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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 — February 2024
- ADA ‘Tester’ Standing Case Evades U.S. Supreme Court Review—For Now
- Pro Se Plaintiff Comes Up Short at Trial and On Appeal
- An Introduction to the Illinois Court of Claims for Federal Practitioners
- Seventh Circuit Grants Stay and Expedited Appeal of Order Requiring Samsung to Pay Initial Arbitration Fees for 36,000 Claimants
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Parents Protecting Our Children, UA v. Eau Claire Area School District, Wisconsin, No. 23-1534 (March 7, 2024) Affirmed -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Gerlach v. Rokita, No. 23-1792 (March 6, 2024) Affirmed -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Schlemm v. Pizzala, No. 21-2860 (March 5, 2024) Reversed and remanded -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Martin v. Haling, No. 22-3108 (March 1, 2024) Affirmed -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Brown v. CACH, LLC, No. 23-1308 (February 29, 2024) Affirmed
Upcoming CLE
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