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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.
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Current Newsletter — June 2026
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- Waving New Arguments Goodbye: The Seventh Circuit Contributes to the Waiver vs. Forfeiture Discussion With a Strict Rule for Appellants
- Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception Highlights
Recent Related Cases
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Arbitration | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Moore v. Club Exploria, LLC, No. 25-2721 (August 18, 2026) (BRENNAN) Affirmed. -
Arbitration | N.D.Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Village of Schaumburg, Illinois v. Permaseteelisa North America Corp., No. 24-1168 (August 18, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Administrative Exhaustion | E.D. Wis.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Burns v. Polk, No. 25-1556 (August 18, 2026) (PRYOR) Reversed and remanded. -
Equitable Estoppel | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Kim v. Jump Trading, LLC, No. 25-1964 (August 13, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Standing | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
McDonald v. Trustees of Indiana University, No. 25-2366 (August 13, 2026) (KOLAR) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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September 10Chicago
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October 14Online
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