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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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Parents convicted in Michigan school gunman case

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2024/03/17

Attorney Audriana Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the father of a Michigan school gunman being convicted of manslaughter after his mother was also convicted. Audriana and Jon talk about what this could mean for parents of kids who commit crimes. To learn more about how Attorney Audrey Anderson can help […]

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Twilight divorces: More couples are getting divorced...

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2024/03/17

Different complications come with getting a divorce at an older age. Jon Hansen is joined by Angel Traub of Angel Traub & Associates to discuss Twilight divorces and how she started an all-female law firm. Angel also talks about having a full-time social worker on staff as a resource for their clients. For more information, […]

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Let’s Get Legal with Mike Leonard and Patrick Dolan

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2024/03/09

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, the duo of Employment Lawyer Partick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen. It’s a legal grab bag and listeners call in with their questions about former Portage Mayor James Snyder, stolen identities, and work injuries along with workers compensation. Plus, they discuss the Dartmouth […]

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Michael Leonard breaks down the case of Elijah McClain

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2024/03/02

Mike Leonard, Federal Defense attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest trending legal stories. Michael talks to Jon about waiving your rights to jury trials, answers listener questions, and breaks down the case of Elijah McClain. Elijah was returning home when he was restrained by police and placed in a carotid chokehold. He died […]

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Unions are increasing, but the labor market is...

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2024/03/02

Labor Law Professor at the University of Illinois Michael LeRoy joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the increased number of unions. Professor LeRoy talks about Amazon and Starbucks contracts and shares with Jon that while unions have increased in net numbers, the labor market (hiring) is expanding faster than union growth.

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The IRS says that thousands of millionaires have not...

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2024/03/02

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins Jon Hansen to chat about the latest IRS news. Steven chats about how the IRS will now be sending notices to the high-income earners who failed to file their taxes even once from 2017-2022. To […]

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Should parents be liable for their children’s crimes?

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2024/02/24

Defense Attorney Audriana Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the roll-out of the Safe-T Act. Plus, Audriana and Jon discuss the case of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a school shooter who was charged and convicted for her child’s crime. To find more information about how Attorney Audrey Anderson can help […]

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Gen Z says they are facing age discrimination in the...

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2024/02/24

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to chat about vacation time, getting let go after 20 years, and Gen Z struggling in the workforce. For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com

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Can President Biden shut down the border based on an...

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2024/02/19

Professor Cindy Buys of the School of Law at Southern Illinois University joins Jon Hansen to discuss immigration law. Jon and Cindy discuss what Congress has the authority to do regarding immigration and limits on banning countries from coming to the U.S.

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Trial attorney Michael Leonard talks about keeping...

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2024/02/19

Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest trending legal stories. The two talk about the Supreme Court’s input on keeping Trump’s name on the ballots and more.

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Wallace Miller: Helping people with illnesses and...

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2024/02/19

Timothy Jackson, Partner at Wallace Miller, joins Jon Hansen to talk about cases involving talc usage and its link to cancer, providing checks for corporations, and making products safer for consumers. Plus, the two discuss defective medical devices, working with expert witnesses, and toxic exposure. For more information, visit www.wallacemiller.com or call 312-261-6193 for a […]

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Estate planning will help you avoid heartaches and...

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2024/02/10

If you don’t have a will, your things might not go where you want them to. Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen about estate planning. John breaks down what a power of attorney is, setting up a trust in one state and moving to another, and where to find important documents […]

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Know your employment rights with employment lawyer...

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2024/02/10

Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Patrick talks about state law vs federal law protections, being penalized for taking days off, and more! For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com

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Tax season is here and IRS tax attorney Steven A....

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2024/02/04

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the show to talk about 1099’s and side hustles that have become a main income. Plus, estate planning, losing previous records, and where to begin if you haven’t filed in a long time. To learn more about […]

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Ask the Trial Lawyer! with Michael Leonard

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2024/02/04

Trial lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to answer listeners’ legal questions! From the Ken Courtright case, white-collar crime, and appropriate sentences, Michael and Jon talk about these topics and more! You can reach Michael Leonard by calling 312-262-3415 or visiting www.leonardtriallawyers.com

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Understanding sexual abuse cases

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2024/01/27

Molly Condon Wells, partner at Wallace Miller, joins John Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the work that she is doing to help combat sexual abuse and what can be done from a legal standpoint to fight back against abusers.

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Can you resign from your job after being terminated?

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2024/01/27

Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer employment law questions from listeners, such as what information previous employers are allowed give out, using PTO on weather delays, and resigning after being terminated.

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Why is January dubbed as ‘Divorce Month’?

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2024/01/21

Raiford Palmer of STG Divorce Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to chat about why couples get divorced at the beginning of the year. Plus, Raiford explains how divorce works in Illinois and how celebs manage to keep their divorces quiet by negotiating behind the scenes. For more information, visit www.stglawfirm.com or call […]

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How can Illinois’ star basketball player keep playing...

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2024/01/21

Trial lawyer Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the sentencing of Heather Mack. Plus, the two discuss Terrence Shannon Jr., a University of Illinois basketball player facing felony rape charges who was granted a preliminary injunction that forced Illinois to lift his suspension. For more information, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or Call Leonard Trial Lawyers at 312-815-6572

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Trial lawyer Michael Leonard talks about the Heather...

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2024/01/14

Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Mike also talks about representing Heather Mack and more! For more information, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or Call Leonard Trial Lawyers at 312-815-6572

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