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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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Episodes

Important tax deadlines with Steven Leahy

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy , PC with Opem Tax Advocates , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss estimated taxes, important approaching deadlines and more! For more information, visit fightbacknow.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7303999/Steven_Leahy_2025-03-01-204339.64kmono.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{f...

Mar 01, 2025

Navigant Law: Making sure your wishes are reflected and your family is taken care of

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Woman-owned and operated, the team handles everything from business law to wills, trusts, and estate administration. Millie talks about HIPAA authorization, consultations, and their payment plan option to help as many people as possible. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7293681/Millie_Palmer_2025-02-23-17242...

Feb 23, 2025

Let’s get Legal: Eric Adams, jury duty, and the fallout of DOGE

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Employment Lawyer Partick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard join Jon Hansen. It’s a legal grab bag, and listeners call in with questions. Segment 1: Michael Leonard and Jon discuss governors’ ability to remove mayors from office and the Eric Adams case. Segment 2: Patrick Dolan discusses DOGE and many federal employees losing their jobs. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7293671/Michael_Leonard_Patrick_Dolan_2025-02-23-173111.64kmono.mp3 For mo...

Feb 23, 2025

Profit over people: The dangers of companies exposing employees to asbestos

Christian Luciano Santiago of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss mesothelioma and companies knowingly exposing employees to it. The two discuss worker training at companies for handling asbestos and answer listener questions about exposure and litigation. For more information, call (312) 466-1669. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7284495/Christial_Lucciano_2025-02-15-210535.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:ev...

Feb 15, 2025

Let’s Get Legal: New York prosecutors resigning & the possibility of Michael Madigan’s age affecting his jail time

Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss Michael Madigan being convicted of 10 counts of corruption and how his age will affect his jail time. Michael Leonard also gives his opinion on the resignations of seven New York prosecutors. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7284488/Mike_Leonard_2-15-2025_2025-02-15-215528.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} La...

Feb 15, 2025

Should the IRS be abolished?

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy , PC with Opem Tax Advocates , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss 1099 forms, IRS agents, and Steven’s opinion on abolishing the IRS. For more information Steven, visit fightbacknow.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7284469/Steven_A_Leahy_2-15_2025-02-15-203009.64kmono.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...

Feb 15, 2025

Will the Trump administration deliver on employee buyouts?

Employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss buyouts, benefits, and whether companies can fulfill promises made when they are offered. Plus, Patrick answers listener questions about company restructuring, work phones, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7270111/2-8-2025_2025-02-08-210911.64kmono.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 w...

Feb 08, 2025

Trial lawyer’s guide to the Super Bowl

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen. The two talk about the Super Bowl Shuffle, the latest OJ Simpson documentary, Michael Madigan trial updates, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7270085/2-8-2025_Michael_leonard_2025-02-08-215825.64kmono.mp3 For more information about Michael Leonard, visit leonardtriallawyers.com Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} La...

Feb 08, 2025

Let’s Get Legal: Jury engagement in the Michael Madigan trial

Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the Mike Madigan trial as the jury breaks for the weekend. Michael Leonard also explains how a closing argument works and gives his pre-trial rituals. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7255365/Michael_Leonard_2-1-2025_2025-02-02-182405.64kmono.mp3 Michael Madigan Trial 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 work...

Feb 02, 2025

Let’s Get Legal: What laws apply to plane crashes?

Bob Clifford, the founder of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, joins host Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss plane crash investigation and procedures. Bob shares what questions might be asked in the cases and the importance of giving families a voice. For a free consultation, call (312) 625-6192. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7255182/Bob_Clifford_2-1-2025_2025-02-01-225322.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patri...

Feb 02, 2025

Is the Tiktok ban a violation of the First Amendment?

Law Professor Jason Mazzone of the University of Illinois joins Jon Hasen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the TikTok ban. Is the ban a violation of the First Amendment? Jon and Professor Mazzone discuss companies sharing consumer information, the Supreme Court’s 9-0 decision about upholding the ban, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155803/Professor_Mazzone_1-18-2025_2025-01-18-214403.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ...

Jan 18, 2025

Are you due compensation from asbestos exposure?

Wyatt Berkover, Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss asbestos exposure and his most memorable cases. With over 20 years of mesothelioma and asbestos litigation experience, Vogelzang Law can help you with your case. For more information, call 312-466-1669. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155796/Wyatt_Berkover_Vogelzang_Law_2025-01-18-200036.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick ...

Jan 18, 2025

Leonard Trial Lawyers: Testifying in a case and breaking down cross-examinations

Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers , joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Michael and Jon talk about cross-examinations, Cook County courts, and jury information. For more about Leonard Trial Lawyers, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155802/Michael_Leonard_1-18-2025_2025-01-18-213202.64kmono.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...

Jan 18, 2025

Trial lawyer gives his prediction on the verdict for the Michael Madigan case

Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers , joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Michael talks about Madigan taking the stand at trial and predicts what the verdict will be. Plus, the two talk about bullying in the legal profession. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7145453/michael_leonard_1-11-2025_2025-01-11-204953.64kmono.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...

Jan 11, 2025

Do you owe it to your company to give them a two-week notice?

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Do you owe your company a two-week notice? Jon and Patrick discuss this topic and more! To request a consultation, call 312-332-7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7145471/Patrick_Dolan_01-11-2025_2025-01-11-214711.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan...

Jan 11, 2025

Will President Trump have the power to deport illegal immigrants?

Professor Cindy Buys of the School of Law at Southern Illinois University joins WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen to discuss current issues regarding immigration. Cindy and Jon talk about birthright citizenship, deportation proceedings, the effect of a new administration on immigration, and much more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7135754/7135754_2025-01-04-224854.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendabl...

Jan 04, 2025

WGN listeners’ jury stories with attorney Mike Leonard

Criminal defense attorney Mike Leonard joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to ask WGN listeners questions about trials they have served on as a juror. Mike also comments on the details and sequence of events that typically take place in particular cases. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7135752/7135752_2025-01-04-220752.64kmono.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:even...

Jan 04, 2025

Tax advice for self-employed individuals and small business owners

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to give tax advice for those who are self-employed and those who are business owners. Additionally, he answers texts and calls from WGN Radio listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7124014/7124014_2024-12-21-204714.64kmono.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 ...

Dec 21, 2024

New laws coming in 2025

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss new laws coming in 2025, and how the implementation of new laws can affect how law enforcement and attorneys handle legal situations. Some of these new laws have to do with pay transparency, canceling gym memberships, and landlord retaliation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7124027/7124027_2024-12-21-202727.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fi...

Dec 21, 2024

The Trial of the Home Alone parents on Let’s Get Legal

Order in the court! Jon Hansen is the judge for the trial of the Home Alone parents. Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan , Patrick Dolan, is the prosecutor. Trial Lawyer of Leonard Trial Lawyers. Michael Leonard is the Defendant for Kevin McCallister’s parents. Are they guilty or not guilty? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7112562/Trial_of_Home_Alone_Parents_2024-12-15-010302.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patric...

Dec 15, 2024

Changes to detention policy under SAFE-T Act

Attorney Audriana Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest changes in the SAFE-T Act. The two break down how prosecutors must now seek a pre-trial detention for anyone who is accused of certain crimes. To learn more about how Attorney Audriana Anderson can help you, visit www.andersonaa.com/ . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7101681/Audrey_Anderson__2024-12-07-202121.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;...

Dec 07, 2024

Jurors in Daniel Penny Manhattan case will now move on to deliberating a lesser charge

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers , joins Jon Hansen to answer listeners’ legal questions and discuss the latest trending legal news. Michael and Jon discuss the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny for fatally choking a subway passenger. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7101676/Michael_Leonard_1272024_2024-12-07-205216.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendabl...

Dec 07, 2024

What should clients know before pursuing a mesothelioma and asbestos case?

Nicholas Vogelzang of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss why Illinois is important to asbestos litigation and why there are so many cases tried here. For more information, call (312) 466-1669. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7101687/Nick_Vogelzang_1207202_2024-12-07-205127.64kmono.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} Nav...

Dec 07, 2024

Holiday divorce: Is it better to wait until after the holidays?

Juli Gumina and Raiford Palmer of the STG Divorce Law Firm joined Let’s Get Legal to discuss divorce during the holiday season. Raiford and Juli advise on what couples should be doing if they are considering getting a divorce in the next few weeks. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7085965/STG_Law_2024-11-24-200005.64kmono.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-ru...

Nov 24, 2024

Are companies allowed to look at your social media?

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest employment news. Patrick shares new Illinois state laws like the Digital Voice and Protection Act, and they discuss transparency in Illinois job postings. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7085964/Patrick_Dolan_11-23_2024-11-24-205604.64kmono.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 work...

Nov 24, 2024

The history of why religion was included in the First Amendment

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Jon Hansen is joined by Alan Brownstein, a nationally recognized Constitutional Law scholar who teaches Constitutional Law, Law and Religion, and Torts at UC Davis School of Law. The two talk about why religion is in the First Amendment and the history of that decision. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7076111/Alan_Brownstein_2024-11-18-001211.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick ...

Nov 18, 2024

The IRS has stronger 24/7 monitoring: What does it mean for taxpayers?

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. They discuss how the IRS has changed how it operates with new technology. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7076102/Steven_A_leahy_2024-11-17-230502.64kmono.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:...

Nov 17, 2024

Post-election: What will the Justice Department do with Donald Trump’s court cases now?

Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to talk about the latest trending legal stories. What’s next for the court cases of Donald Trump after the election? How do judges get elected? Michael answers these questions and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7066378/Michael_Leonard_11-9-24_2024-11-09-203918.64kmono.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:#ff...

Nov 09, 2024

Employees now have two years to file a discrimination complaint

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest employee news. Patrick talks about filing a claim with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, accrued PTO, and what laid-off employees can do if their former company does not reply to questions regarding the layoff. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7066393/11-9-24_Patrick_Dolan_2024-11-09-210833.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer ...

Nov 09, 2024

The WARN Act | Employers need to provide advance notice of plant closings & mass layoffs

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the closure of the PepsiCo plant in Chicago. Patrick explains how the WARN Act works and also discusses protected categories in the workplace. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019867/Patrick_Dolan_2024-11-03-181907.64kmono.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-ru...

Nov 03, 2024
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