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.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — June 2017
- Upcoming amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence
- The Federal Arbitration Act versus the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The future of arbitration clauses banning class action lawsuits
Recent Related Cases
7th Circuit
Due ProcessSimpson v. Brown County
Conversion
Frager v. Indianapolis Colts, Inc.
Class Action
Fulton Dental, LLC v. Bisco, Inc.
Prisoners
Owens v. Godinez
Statute of Limitations
Amin Ijbara Equity Corp. v. Village of Oak Lawn
Tools and Resources
- The Federal Civil Practice discussion group is available to section members via the My Discussions Groups page.
- Useful links
- Seventh Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program
