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D. Md. L.R. 104.13
Proposed Confidentiality Orders
Any proposed confidentiality order shall include (a) a definition of confidentiality
consistent with Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c); (b) a method for challenging particular designations of
confidentiality with the burden remaining on the party seeking confidentiality to justify it
under Rule 26(c); (c) a provision that whenever materials subject to the confidentiality order
(or any pleading, motion or memorandum referring to them) are proposed to be filed in the
Court record under seal, the party making such filing must simultaneously submit a motion
and accompanying order pursuant to L.R. 105.11; and (d) a provision permitting the Clerk to
return to counsel or destroy any sealed material at the end of the litigation.
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- 2026-09-18
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- fed-district-2026-09-18
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