United States Third Circuit

When considering bids for lead counsel in a class action, district courts must articulate their findings before issuing a confidentiality order, so as to override the presumption of public access.

Appellate Information

• Argued 12/15/2000
• Decided 08/08/2001
• Published 08/08/2001

Judges

• Before:  SCIRICA, FUENTES, and GARTH, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Adam N. Saravay (argued), McCarter & English, LLP, Newark, NJ, Attorneys for Appellant., Judith E. Harris (argued), Lewis & Bockius, LLP, Philadelphia, PA, Amicus Curiae in support of the Order of the District Court.