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

    Arbitration Clause  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    Carter v. SP Plus Corporation, No. 25-2127 (April 15, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Due Process  |  C.D. Ill.
    Jane Doe 1 v. Sloan, No. 25-1917, 25-1918, & 25-1919 (April 14, 2026) (TAIBLESON) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Jurisdiction  |  E.D. Wis.
    Mahajni v. Do, No. 24-3175 (April 13, 2026) (RIPPLE) Appeal dismissed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Pseudonym  |  S.D. Ind., Evansville Div.
    Doe v. University of Southern Indiana, No. 24-2245 (April 13, 2026) (HAMILTON) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal

    Breach of Contract  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    Hewitt v. Capital One, N.A., No. 25-1974 (April 8, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed.

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