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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

Section 1983 Action  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.

Vasquez v. Foxx, No. 17-1061 (July 11, 2018) Affirmed

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Prisoners  |  W.D. Wisc.

Mitchell v. Kallas, No. 16-3350 (July 10, 2018) Affirmed and reversed in part and remanded

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Section 1983 Action  |  E.D. Wisc.

Mason-Funk v. City of Neenah, No. 17-3380 (July 10, 2018) Affirmed

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Prisoners  |  C.D. Ill.

Giles v. Tobeck, No. 17-1707 (July 10, 2018) Affirmed

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Attorney Fees  |  S.D. Indianapolis Div.

Robinett v. City of Indianapolis, No. 17-2609 (July 9, 2018) Affirmed

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