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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.
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Recent Related Cases
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Fraudulent Joinder Doctrine | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
In re Abbott Laboratories Preterm Infant Nutrition Products Liability Litigation, No. 25-2322, 25-2323, 25-2324, 25-2325 & (July 28, 2026) (RIPPLE) Reversed and remanded. -
Federal Jurisdiction | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
City of Chicago v. BP P.L.C., No. 25-1916 (July 15, 2026) (TAIBLESON) Affirmed. -
Telephone Consumer Protection Act | C.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services, No. 25-2398 (July 14, 2026) (KIRSCH) Affirmed. -
Paycheck-Protection Loan Forgiveness | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, LLC v. United States Small Business Administration, No. 25-1346, 25-1347, 25-1348 (July 14, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Class Action Settlement | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
In re Clearview AI, Inc. Consumer Privacy Litigation, No. 25-1673 (July 13, 2026) (HAMILTON) Vacated and remanded.
Upcoming CLE
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September 10Chicago
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