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L.R. 9062 - Matters Without Hearing. Unless otherwise directed, the Court will ordinarily consider the following matters without hearing. Nothing, however, precludes any party from requesting that any of these matters be set for hearing. Copies of any motion or application that will not be set for hearing under this Rule must be served on all entities entitled to notice as specified in the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure or in these Rules. Any response must be filed and served immediately. 1. motions to extend time for filing schedules and statements; 2. motions to extend time for filing objections to exemptions and discovery responses; 3. motions to extend time for filing objections to discharge or dischargeability; 4. applications to appear pro hac vice; 5. applications to employ professionals (attorneys, real estate brokers, appraisers, auctioneers, etc.) where compensation is the standard rate charged for such services; 6. Trustee motions to approve sales of property less than the amount stated in Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6004(d); 7. Trustee motions to reopen Chapter 7 cases to administer additional assets; 8. motions to reinstate cases following dismissal for failure to file required documents, pay filing fees, or attend § 341 Meeting; 9. motions to reinstate a Chapter 13 case following: a. dismissal for failure to make plan payments when reinstatement is with the consent of the Trustee; or b. dismissal on a creditor's motion when reinstatement is with the consent of the creditor. 10. requests to set claims bar date; 11. motions to extend time to file a motion to dismiss under Bankruptcy Code § 707; 12. motions to withdraw as counsel or to substitute counsel; 13. debtor motions to convert a case to a case under Chapter 7 when a discharge has not been entered; 14. motions to delay entry of discharge; 15. motions filed with consent; 16. United States Trustee motions or applications for approval of the appointment or selection of a Trustee, examiner, or ombudsman; 17. United States Trustee reports of undisputed Trustee election; 18. motions for authority of a Chapter 13 debtor to negotiate with the debtor's mortgage lender; 19. motions to amend Bankruptcy Code § 521 documents; 20. motions for exemption from the personal financial management course requirement and/or the credit counseling requirement pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 109(h)(4) due to incapacity or disability where the debtor includes letters of guardianship, a power of attorney, or an order of guardianship, or due to active duty in a military combat zone; 21. motions under Bankruptcy Code § 362(j) for orders confirming the stay has been terminated; 22. motions filed pursuant to L.R. 2016-3(C); 23. motions to increase plan base in Chapter 13 cases; and 24. motions to establish confirmation procedures in Subchapter V cases.