Federal Civil Practice

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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.

Recent Related Cases

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Res Judicata  |  E.D. Wisc.
    Scholz v. U.S., No. 20-2163 (November 23, 2021) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Limitation Act  |  E.D. Wisc.
    Roen Salvage Co. v. Sarter, No. 20-3433 (November 10, 2021) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Prisoners  |  C.D. Ill.
    Dean v. Wexford Health Sources, Inc., Nos. 20-3058 & 20-3139 Cons. (November 10, 2021) Affirmed and vacated in part and remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Statute of Limitations  |  E.D. Wisc.
    Reed v. PF of Milwaukee Midtown, LLC, No. 20-3057 (October 28, 2021) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Prisoners  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Turnage v. Dart, No. 20-3167 (October 26, 2021) Vacated and remanded

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