ORAL ARGUMENT

(a) Advancement of Hearing. A panel may, on its own motion or for good cause shown on motion of a party, advance any case to be heard, though the time permitted under the rules for filing briefs may not have expired as of the hearing date. (b) Postponement of Hearing. After a case has been set for hearing, postponement must be sought by motion for good cause shown. (c) Oral Argument. (1) Oral argument will not be heard on behalf of any party for whom a brief has not been filed unless otherwise directed by the panel. (2) An amicus curiae may, with the consent of a party, argue orally on the side of such party, provided that the time permitted for oral argument on behalf of that party will not thereby be exceeded. In the absence of such consent, argument for an amicus curiae may be made only upon motion to the panel in advance of the hearing date. (d) Waiver of Oral Argument. Oral argument may be waived upon written stipulation of the parties, unless the panel orders otherwise. 3