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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
ABC, Inc.
amicus
✔
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ABC, Inc. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
✔
The Walt Disney Company
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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N/A
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Advance Publications, Inc.
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
ALM Media, LLC
amicus
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✔
ALM Media Holdings, Inc., and Allies Holdings, LLC, neither of which is a publicly held entity.
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
The Associated Press
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Bloomberg L.P.
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Cable News Network, Inc.
amicus
✔
✔
Cable News Network, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.(TBS). TBS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc.
✔
Time Warner Inc.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
s/ Lee Levine 2/21/2012
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
CBS Corporation
amicus
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National Amusements, Inc., a privately held company, owns the majority of the voting stock ofCBS Corporation.
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Cox Media Group, Inc.
amicus
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Cox Enterprises, Inc. is the parent corporation of Cox Media Group, Inc.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Daily News, L.P.
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
amicus
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News Corporation, a publicly held company, is the indirect parent corporation of Dow Jones &Company, Inc.
Ruby Newco LLC, a subsidiary of News Corporation and a non-publicly held company, is thedirect parent of Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
The E. W. Scripps Company
amicus
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
First Amendment Coalition
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Fox News Network, L.L.C.
amicus
✔
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Fox News Network, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fox Entertainment Group, Inc., whichis a wholly-owned subsidiary of News Corporation, a publicly held company.
✔
News Corporation
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Gannett Co., Inc.
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
The Hearst Corporation
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
The McClatchy Company
amicus
✔
✔
✔
More than 10% of stock in The McClatchy Company is owned by Contrarius InvestmentManagement Limited.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
National Association of Broadcasters
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
National Public Radio, Inc.
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
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✔
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
amicus
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Corporations in NBCUniversal Media, LLC's ownership chain include Navy Holdings Inc.,National Broadcasting Company Holding, Inc., Comcast Programming Development, Inc., CSNBay Area Holdings, Inc., G4 Holding Company, Comcast SportsNet NE Holdings, Inc., ComcastSpectator Holding Company, Inc., Comcast Programming Ventures II, Inc., Comcast TGCHoldings, Inc., E! Holdings, Inc., Golfnow Holdings, Inc. and Comcast Holdings Corporation.
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Publicly held corporations owning ten percent or more of NBCUniversal's stock are ComcastCorporation and General Electric Company.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
The New York Times Company
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Newspaper Association of America
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
The Newsweek/Daily Beast Company LLC
amicus
✔
✔
Parent: TDB Holdings, Inc.Grandparent: IAC/InterActiveCorp
✔
IAC/InterActiveCorp, which is the sole owner of TDB Holdings, Inc.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Radio Television Digital News Association
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
Reuters America LLC
amicus
✔
✔
The parent of Reuters America LLC is Thomson Reuters (Markets) LLC, a non-publiccorporation.
Reuters America LLC is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Thomson Reuters Corporation,a publicly held company.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
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Time Inc.
amicus
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✔
Time Warner Inc.
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Time Inc. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
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Tribune Company
amicus
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
11-5028 United States of America v. Jeffrey Alexander Sterling
WP Company LLC d/b/a The Washington Post
amicus
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✔
The Washington Post is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, apublicly held entity.
✔
The Washington Post is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, apublicly held entity. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., a publicly held company, has a 10 percent orgreater ownership interest in The Washington Post Company.
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
✔
N/A
✔
2/21/2012
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DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE AFFILIATIONS AND OTHER INTERESTS
Only one form needs to be completed for a party even if the party is represented by more than
one attorney. Disclosures must be filed on behalf of all parties to a civil, agency, bankruptcy or
mandamus case. Corporate defendants in a criminal or post-conviction case and corporate amicicuriae are required to file disclosure statements. Counsel has a continuing duty to update this
information.
No. _______ Caption: __________________________________________________
Pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and Local Rule 26.1,
______________________________________________________________________________
(name of party/amicus)
______________________________________________________________________________
who is _______________________, makes the following disclosure:(appellant/appellee/amicus)
1. Is party/amicus a publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity? YES NO
2. Does party/amicus have any parent corporations? YES NO
If yes, identify all parent corporations, including grandparent and great-grandparentcorporations:
3. Is 10% or more of the stock of a party/amicus owned by a publicly held corporation or
other publicly held entity? YES NO
If yes, identify all such owners:
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WNET
amicus
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✔
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4. Is there any other publicly held corporation or other publicly held entity that has a direct
financial interest in the outcome of the litigation (Local Rule 26.1(b))? YES NOIf yes, identify entity and nature of interest:
5. Is party a trade association? (amici curiae do not complete this question) YES NOIf yes, identify any publicly held member whose stock or equity value could be affected
substantially by the outcome of the proceeding or whose claims the trade association is
pursuing in a representative capacity, or state that there is no such member:
6. Does this case arise out of a bankruptcy proceeding? YES NO
If yes, identify any trustee and the members of any creditors’ committee:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
**************************
I certify that on _________________ the foregoing document was served on all parties or theircounsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by
serving a true and correct copy at the addresses listed below:
_______________________________ ________________________
(signature) (date)
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