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.

Recent Related Cases

Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Employment Discrimination | E.D. Wis.
Thomas v. JBS Green Bay, Inc., No. 24-1404 (November 8, 2024) (EASTERBROOK) Reversed and remanded.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Appellate Jurisdiction | S.D. Ind., Evansville Div.
Acevedo v. Professional Transportation, Inc., No. 23-2813 (October 31, 2024) (EASTERBROOK) Appeal dismissed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Civil Procedure | S.D. Ill.
Brockett v. Effingham County, Illinois, No. 23-2360 (August 29, 2024) (ROVNER) Affirmed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Election Law | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, No. 23-2644 (August 21, 2024) (LEE) Affirmed.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure | W.D. Wis.
Vanegas v. Signet Builders, Inc., No. 23-2964 (August 16, 2024) (ST. EVE) Reversed and remanded.

Federal Civil Practice discussion group is available to section members via the Federal Civil Practice community in ISBA Central
The Federal Civil Practice Section directory is available to all ISBA members
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