Local Rule 28.1: References in Briefs to Sealed Material
Local Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the First Circuit — Title VII. General Provisions
Briefs filed with the court of appeals are a matter of public record. In order to have a brief sealed, counsel must file a specific and timely motion in compliance with Local Rule 11.0(c)(2) and (3) asking the court to seal a brief or supplemental brief. Counsel must also comply with Local Rule 11.0(d), when applicable.