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On October 6, 2026, the Federal Circuit Bar Association will present its 2026 Bench & Bar® in Dialogue – Chicago CLE program at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603.  The CLE program aligns with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s Court Week in Chicago.  The program…

Sagent Pharmaceuticals v. Farco USA, LLC, et al., No. 25 C 14080, (N.D. Ill. May 5, 2026) (Kocoras, J.).

Judge Kocoras granted in part and denied in part defendants’ partial Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in this Defend Trade Secrets Act, Illinois trade secret, and breach of contract action. Sagent alleged…

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central, volunteer attorneys are invited to attend a Zoom orientation to learn more about the Hibbler Help Desk, a free resource for pro se litigants with cases in the Northern District of Illinois.

The Uptown People’s Law Center (“UPLC”) coordinates the Hibbler Help Desk – a free…

Art Akiane, LLC v. Art & SoulWorks LLC et al., No. 1:19-CV-02952, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 31, 2026) (Chang, J.).

Judge Chang resolved numerous claims and defenses arising from the breakdown of a nearly two-decade-long licensing relationship between artist Akiane Kramarik’s licensing entity (Art Akiane) and her former retailer (Art & Soulworks). The…

Collectanea J. Limited v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule “A”, No. 25 C 4839, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 31, 2026) (Kocoras, J.).

Judge Kocoras granted nonparty eBay’s motion to modify the preliminary injunction (PI) in this Schedule A trademark and copyright infringement case, dissolving the PI against all 252 defendants…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has announced that it will sit in Chicago during its October 2026 session. The Court will also convene its regular session in Washington, D.C.

Panels of the court will hear arguments at the federal courthouse and at the following Chicago-area law schools from Monday, October 5…

On August 4, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Northern District of Illinois and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. This is a great opportunity to make a difference. Your donation will provide life-saving blood to those in need.

Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are…

Bright Head, LLC v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 C 13410, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Feb. 13, 2026) (Bucklo, J.).

Judge Bucklo denied without prejudice Defendant Yuyao Jixing Tool Co., Ltd. (d/b/a WopkDupk)’s motion for damages on a $10,000 TRO security bond under…