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Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2018—Transmittal to the Supreme Court

October 4, 2017

This package of materials was transmitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on October 4, 2017, concerning amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure to become effective on December 1, 2018.

Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project Users' Manual for the Northern District of Illinois

July 4, 2017

A detailed description of the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project, which begins for participating judges in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, on June 1, 2017.

Securities Litigation

Jayme J. Herschkopf

June 28, 2017

This guide is designed to offer judges an introduction to the law and practice of securities litigation. It provides an overview of the types of legal and practical issues judges may confront in litigation arising under the securities laws, and, where possible, offers suggestions.

Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project Checklist for the Northern District of Illinois

May 20, 2017

A checklist itemizing the procedural requirements of the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project. The checklist is designed to be helpful to judges presiding over pilot cases and to attorneys participating in pilot cases as pilot requirements apply to the initial stages of discovery.

Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project Electronic Filing Guide for the Northern District of Illinois

May 18, 2017

The Northern District of Illinois has created a specific list of events dedicated to the filing of pleadings under the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project. The complete list of pilot events are:

Case Commentary: Tann v. Bennett, 648 F. App’x 146 (2d Cir. 2016)

James D. Garbolino

April 21, 2017

Child’s Objection to Return

This case deals with whether the in camera testimony of a thirteen-year-old boy can sustain the child’s objection to return.

Facts

Case Commentary: Pliego v. Hayes, 843 F.3d 226 (6th Cir. 2016)

James D. Garbolino

April 21, 2017

Intolerable Situation | Courts of Habitual Residence

This case addresses whether an “intolerable situation” under Article 13(b) includes the inability of the courts of the habitual residence to litigate child custody.

Facts

Case Commentary: Margain v. Ruiz-Bours, 592 F. App’x 619 (9th Cir. 2015)

James D. Garbolino

April 20, 2017

Acclimatization and Settlement | Equitable Tolling

Case Commentary: In re A.L.C., 607 Fed. App’x 658 (9th Cir. 2015)

James D. Garbolino

April 20, 2017

Habitual Residence | Re-Return Orders Following Reversal of Lower Court Order on Appeal

Case Commentary: Martinez v. Cahue, 826 F.3d 983 (7th Cir. 2016)

James D. Garbolino

April 20, 2017

Habitual Residence | Custody Rights

This case addresses the fundamental principles of habitual residence and discusses the significance of establishing custody rights and habitual residence when only one parent has the legal right to custody of the child.

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Civil Litigation & Procedure

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure 2018—Transmittal to the Supreme Court

Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project Users' Manual for the Northern District of Illinois

Securities Litigation

Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project Checklist for the Northern District of Illinois

Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project Electronic Filing Guide for the Northern District of Illinois

Case Commentary: Tann v. Bennett, 648 F. App’x 146 (2d Cir. 2016)

Case Commentary: Pliego v. Hayes, 843 F.3d 226 (6th Cir. 2016)

Case Commentary: Margain v. Ruiz-Bours, 592 F. App’x 619 (9th Cir. 2015)

Case Commentary: In re A.L.C., 607 Fed. App’x 658 (9th Cir. 2015)

Case Commentary: Martinez v. Cahue, 826 F.3d 983 (7th Cir. 2016)

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