The XRP community is abuzz with excitement following a significant legal victory for Ripple. A federal judge has approved Ripple and CEO Brad Garlinghouse's request to seal critical documents during the ongoing appeal. This decision is seen as a major win for Ripple as it continues its legal battle.
What Does This Mean?
The court's decision to seal sensitive information is a strategic move that could strengthen Ripple's legal position. By keeping certain documents away from public scrutiny, Ripple may prevent potential harm to its case.
Why This is Important
Sealing these documents could provide Ripple with a tactical advantage, allowing it to navigate the appeal process more effectively. The XRP community views this development as a potential turning point in the case, with many hopeful that it will lead to a favorable outcome for Ripple.
Stay Tuned
The XRP community is eagerly following this unfolding story, anticipating further updates as the appeal process continues. Will this victory help Ripple overcome the remaining hurdles? Only time will tell, but for now, the outlook appears promising for Ripple and its supporters.

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XRP Lawsuit: Judge grants defendants Ripple and Brad Garlinghouse and plaintiff's motion to seal documents amid appeal in the court.
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XRP Lawsuit: Judge Approves Ripple and Brad Garlinghouse’s Request
XRP Lawsuit: Judge grants defendants Ripple and Brad Garlinghouse and plaintiff's motion to seal documents amid appeal in the court.

By Varinder Singh

5 hours agoUpdated 4 minutes ago
US federal judge granted order to plaintiff and defendants Ripple and Brad Garlinghouse's motions to seal.
The court agrees the requests meet the Ninth Circuit’s “compelling reasons” standard.
Meanwhile, XRP community awaits principal brief from the US SEC.
XRP Lawsuit: In the latest development in the In re Ripple Labs Inc Litigation, a federal judge has granted an order related to an administrative motion to file documents under seal. Moreover, in relation to defendant Ripple’s summary judgment motion, the judge agrees to seal records of confidential, sensitive, and personally identifiable information as the case now proceeds in a US appeals court.
Judge Issues Order in Line With Ripple in XRP Lawsuit
In the latest court filing in the XRP lawsuit, Senior District Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton granted the parties’ motion to prevent public access to some confidential documents in the Ripple case.
The court agreed with Ripple and CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s requests, which meets the Ninth Circuit’s “compelling reasons” standard. The “compelling reasons” is a legal standard applied to decide whether the reasons for sealing documents outweigh the public’s interest in disclosure.
Ripple and CEO Brad Garlinghose requested sealing eight exhibits submitted in support of motion for summary judgment in the XRP lawsuit. The defendants also sought fifty-six exhibits in support of plaintiff’s opposition to defendants’ motion for summary judgment. As CoinGape reported earlier, the court ruled in favor of Ripple in the summary judgment.
The previous motions to seal filed by the parties (Dkt. 338, 340, 342, 343, 347, 349, 356, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 373, 379, 380, 381, 382, 387, and 389) are terminated as moot,” as per the court filing.
Similarly, plaintiff’s requested the district court to seal portions of exhibits 29, 30, and 33 submitted in support of defendants Ripple and Brad Garlinghouse’s motion for summary judgment. As well as, exhibit 6 in support of the defendants’ motion to exclude the testimony of Steven P. Feinstein, based on the presence of confidential, sensitive, and personally identifiable information in the XRP lawsuit.
The court grants the plaintiff’s motion to seal, concluding that the narrowed redactions sought by plaintiff do meet the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s “compelling reasons” standard.
US SEC Prepares to File Principal Brief in Ripple Case
Meanwhile, the XRP community awaits key U.S. SEC’s principal brief related to its appeals in SEC v. Ripple. However, lawyers such as Jeremy Hogan and ex-SEC Marc Fagel believe pro-crypto Paul Atkins under the Trump administration may decide not to pursue the appeal further.
CoinGape has glanced at what could be expected from the opening brief by the U.S. SEC, as per Form C and outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s stance on crypto.
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