Jenner & Block Releases 2026 Edition of the Illinois Civil Practice Guide
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March 4, 2026
By: Andrew W. Vail, Chris Blythe, Savannah E.B. McNeily, Elizabeth Powers, Jalyn Slaughter
Illinois civil litigation demands precision. From the first filing to the final appeal, practitioners must navigate a complex and ever-changing web of case law, rules, deadlines, and procedures. For 15 years, Jenner & Block's Illinois Civil Practice Guide has been the resource practitioners turn to when precision matters most.
The 2026 edition provides comprehensive guidance on Illinois civil rules and procedures, reflecting the latest Illinois Supreme Court rule changes and case developments. It features expanded guidance on the use of AI in Illinois courts following the ARDC's October 2025 release of The Illinois Attorney's Guide to Implementing AI, added new exemptions to Rule 9’s e-filing requirement and new relief from clerk filing rejections, and a new section on attorney fee petitions under Rule 300.
The publication is co-authored by Partner Andrew Vail and Associates Christopher Blythe, Savannah McNeily, Elizabeth Powers, Zoë Reinstein, and Jalyn Slaughter.
A PDF of the guide is available here, or request a hard copy here.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
Publications
March 4, 2026
By: Andrew W. Vail, Chris Blythe, Savannah E.B. McNeily, Elizabeth Powers, Jalyn Slaughter
Illinois civil litigation demands precision. From the first filing to the final appeal, practitioners must navigate a complex and ever-changing web of case law, rules, deadlines, and procedures. For 15 years, Jenner & Block's Illinois Civil Practice Guide has been the resource practitioners turn to when precision matters most.
The 2026 edition provides comprehensive guidance on Illinois civil rules and procedures, reflecting the latest Illinois Supreme Court rule changes and case developments. It features expanded guidance on the use of AI in Illinois courts following the ARDC's October 2025 release of The Illinois Attorney's Guide to Implementing AI, added new exemptions to Rule 9’s e-filing requirement and new relief from clerk filing rejections, and a new section on attorney fee petitions under Rule 300.
The publication is co-authored by Partner Andrew Vail and Associates Christopher Blythe, Savannah McNeily, Elizabeth Powers, Zoë Reinstein, and Jalyn Slaughter.
A PDF of the guide is available here, or request a hard copy here.
Related Attorneys
Related Capabilities
Related Locations
© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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