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

    Preliminary Injunctions  |  S.D. Ill.
    Monroe v. Bowman, No. 23-3371 (December 5, 2024) (HAMILTON) Vacated and remanded.

  • Federal 7th Circuit / Civil

    Statute of Limitations  |  S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
    Dent v. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., No. 24-1480 (November 22, 2024) (PER CURIAM) Affirmed.

  • 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.

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