SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. v. Arcesium LLC

Background

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Advent Software Inc., together referred to as “SS&C,” filed a letter motion asking to file certain materials under seal and to file redacted versions on the public docket. The materials were submitted with SS&C’s motion to vacate the judgment and request to file a proposed Second Amended Complaint. They consisted of the proposed complaint, its associated exhibits, and a redline showing changes between the First Amended Complaint and the proposed Second Amended Complaint.

Arcesium LLC did not join SS&C’s sealing request.

Arguments and legal standard

SS&C stated that the materials consisted of or reflected information designated “highly confidential—outside counsel and experts’ eyes only.” SS&C argued that this information warranted protection because disclosure could harm a litigant’s competitive standing.

The letter explained that judicial documents generally carry a presumption of public access. It also stated that the court must weigh that presumption against countervailing considerations, including privacy interests, whether the information is traditionally private, and the nature and degree of any injury from disclosure.

Ruling

The document ends with the court’s “SO ORDERED” direction, dated January 22, 2025. The order therefore authorized SS&C to file the identified materials under seal and to file redacted versions on the docket. Judge Timothy M. Reif signed the order while sitting by designation for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The opinion does not separately state a formal “granted” or “denied” disposition for the letter motion; its operative direction is the “SO ORDERED” approval of the requested sealing and redaction procedure.