Courthouse Book Drive
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
3d ago
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter proudly announce the Courthouse Book Drive.  Throughout March 2025, donations of new or gently used children’s books (grades K-8) are being accepted for the American Dreams Playroom at the Dirksen Federal Building.  This incredible effort ensures that every ..read more
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N.D. Illinois Supreme Court and My Hometown Program
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
6d ago
The Supreme Court Historical Society, the Northern District of Illinois, and the ABA’s Division for Public Education are sponsoring a program for Chicago area high school students. Students participating in the Supreme Court and My Hometown program will investigate the judicial branch by examining the local Sixth Amendment case of Escobedo v. Illinois (1964). Students will ..read more
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Black History Month Program: Lift Every Voice
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
3w ago
On February 26, 2025 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 Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc., the Cook County Bar Association, and the Black Men Lawyers’ Association, is hosting a remarkable event titled “Lift Every Voice”. In honor of ..read more
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Northern District Implements New Process to Request Summons Issuance via CM/ECF
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
1M ago
Effective February 10, 2025, the Northern District of Illinois implemented a new procedure for submitting and issuing summonses.  Summonses must be submitted via CM/ECF. The Northern District will no longer accept or issue summonses via email. Benefits of the new procedure: For detailed instructions on how to file the summons through CM/ECF, please click here.  ..read more
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Web-Based Personal Jurisdiction Requires at Least a Sale into Illinois
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
3M ago
Unicolors, Inc. v. Shewin Flagship Shops, No. 24 C 2987, (N.D. Ill. Oct. 24, 2024) (Gottschall, J.). Judge Gottschall, in this Schedule A case, held that the Court lacked personal over defendant Shewin, a Chinese entity allegedly doing business on Amazon. The Court held that the Seventh Circuit requires more than proof of Shewin’s use ..read more
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Northern District of Illinois Hosting a Blood Drive
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
3M ago
On December 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Northern District and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive in the Dirksen Building 10th Floor Training Room.  This is a great opportunity to make a difference this holiday season.  Your donation will provide life-saving blood to those in need.  For an ..read more
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Volunteer Opportunity: William J. Hibbler Memorial Pro Se Assistance Program Help Desk
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
3M ago
The Uptown People’s Law Center (“UPLC”) in conjunction with the Northern District of Illinois, and the Chicago Bar Foundation are coordinating The Hibbler Help Desk –a free, virtual resource designed to assist Northern District pro se litigants. The upsides of volunteering for the Hibbler Help Desk include: Volunteer attorneys should have some federal court practice ..read more
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Court Dissolves Preliminary Injunction Based Upon a Year Delay in Filing
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
4M ago
Collectanea J. Limited v. The P’ships & Uninc. Assocs. Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 C 3821, (N.D. Ill. Oct. 29, 2024) (Ellis, J.). Judge Ellis, in this Schedule A Doe case, dismissed defendants who had not sold product into Illinois and dissolved the previously granted preliminary injunction against the remaining Doe defendants. As an ..read more
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Taking Customer List Spreadsheet Constituted Likely Trade Secret Misappropriation and Supported a Preliminary Injunction
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
4M ago
The My Fav Electronics, Inc. v. Currie, et al., No. 24 C 1959, (N.D. Ill. Oct. 18, 2024) (Pallmeyer, J.). Judge Pallmeyer granted-in-part plaintiff My Fav Electronics’ (“SLM”) motion for preliminary injunction preventing the individual defendant, a former SLM employee, from contacting certain SLM customers and requiring that the individual defendant allow forensic review of ..read more
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Northern District of Illinois Magistrate Judge Vacancy Announcement
Chicago IP Litigation
by R. David Donoghue
7M ago
The Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Eastern Division in Chicago. A qualified applicant must: For more details and mandatory attachments to be submitted by applicants click here. Completed applications and required waiver forms must be submitted through the Northern District’s website by 5:00 ..read more
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