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

    Standing  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Rokita, No. 23-3247 (January 6, 2026) (PRYOR) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Qualified Immunity  |  N.D. Ind., Hammond Div.
    Martin v. Goldsmith, No. 23-2277 (December 31, 2025) (PRYOR) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, remanded.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Breach of Contract  |  E.D. Wis.
    37Celsius Capital Partners, L.P. v. Intel Corporation, No. 24-2794 (December 23, 2025) (KOLAR) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Takings Clause  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    O’Donnell v. City of Chicago, No. 24-2946 (December 22, 2025) (KIRSCH) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc., No. 25-1361 (December 17, 2025) (SCUDDER) Affirmed.

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