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

Prisoners | C.D. Ill.
Reyes v. Fishel, Nos. 19-1082 & 19-1084 Cons. (April 29, 2021) Affirmed and vacated in part and remanded
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Consent Decree | N.D. Ill., E. Div.
Shakman v. Clerk of Cook County, No. 20-1828 (April 16, 2021) Appeal dismissed and affirmed in part
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

National Labor Relations Act | E.D. Wisc.
Hadsall v. Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., No. 20-2482 (April 12, 2021) Appeal dismissed
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Qualified Immunity | N.D. Ill., E. Div.
Lopez v. Sheriff of Cook County, No. 20-1681 (April 9, 2021) Affirmed
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

First Amendment | W.D. Wisc.
John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, Inc. v. Evers, No. 20-1814 (April 9, 2021) Affirmed