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Litigation

Apr. 12, 2007

State Sunshine Law Catches Wal-Mart Unsealed in Court

SAN FRANCISCO - Wal-Mart, a giant retailer known for closely guarding its secrets, had an oops moment in Alameda County Superior Court when it failed to file sensitive documents under seal in a high-stakes case.

By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - Wal-Mart, a giant retailer known for closely guarding its secrets, had an oops moment in Alameda County Superior Court when it failed to file sensitive documents under seal in a high-stakes case.
      The company's attorneys rushed back to court looking for a retroactive sealing order.
      Too late. <...

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