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Black History Month Program: 1913 Federal Mann Act: Prosecution of Jack Johnson
By R. David Donoghue on
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On February 11, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in collaboration with the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter and the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc., is hosting what promises to be an interesting and timely program titled “A Critical Review of…
Chicago Kent Law Schedule A IP Suit Symposium this Friday
By R. David Donoghue on
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This Friday from 10am until 3:45pm CT Chicago Kent is putting on an interesting, online symposium exploring Exhibit A IP litigation. It will no doubt have a big focus on Northern District cases and jurisprudence because so much of the Schedule A litigation is filed in Chicago. Register here for this free seminar.
The day…
Northern District of Illinois Magistrate Judge Vacancy Announcement
By R. David Donoghue on
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The Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Eastern Division in Chicago. This prestigious role comes with significant responsibilities, a highly competitive annual salary of $227,608 and after 14 years of service and reaching age 65, a retiring Magistrate Judge receives an annuity equal to…
Meet the New Northern District Judges
By R. David Donoghue on
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The Federal Bar Association is hosting an event introducing the Northern District of Illinois’ newest district court judges on Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S Plymouth Court, in Chicago. Lunch will be provided, along with one hour of credit…
Volunteer Opportunity: Provide “Bite-Sized” Pro Bono Assistance at the Hibbler Help Desk
By R. David Donoghue on
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The Uptown People’s Law Center (“UPLC”) coordinates the Hibbler Help Desk – a free, virtual resource designed to assist pro se litigants navigate federal court – for the Northern District of Illinois.
It provides a unique opportunity to offer unrepresented litigants practical guidance on procedures and rules as their case proceeds through the Northern District. …
Federal Bar Association CLE: Effective Settlement Advocacy
By R. David Donoghue on
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On July 9, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT, the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the 7th Circuit Bar Association Pro Bono Committee will host a free CLE event focusing on settlement advocacy techniques for pro se cases. Chief Judge Virginia M. Kendall of the U.S. District Court for the…
Roadblock or a Speedbump for Schedule A/Doe Case in the Northern District of Illinois?
By R. David Donoghue on
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Over the last five or more years, the Northern District has become the epicenter of intellectual property cases filed against an anonymous list of alleged infringers – often referred to as Doe defendants or Schedule A defendants – typically targeting online sellers of allegedly knock-off products. In fact, 83% of the Schedule A cases filed…
Federal Bar Association Lunch with Judge Kness
By R. David Donoghue on
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The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is offering members a private lunch with the Northern District’s Judge John F. Kness on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CT.
This event is limited to FBA members and will be capped at twelve people. Lunch will be held in Judge Kness’s…
2025 State of the Court Address
By R. David Donoghue on
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The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting the Annual State of the Court Address on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from noon to 1:30 pm CT. Chief Judge Virginia M. Kendall, will update us on the Northern District’s developments and trends.
The event will be held at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S…