Local Rule 7.1: DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATION INTERESTS
W.D. Mo. — Civil rule
7.1 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATION INTERESTS
(a) Certificate of Interest. Every non-governmental corporate party must file a certificate of interest. The Court may consider the information provided in the certificate, but only to determine whether recusal is appropriate. The party must file this certificate with its first pleading or entry of appearance. Unless the Court orders otherwise, the party may not file the certificate of interest under seal.
(b) Content. The certificate of interest must identify all associations, firms, partnerships, corporations, and other entities that either are related to the party as a parent, subsidiary, or otherwise, or have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the outcome in the case, including a description of its connection to or interest in the litigation. The certificate must indicate when its answer is negative or not applicable.
(c) Changes and Updates. If the information contained in the certificate of interest changes after the certificate is filed and before time has expired for filing a notice of appeal from a final judgment in the case, the party must file an amended certificate within 7 days after the change.