To My Fellow Members of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association,
We enter the fall season gratified that two ITLA-supported bills that protect our citizens have become law. It reflects the strength of our collective voice as we stand up to powerful interests and work together on behalf of our clients and the clients yet to come.
On August 15, PA 104-0298, was signed by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill amends the Jury Act and the Code of Civil Procedure to give judges more flexibility in civil trials by allowing up to four alternate jurors.
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