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

    Appellate Procedure  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    In re: A.F. Moore & Associates, Inc., No. 20-2497 (September 10, 2020) Petition for writ of mandamus granted

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Prisoners  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Mays v. Dart, No. 20-1792 (September 8, 2020) Affirmed and vacated in part and remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Section 1983 Action  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Patrick v. City of Chicago, No. 18-2759 (September 8, 2020) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    First Amendment  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Illinois Republican Party v. Pritzker, No. 20-2175 (September 3, 2020) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    First Amendment  |  E.D. Wisc.
    Siddique v. Laliberte, No. 19-2580 (August 26, 2020) Affirmed

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