{
  "id": 8140734,
  "title": "Korn Ferry tries to keep key document in Brian Flores case under seal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/korn-ferry-tries-to-keep-key-document-in-brian-flores-case-under-seal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/korn-ferry-tries-keep-key-011536178.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent effort to keep a confidential document under seal in the Brian Flores litigation, the search firm Korn Ferry is challenging the order requesting its disclosure. The document, described as potentially significant, was generated by Korn Ferry during a coaching search conducted by the Raiders. The precise search isn't specified, but it likely took place after Flores' lawsuit was filed on February 1, 2022. Korn Ferry has filed paperwork to support their request to keep the document under seal, arguing that it may demonstrate evidence of discrimination and/or retaliation. Regardless of whether the document becomes public, it is expected to be discussed during the trial if it supports the claims against the NFL and the involved teams.",
  "summary": "The Brian Flores litigation has uncovered a potentially significant document through a subpoena issued to the Korn Ferry search firm.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "SB Nation",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/best-nfl-games-week-2-vikings-vs-bears-is-must-watch-because-of-ben",
        "published": "2026-09-17T16:42:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "3 keys for Bears defense vs. Vikings in Week 2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/3-keys-for-bears-defense-vs-vikings-in-week-2",
        "published": "2026-09-17T17:20:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}