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United States Court of Appeals
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United States Court of Appeals
for the Seventh Circuit
Everett McKinley Dirksen
United States Courthouse
219 S. Dearborn Street
Room 2722
Chicago, IL 60604
Clerk's Office: (312) 435-5850
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News and Announcements
Please Note:
The Court will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the holiday.
6/23/2020
The March 31, 2020, order suspending the paper copy requirements set forth in F.R.A.P. 30(a)(3), C.R. 31(b) and C.R. 40(b) is VACATED and the requirements in those rules are once again in effect.
Please see the order for further details.
Please see the order for further details.
6/15/2020
The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Applications are to be received by July 17, 2020.
Please see the Vacancy Announcements page for details.
Applications are to be received by July 17, 2020.
Please see the Vacancy Announcements page for details.
6/11/2020
Proposed Pattern Patent Jury Instructions
The proposed patent pattern civil jury instructions for the Seventh Circuit
are offered for public comment by the Seventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction
Committee and Patent Subcommittee.
Comments should be directed to Judge Robert L Miller, Jr., and will be accepted through July 22, 2020.
Please see the Pattern Jury Instructions page for details.
The proposed patent pattern civil jury instructions for the Seventh Circuit
are offered for public comment by the Seventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction
Committee and Patent Subcommittee.
Comments should be directed to Judge Robert L Miller, Jr., and will be accepted through July 22, 2020.
Please see the Pattern Jury Instructions page for details.
5/28/2020
Coronavirus Covid-19 Public Emergency Order Concerning Face Masks/Coverings in Public Areas of Courthouses: pertaining to the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago, and the Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse in Rockford, IL.
Effective immediately, all persons seeking entry to the courthouses must wear a face covering or mask that completely covers the wearer's nose and mouth. Any person violating this order may be held in contempt and/or expelled from the Courthouses. Please see the order for details.
Effective immediately, all persons seeking entry to the courthouses must wear a face covering or mask that completely covers the wearer's nose and mouth. Any person violating this order may be held in contempt and/or expelled from the Courthouses. Please see the order for details.
5/26/2020
The U.S. Courts of the Seventh Circuit seeks applicants for the position of Deputy Circuit Executive.
Please see the Vacancy Announcements page for details, application instructions and application.
Please see the Vacancy Announcements page for details, application instructions and application.
5/21/2020
Notice to counsel and the public:
All cases scheduled for oral argument through August 31, 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. The Clerk's Office will contact counsel with remote argument instructions for their specific case.
The courtroom will be closed to the public. The Court, on a temporary basis, will live stream the audio from oral arguments to YouTube. Arguments will also be recorded and posted on the court’s website. If all parties agree among themselves to waive oral argument, they may jointly file a motion with the court seeking permission to do so.
All cases scheduled for oral argument through August 31, 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. The Clerk's Office will contact counsel with remote argument instructions for their specific case.
The courtroom will be closed to the public. The Court, on a temporary basis, will live stream the audio from oral arguments to YouTube. Arguments will also be recorded and posted on the court’s website. If all parties agree among themselves to waive oral argument, they may jointly file a motion with the court seeking permission to do so.
5/6/2020
Updated Notice to counsel and the public:
All cases scheduled for oral argument through June 30, 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. The Clerk's Office will contact counsel with remote argument instructions for their specific case.
The courtroom will be closed to the public. The Court, on a temporary basis, will live stream the audio from oral arguments to YouTube. Arguments will also be recorded and posted on the court’s website. If all parties agree among themselves to waive oral argument, they may jointly file a motion with the court seeking permission to do so.
All cases scheduled for oral argument through June 30, 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. The Clerk's Office will contact counsel with remote argument instructions for their specific case.
The courtroom will be closed to the public. The Court, on a temporary basis, will live stream the audio from oral arguments to YouTube. Arguments will also be recorded and posted on the court’s website. If all parties agree among themselves to waive oral argument, they may jointly file a motion with the court seeking permission to do so.
4/26/2020
Notice to counsel and the public:
All cases scheduled for oral argument in May 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. The Clerk’s Office will contact counsel with remote argument instructions for their specific case.
The courtroom will be closed to the public. The Court, on a temporary basis, will live stream the audio from oral arguments to YouTube. Arguments will also be recorded and posted on the court’s website. If all parties agree among themselves to waive oral argument, they may jointly file a motion with the court seeking permission to do so.
All cases scheduled for oral argument in May 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. The Clerk’s Office will contact counsel with remote argument instructions for their specific case.
The courtroom will be closed to the public. The Court, on a temporary basis, will live stream the audio from oral arguments to YouTube. Arguments will also be recorded and posted on the court’s website. If all parties agree among themselves to waive oral argument, they may jointly file a motion with the court seeking permission to do so.
3/18/2020
Note To Participants in FRAP Rule 33 Mediations: All FRAP Rule 33 mediations will be conducted by telephone until further notice.
Please advise the Circuit Mediation Office if your contact information should change. Please see the Circuit Mediation page for details.
Please advise the Circuit Mediation Office if your contact information should change. Please see the Circuit Mediation page for details.
3/13/2020
The 2020 Revised Pattern Jury Instruction for 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) has been posted.
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