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

Video Privacy Protection Act | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Gardner v. Me-TV National Limited Partnership, No. 24-1290 (March 28, 2025) (EASTERBROOK) Reversed and remanded.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Standing | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Thomas v. LVNV Funding, LLC, No. 24-1993 (March 21, 2025) (EASTERBROOK) Reversed and remanded.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Extra-Statutory Damages | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Brooks v. Richardson, No. 24-1651 (March 14, 2025) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed in part, vacated in part, remanded.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Arbitration | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Quality Custom Distribution Services, LLC v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 710, No. 24-1648 (March 13, 2025) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Federal Tort Law | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Evans v. U.S., No. 23-1151 (March 13, 2025) (LEE) Affirmed.

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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