In re FOJP Service Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Michael J. Dontzin, J.

This motion concerns itself with a problem, frequently confronting courts: whether to maintain the secrecy or to order the disclosure of Grand Jury minutes in the public’s interest. The fundamental substantive issue involved is whether a party seeking disclosure has demonstrated a compelling and particularized need for disclosure that is persuasive enough to overcome the strong presumption in favor of secrecy.

Charles E. Smith (Smith) joined by George Schlossman (Schlossman), Irving Mandell (Mandell), Mark Kressner (Kressner), all lawyers (movants)…