Federal Civil Practice

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.

Recent Related Cases

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Breach of Contract | N.D. Ind., Fort Wayne Div.
Peters Broadcast Engineering, Inc. v. PEM Consulting Group, LLC, No. 25-1519 (June 17, 2026) (RIPPLE) Affirmed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Attorney Fees | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
In re Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 25-2401 (June 10, 2026) (HAMILTON) Affirmed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Claim Preclusion | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Strickland v. City of Markham, No. 24-3262 (June 8, 2026) (PER CURIAM) Vacated in part, affirmed in part, remanded.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Immigration Law | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Nobles v. Mullin, No. 25-1652 (June 5, 2026) (KOLAR) Affirmed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Service of Process | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Kangol, LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Import & Export Co., Ltd., No. 25-2205 (May 29, 2026) (KIRSCH) Reversed and remanded.

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
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