. 15 states, "A trial readiness conference generally will be scheduled for four weeks before the trial date." The trial readiness conference is an opportunity for the parties to attempt to resolve the case, or at least limit the issues for trial.
Sealing a record refers to making a criminal record unavailable to the general public. To seal a record, an individual must file a petition and provide certain information about the offense and the disposition of the case. The court will review the petition and decide whether to grant the request to seal the record.
In California, a nondisclosure agreement may be enforceable, provided it meets basic criteria. The restrictive covenant must be properly drafted. This entails clear writing, detailed information about the confidential components of the contract, and a clearly stated extent of the confidentiality obligation.
NDAs are enforceable when they are signed — if they are properly drafted and executed. NDAs are enforceable once signed, provided they have been drafted and executed properly. Unilateral NDAs need only the signature of the receiving party, whereas mutual non-disclosure agreements need the signatures of both parties.
Time Limitations often range from three years from the date of disclosure to five years from the termination or expiration of the NDA.
NDAs should have a clear description of the purpose, parties, and duration they cover. Specifying time limits or periods that your employees are subject to confidentiality is particularly important to ensure your NDA is enforceable in California. The typical time period is one to five years.