DETERMINATION OF CAUSES BY THE COURT EN BANC

35.1 Required Statement for Rehearing En Banc Where the party seeking rehearing en banc is represented by counsel, the petition must contain, so far as is pertinent, the following statement of counsel: "I express a belief, based on a reasoned and studied professional judgment, that the panel decision is contrary to decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit or the Supreme Court of the United States, and that consideration by the full court is necessary to secure and maintain uniformity of decisions in this court, i.e., the panel's decision is contrary to the decision of this court or the Supreme Court in [citing specifically the case or cases], OR, that this appeal involves a question of exceptional importance, i.e., [set forth in one sentence]." Source: 1988 Court Rule 22 Cross-references: FRAP 32(b), 35, 40; 3d Cir. L.A.R. 32.3; Third Circuit Internal Operating Procedures, Chapter 9 (1994) Committee Comments: This rule was renumbered by the 1995 revision of the rules; no substantive change from prior Court Rule 22 is intended. Table of Contents 37 3RD CIRCUIT LOCAL APPELLATE RULES August 1, 2011 35.2 Form, Filing, and Required Attachments to Petition for Rehearing En Banc (a) A petition seeking rehearing en banc must be filed electronically as provided in