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

    First Amendment  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Doe v. Rokita, No. 22-2748 (November 28, 2022) Reversed and remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Section 1983 Action  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Moran v. Calumet City, No. 22-1043 (November 23, 2022) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    False Arrest  |  S.D. Ill.
    Johnson v. Myers, No. 22-1015 (November 16, 2022) Affirmed

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Class Action  |  N.D. Ill., E. Div.
    Bennett v. Dart, No. 22-8016 (November 14, 2022) Reversed and remanded

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Prisoners  |  S.D. Ill.
    Atkins v. Gilbert, No. 21-3077 (October 28, 2022) Affirmed

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