R. 219(a) “The imposition of sanctions for noncompliance with discovery rules and court orders rests largely within the circuit court’s discretion” In re Marriage of Lai, 625 NE 2d 330 – Ill: Appellate Court, 1st Dist., 2nd Div. 1993 Once an order is entered requiring the party to answer discovery, no further 201(k) communication is required. [read post]