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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.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — March 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Breach of Contract | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Aberdeen Developers, LLC v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., No. 25-1667 (May 28, 2026) (SCUDDER) Reversed and remanded. -
Arbitration Hearing | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Hinkes v. Sunera Technologies, Inc., No. 25-1268 (May 22, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Due Process | W.D. Wis.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Tire Town Auto LLC v. Wood County, No. 25-1883 (May 12, 2026) (HAMILTON) Affirmed. -
Immigration Laq | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Castañon-Nava v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 25-3050 (May 5, 2026) (LEE) Affirmed in part, reversed in part. -
Arbitration Agreement | E.D. Wis.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Bernal v. Kohl’s Corporation, No. 24-2806 (May 1, 2026) (PRYOR) Affirmed.
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Tools and Resources
- 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
- Useful links