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RULE 9014-1. CONTESTED MATTERS A. Applicability of Notice of Opportunity for Hearing Procedure. Local Rule 9013-1 applies to motions or objections initiating contested matters, except to the extent excluded by Local Rule 9013-1(D).

B. Corporate Ownership Statement. Bankruptcy Rule 7007.1 and Local Rule 7007.1-1 apply in contested matters. Any corporation, other than a governmental unit, that is a participant in a contested matter shall complete and file Local Form 7007.1-1 identifying all publicly held corporations, other than a governmental unit, that directly or indirectly own ten percent (10%) or more of any class of the corporation's equity interest, or stating that there are no such entities to report. The corporate ownership statement shall be filed concurrently with such corporation's first request for relief or response or objection to a request for relief. A supplemental corporate ownership statement shall be filed promptly to reflect any change in the information that is required to be disclosed.

C. Certificate of Service. See Local Rule 5005-1(E).

D. Dismissing or Withdrawing Pleadings that Initiate Contested Matters. Bankruptcy Rule 7041 applies to dismissals and withdrawals of motions to which a response or objection has been filed. A motion to which an objection has been filed may not be withdrawn without an order of the Court. An application to withdraw the motion shall indicate that opposing parties either consent or object to withdrawal of the motion.