Appearances at Hearing. Counsel for the moving party and the

opposing party shall be present on the hearing date and shall have such familiarity with the case as to permit informed discussion and argument of the motion. Failure of any counsel to appear, unless excused by the Court in advance pursuant to L.R. 7-15 or otherwise, may be deemed consent to a ruling upon the motion adverse to that counsel’s position. 6/1/2026 Chapter I - 22 LOCAL RULES - CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA