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The mission of ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section
- to enhance knowledge and professional capabilities of lawyers who practice civil law in the United States District Courts in Illinois;
- to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among and between practitioners and federal judges;
- to review and make recommendations concerning federal legislation and proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and federal district court rules that affect federal civil practice;
- to promote communication through seminars and newsletters.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — February 2024
- ADA ‘Tester’ Standing Case Evades U.S. Supreme Court Review—For Now
- Pro Se Plaintiff Comes Up Short at Trial and On Appeal
- An Introduction to the Illinois Court of Claims for Federal Practitioners
- Seventh Circuit Grants Stay and Expedited Appeal of Order Requiring Samsung to Pay Initial Arbitration Fees for 36,000 Claimants
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Estate of Wallmow v. Oneida County, No. 23-2141 (April 17, 2024) (ST. EVE) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Circle City Broadcasting I, LLC v. AT&T Services, Inc., No. 23-1787 (April 16, 2024) (SCUDDER) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Washington v. City of Chicago, No. 22-2467 (April 15, 2024) (HAMILTON) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Roberts v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., No. 23-2992 (April 8, 2024) Affirmed -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
In Re: Recalled Abbott Infant Formula Products Liability Litigation, No. 23-2525 (April 2, 2024) Affirmed
Upcoming CLE
Tools and Resources
- Federal Civil Practice discussion group is available to section members via the Federal Civil Practice community in ISBA Central
- The Federal Civil Practice Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links