Federal Civil Practice
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 — June 2017
- Upcoming amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence
- The Federal Arbitration Act versus the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The future of arbitration clauses banning class action lawsuits
Recent Related Cases
7th Circuit
Attorney FeesIn re: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
First Amendment
Walker v. Groot
Elections
Harlan v. Scholz
Sanctions
Koehn v. Tobias
Wiretap
City of South Bend, Ind. v. South Bend Common Council
Contact us to join this section
Tools and Resources
- The Federal Civil Practice discussion group is available to section members via the My Discussions Groups page.
- Useful links
- Seventh Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program
