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

Removal Jurisdiction | N.D. Ill., E. Div.
Roberts v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., No. 23-2992 (April 8, 2024) Affirmed
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Standing | N.D. Ill., E. Div.
In Re: Recalled Abbott Infant Formula Products Liability Litigation, No. 23-2525 (April 2, 2024) Affirmed
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

False Arrest | N.D. lll., W. Div.
Madero v. McGuinness, No. 23-2574 (April 1, 2024) Affirmed
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Standing | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
Patterson v. Howe, Nos. 22-2602 and 22-3083 Cons. (March 21, 2024) Vacated and remanded
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Standing | W.D. Wisc.
Parents Protecting Our Children, UA v. Eau Claire Area School District, Wisconsin, No. 23-1534 (March 7, 2024) 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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