BRIEFS

(a) Briefs. All briefs shall identify all citations to the record by either (1) a hyperlink to the docket entry, page, and line or (2) the docket number, page, and line. (b) Form of Briefs. In addition to the requirements of Fed.Rs.Bankr.P. 8014 and 8016, the brief (except for amicus briefs filed pursuant to Fed.R.Bankr.P. 8017) shall include: (1) Certification of Interested Parties. A Certification of Interested Parties shall include a list of persons, associations of persons, firms, partnerships, and corporations which may have an interest in the outcome of the case in substantially the following form: NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE APPEAL Certification Required By L.R. BAP 8th Cir. 8014A(b)(1): The undersigned, counsel of record for __________________, certifies that the following listed party (or parties) has (have) an interest in the outcome of this appeal. These representations are made to enable the judges of the panel to evaluate possible disqualification or recusal. (Here list the names of all such parties and identify their connection and interest with the appeal.) (Signature) (2) Certification of Related Cases. A Certification of Related Cases shall include a statement of all known related cases before a United States Court of Appeals, a United States District Court, a United States Bankruptcy Court, or a United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. A related case is one which involves substantially the same litigants, or one which involves substantially the same factual pattern or legal issue. (c) Service of Briefs. Service shall be made by CM/ECF upon filing of the brief. However, one paper copy of the brief shall be served on any party who is not a CM/ECF participant. The brief shall be accompanied by a certificate stating the date and method of service, as well as the address to which the brief was served. 9