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

    Immigration Laq  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    Castañon-Nava v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 25-3050 (May 5, 2026) (LEE) Affirmed in part, reversed in part.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Arbitration Agreement  |  E.D. Wis.
    Bernal v. Kohl’s Corporation, No. 24-2806 (May 1, 2026) (PRYOR) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Rehabilitation Act  |  N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
    Shiba v. Mullin, No. 23-2304 (April 23, 2026) (SYKES) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Preliminary Injunction  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Smiley v. Jenner, No. 23-2543 (April 21, 2026) (SCUDDER) Affirmed.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Preliminary Injunction  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Count US IN v. Morales, No. 26-1783 (April 20, 2026) (PER CURIAM) Motion granted.

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