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Let's Get Legal

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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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Let’s Get Legal: The Menendez brothers

Jon Hansen is joined by Patrick Dolan, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC , and Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers , to take calls and answer listener questions regarding a wide array of subjects, including the Menendez brothers sentencing, getting fired over health reasons and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7007563/Patrick_Dolan_Michael_Leonard_2024-10-26-190203.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer ...

Oct 26, 2024

Breaking down the lawsuit against Tiktok for targeting kids and causing harm

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the TikTok lawsuit from Illinois and other states. For more information, visit www.andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800 to contact the Chicago metro area criminal defense attorneys at Anderson Attorneys & Advisors. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6997598/Audriana_Anderson_2024-10-20-193138.64kmono.mp3...

Oct 20, 2024

Let’s Get Legal: Jury selection for the Michael Madigan trial, taxes & Depakote

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Host Jon Hansen is joined by three guests to discuss the latest legal news. Segment 1: Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the jury selection for Michael Madigan’s trial, how lawyers choose jurors for their case, and how much jurors are paid for federal cases. Segment 2: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy , PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss filing beneficial ...

Oct 13, 2024

Depakote use during pregnancy linked to developmental issues in children

Attorney Kristina J. Anderson from Wallace Miller joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss her journey to the law firm. Kristina also talked to Jon about how Depakote exposure during pregnancy has been linked to autism and ADHD. For more information, visit www.wallacemiller.com or call 312-261-6193 . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6983124/wallace_miller_10-13_2024-10-13-183424.64kmono.mp3 Wallace Miller is currently accepting clients for participation in a mass tort lawsuit against the ...

Oct 13, 2024

Condo board members have to report tax information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy , PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss filing beneficial ownership information reports and how the federal Corporate Transparency Act affects condo board members. For more information, visit fightbacknow.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6982569/Steven_a_leahy_10-13-24_2024-10-13-174709.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patric...

Oct 13, 2024

Jury selection has begun for the Michael Madigan trial

Trial lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest trending legal stories. He discusses settlement conferences, jury selection in the Michael Madigan trial, and how jurors are selected. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6982311/Michael_Leonard_2024-10-13-172811.64kmono.mp3 For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call 312-872-0091 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick D...

Oct 13, 2024

What to do if a DCFS worker shows up at your door

Jon Hansen, host of Let’s Get Legal, is joined by attorney Audrey Anderson to discuss what to do if The Department of Children and Family Services shows up to your house. Does it always mean that you have done something wrong? Listen to learn more. For more information, visit andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6696592/6696592_2024-09-28-190232.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick ...

Sep 28, 2024

Let’s Get Legal: Bribery and being let go while on FMLA

Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan team up for this week on Let’s Get Legal! The trio discusses noncompete contracts, bribery cases after the Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor, worker’s compensation, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6541886/Michael_Leonard_Patrick_Dolan_2024-09-21-202626.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick ...

Sep 21, 2024

Vogelzang Law: What is the latency period for asbestos exposure and why is it important?

Christian Luciano Santiago of Vogelzang Law , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about asbestos and its uses that people might’ve not known about. Christian explains how exposure could have happened through one’s household, automobiles, and construction sites. For more information, call (312) 466-1669. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6541416/Christian_Luciano_Santiago_of_Vogelzang_Law_2024-09-21-190316.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff...

Sep 21, 2024

How long after paraquat exposure could you develop Parkinson’s disease?

Jessica Wieczorkiewicz, attorney at Wallace Miller , joins Jon Hansen to discuss paraquat. Jessica breaks down cases where the pesticide has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and the two also discuss who may be eligible to participate in the litigation. For a free consultation, call 312-626-9760 or visit www.wallacemiller.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6427320/wallace_miller_Jessica_Wieczorkiewicz_2024-09-14-202020.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7...

Sep 14, 2024

What’s really happening with Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio?

Professor Cindy Buys of the School of Law at Southern Illinois University joins Jon Hansen to talk about the temporary protected status and humanitarian parole of immigrants in Ohio. In both cases, immigrants can work lawfully in the United States. Cindy also talks about applying for asylum and the requirements for that application. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6427298/Cindy_Buys_9-14-2024_2024-09-14-202738.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;...

Sep 14, 2024

Can parents be criminally charged for their children’s actions?

Can parents be legally held accountable for their children’s actions? After the events in Georgia this week, Jon Hansen talks with Audrey Anderson to find if these charges have real legal backing. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6364958/6364958_2024-09-07-194358.64kmono.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 ...

Sep 07, 2024

Labor advice on Labor Day weekend

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins WGN’s Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer WGN listeners’ labor questions on Labor Day Weekend. Patrick touches on age discrimination in the workplace, union worker benefits, non-compete clauses, and many other labor topics. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6174138/6174138_2024-08-31-191838.64kmono.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 th...

Aug 31, 2024

What happens pre-trial and post-trial?

Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to talk about the latest trending legal stories. The two discuss what occurs pre- and post-trial, determining constitutionality, and more. For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call 312-872-0091 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5988472/82424_Mike_Leonard_2024-08-24-203812.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being exp...

Aug 24, 2024

Federal judged stopped ban on noncompete taking effect on September 4th

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan joins Jon Hansen to talk about how the FTC rule is highly unlikely to go into effect on September 4th. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5987378/82424_Patrick_Dolan_2024-08-24-192218.64kmono.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...

Aug 24, 2024

Illinois is now 1 of 5 states where corporal punishment is banned in all schools

Jon Hansen, host of Let’s Get Legal, is joined by Attorney Audriana Anderson to discuss things that parents should know before their kids go back to school. Audriana and Jon break down how corporal punishment is now banned in Illinois, plus the benefits of having a lawyer for suspension and expulsions hearings. For more information, visit andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5987311/82424_Audrey_Anderson_2024-08-24-192611.64kmono.mp3 ‘Hitting kids should never be ...

Aug 24, 2024

Vogelzang Law: How workers can inadvertently bring home asbestos from their workplace

Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal! Michelle and Jon talk about the development of Mesothelioma, the investigation of cases, and what clients should look for in an attorney. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5677019/Michelle_P_Vogelzang_Law_2024-08-10-191619.64kmono.mp3...

Aug 10, 2024

How Michael Madigan’s case will be affected by the overturning of the bribery conviction of former Indiana Mayor

Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers , joins Jon Hansen to discuss the accuracy of legal shows and talks about aviation cases he’s worked on, Plus, Jon and Mike talk about airport lawsuits, the Supreme Court bribery conviction of James Snyder, and how that case relates to the Michael Madigan case. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5677027/Michael_Leonard__2024-08-10-203927.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer ...

Aug 10, 2024

OSHA heat regulation changes proposed by Biden Administration

Labor Law Professor at the University of Illinois Michael LeRoy joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the new OSHA regulations proposed by the Biden Administration that would effect indoor and outdoor work places. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5505179/5505179_2024-08-03-202919.64kmono.mp3

Aug 03, 2024

“Junk fees” being addressed by DC Attorney General

Omar Sulaiman , attorney at law with Atlas Consumer Law , joins Jon Hansen to talk about the Stub hub Junk Fees case that was brought to court by the DC Attorney General https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5505171/5505171_2024-08-03-205911.64kmono.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 disabiliti...

Aug 03, 2024

Let’s Get Legal with Patrick Dolan

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Patrick deep dives into FMLA, an age discrimination case and other caller questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5505162/5505162_2024-08-03-202602.64kmono.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: Esta...

Aug 03, 2024

Plagiarism vs. Artificial Intelligence: What actions are universities taking against students?

Mike Leonard, Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss students using AI. Where are universities drawing the line between AI and plagiarism? For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call (312) 380-6559 for Mike’s direct line. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5411249/Michael_Leonard_2024-07-27-205549.64kmono.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 ...

Jul 27, 2024

How much does your age factor into personal injury compensation?

Nicholas Kelly, attorney at Wallace Miller , joins Jon Hansen to talk about personal injury law. Nicholas explains how damages get determined and how much your age factors into personal injury compensation. For a free consultation, call 312-261-6193 or visit www.wallacemiller.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5411214/Nick_Kelly_Wallace_Miller_2024-07-27-193914.64kmono.mp3 For a free consultation, call 312-261-6193 or visit www.wallacemiller.com Here’s what to expect if your child is arrested ...

Jul 27, 2024

Here’s what to expect if your child is arrested in Chicago

Jon Hansen, host of Let’s Get Legal, is joined by Attorney Audriana Anderson to discuss what parents can expect if their child is arrested in Chicago. Audriana talks about how kids can be arrested at any age, the difference in Miranda rights, and the difference in officers involved. Plus, she gives her two major tips on what parents should do if this happens. For more information, visit andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5411198/Audrey_Anderson_2024-07-27-192138...

Jul 27, 2024

Is it legal to keep an engagement ring if you don’t end up getting married?

Jon Hansen is joined by Angel Traub of Angel Traub & Associates to discuss the benefits of prenups and postnups. The two discuss when you should start planning, the need for couples to get separate lawyers and what can be put into those documents. For more information, visit www.atclaw.com . You can also call their Lombard office at 630-426-0196 or their Arlington Heights office at 847-749-4182 . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5360722/Angel_Traub_2024-07-20-203822.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts ...

Jul 20, 2024

If you have an asbestos case the Vogelzang firm is the firm for you

Mike Maienza of Vogelzang Law joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss his journey to the law firm and how they are helping people with asbestos and mesothelioma cases. For more information, call (312) 466-1669. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5303491/Mike_Maienza_2024-07-14-005431.64kmono.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 ...

Jul 14, 2024

Tax deductions and the importance of financial planning

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss the importance of organizing your business expenses for tax deductions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5303448/Steven_A_Leahy__2024-07-13-223248.64kmono.mp3 To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, go to chicagotaxteam.com or call 1-312-664-6649. Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendab...

Jul 14, 2024

Noncompetes are set to be banned starting on September 4th

Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss noncompetes and who will qualify. Patrick also answers listener questions and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5303504/Patrick_Dolan_2024-07-14-000604.64kmono.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 disabil...

Jul 14, 2024

Let’s Get Legal: Federal bribery and the history of the Declaration of Independence

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal: Segment 1: Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending legal stories and what the founding fathers would think of our current legal system. Plus, the trump immunity decision, bribery, and a January 6th case. For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call (312) 380-6559 for Mike’s direct line. Segment 2: Constitution Expert David Shestokas joins Jon Hansen to discuss U.S. history. You can find out more ab...

Jul 06, 2024

What happens to your benefits if your workplace gets bought by another company?

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer and Co-founder of Conti & Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener questions. The two talk about what happens to your PTO if your workplace files for bankruptcy, being fired during medical leave, and severance packages after resigning. For more information, call 312-332-7800. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5254379/Patrick_Dolan_2024-06-29-201419.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rul...

Jun 29, 2024
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