Federal Civil Practice

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2021 Articles

Employer Fumbles Attempt to Remove Case From State Court By Michael R. Lied December 2021 A summary and analysis of Railey v. Sunset Food Mart, Inc.
Illinois Federal Courts Split on Covid-19 Business Interruption Insurance Cases By Daniel Thies & Ryan Burroughs June 2021 For over a year now, federal courts have grappled with the legal fallout of the pandemic. One area with significant action is claims for business interruption insurance due to COVID-19.
Presuit Lawyer Information Preservation Duties By Professor Jeffrey A. Parness December 2021 Judicial sanctions for lawyer failures in preserving information relevant to anticipated/current federal civil actions have changed significantly in the last 15 years. 
Understanding the Fifth Amendment: Privilege in a Federal Civil Case By Stanley N. Wasser June 2021 The privilege against self-incrimination takes on heightened importance where your client is facing simultaneous civil and criminal liability due to ongoing parallel civil and criminal proceedings.