Let's Get Legal

Looking at various topics through a legal lens, Let’s Get Legal powered by Illinois State Bar Association leans on local, prominent attorneys and experts to broadcast an entertaining and engaging weekly legal radio show

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What is a predatory loan and how to avoid predatory lending with Wallace Miller

Matthew J. Goldstein of Wallace Miller joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss predatory lending. Matthew shares his journey from starting a mock trial team in high school to working at Wallace Miller and focusing on class action, consumer protection, and antitrust litigation. Matthew and Jon also talk about how lenders are preying on people and the interest rates they’re charging. For more information, visit www.wallacemiller.co m or call 312-261-6193 for a free consultation. https://ser...

Jun 29, 2024

How much time should Ed Burke serve after being found guilty?

Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers , joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. The two talk about the death of Federal Court Judge Leinenweber, the federal sentencing process of Ed Burke, and what the prosecutors and defense lawyers have argued about his sentence. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5217043/LEONARD_6-22_2024-06-22-202843.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendabl...

Jun 22, 2024

Is it legal to leave your child alone at home in Illinois?

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss if leaving your child home alone is legal in the state. Plus, the mandate in which DCFS must report newborn babies’ positive toxicology screens to the police might be removed. Audriana and Jon discuss what the bill hopes to achieve with that proposal. For more information, visit www.andersonaa.com or contact the Chicago metro area criminal defense attorneys at Anderson Attorneys & Advisors b...

Jun 22, 2024

Vogelzang Law is helping mesothelioma patients and those exposed to asbestos

Mesothelioma, lung cancer from asbestos exposure, asbestosis, and other personal injury cases, are the cases that Vogelzang Law is helping people with. Nicholas Vogelzang of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss how he started the law firm and the types of cases he’s seen. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of your lungs caused by asbestos exposure. The two also talk about the dangers of talc and baby powder. For more information, call (312) 466-1669 https://serve.cast...

Jun 15, 2024

Alzheimer’s and lifetime documents with elder law attorney Kerry Peck

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Elder law attorney Kerry Peck from Peck Ritchey joins Jon Hansen to answer all your questions about how Alzheimer’s can impact financial decisions as you age and the importance of planning. Kerry also answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068206/Kerry_Peck_6-8_2024-06-08-201306.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the ...

Jun 08, 2024

The DCFS worker in AJ Freund case has been sentenced to six months in jail

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss the ruling in the case of a DCFS worker who will serve six months in jail after the death of 5-year-old AJ Freund. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068202/Audrey_Anderson_2024-06-08-195502.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the workplace .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Naviga...

Jun 08, 2024

Sentencing or an appeal: What’s next in the case of former President Trump?

Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about what’s next in the case of former President Donald Trump. Jon and Michael discuss if the Supreme Court could get involved, the time that an appeal could take, and what made this New York case a felony. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4923313/Michael_Leonard_6-1-2024_2024-06-01-192513.64kmono.mp3 Donald Trump Hush Money Case Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule...

Jun 01, 2024

Discrimination in the workplace: Getting fired the day before starting a job

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan, of Conti & Dolan , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about discrimination in the workplace. Patrick explains what employers can terminate you for, if there’s protection for political speech at private employers, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4924342/Patrick_Dolan_2024-06-01-202642.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the workplac...

Jun 01, 2024

ShotSpotter updates and how parents are liable for their children’s crimes

Defense Attorney Audriana Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss ShotSpotter and how this summer teenagers need to be careful with the choices they make and how parents are liable for their children even when they’re at work. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4866653/4866653_2024-05-25-201353.64kmono.mp3...

May 25, 2024

Latest updates in employment law with Patrick Dolan

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan , joins Jon Hansen to talk about employment laws and answers a caller’s question on air https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4866645/4866645_2024-05-25-195045.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the workplace .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Navigant Law Group: Estate planning for individuals with disabilities .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rul...

May 25, 2024

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