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Local Bankr. R. 1004-1 Business Entity Petition.

EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2026

An authorized officer filing a petition on behalf of a business entity shall file with the petition or within five (5) business days thereafter, documentation evidencing the requisite authority or consent, as applicable, of that business entity to file the petition.  Such documentation must include the name and address of each signatory, and state the basis of the authority to authorize the filing of the petition.  Failure to file such documentation may result in a dismissal of the case without notice, either sua sponte, or on motion of a party-in-interest after notice and an opportunity for a hearing.