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May 2018 • Volume 48 • Number 10

May 2018 Bench and Bar Newsletter

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In This Issue

Defendants dismissed without prejudice can be named as respondents in discovery

By Tal C. Chaiken

The Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, recently joined the First District in holding that a plaintiff may use the respondent in discovery statute to name a person who has already been dismissed as a defendant in the same case.

Theresa Gronkiewicz assigned to ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs

ABA Senior Counsel Theresa ("Terri") Gronkiewicz has been assigned to staff the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs.

The ABA’s role in protecting judicial independence

By Hilarie Bass

The independence of the judiciary is an important pillar in any democracy, but throughout history, it has also proven to be a fragile one.

Recent appointments and retirements

Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.

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