Federal Civil Practice

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Section ProspectusThe 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

    Election Law  |  E.D. Wisc.
    Luft v. Evers, Nos. 16-3003 & 16-3052 Cons. (June 29, 2020) Affirmed, vacated, and reversed in part and remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Legal Malpractice  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Ruckelshaus v. Cowan, No. 19-2770 (June 28, 2020) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Prisoners  |  E.D. Wisc.
    Balsewicz v. Pawlyk, No. 19-3062 (June 26, 2020) Reversed and remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Prisoners  |  C.D. Ill.
    Bowman v. Korte, No. 18-2371 (June 25, 2020) Vacated and remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Fair Debt Collection Practices Act  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Gomez v. Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC, No. 19-1737 (June 20, 2020) Affirmed

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