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Thursday, June 29, 2006
Ind. Courts - More on: Judge seals records in French Lick casino dispute without hearing
It seems like each story contains just a little bit more information. (See most earlier ILB entries on this issue here.)
The June 28-July 11, 2006 issue of the Indiana Lawyer (not available online) has a front page story by Abigail Johnson headlined "OC judge seals casino complaint." A quote:
Judge Blanton said sealing an entire complaint, rather than only a few confidential records, is unusual. So what are his reasons for granting the temporary seal?More from later in the story:"When all else fails, go to the statute," Judge Blanton said.
He cited Indiana public records statutes, which state that records containing trade secrets or some confidential financial information may be sealed after a hearing.
Judge Blanton said the July 31 hearing will be bifurcated -- attorneys for Cook and Lauth will be able to make their arguments alone before the judge, and then the media and the public will be able to present arguments.The judge said this is the first time he's had a request to seal an entire civil proceeding.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on June 29, 2006 08:29 AM
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