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Civil Procedure

Apr. 23, 2026

X Corp.'s bid to seal pay documents comes up short

A San Francisco judge refused to seal X Corp. compensation records, citing insufficient evidence. The ruling underscores strict standards for confidentiality in court filings and allows the company to try again.

X Corp.'s bid to seal pay documents comes up short
Retired judge Harold E. Kahn

A San Francisco judge refused to seal X Corp. compensation records, citing insufficient evidence. The ruling underscores strict standards for confidentiality in court filings and allows the company to try again.

Retired judge Harold E. Kahn, on temporary assignment, ruled Wednesday, allowing X to renew the motion with stronger evidentiary support, including a detailed factual showing.

The company had sought to seal restricted stock agreements attached to a stipulation al...

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