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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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Introducing Ed Wallace of Wallace Miller

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2023/12/16

Ed Wallace joins Jon Hansen to introduce himself and Wallace Miller. Listen to learn about how Ed Wallace got his start, how Wallace Miller has been helping the ‘little guy’, and what happens behind the scenes of a Mass Tort case.

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New Chicago ordinance will increase employees’ paid...

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2023/12/16

Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC Patrick Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener questions about employee rights, including a new ordinance that will increase the amount of paid time off that Chicago employees have. Listen to learn about what rights you have and when you should consider taking legal action against your […]

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Let’s Get Legal: Plea deals and the job of a judge

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2023/12/09

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Jon Hansen is joined by trial lawyer Mike Leonard and former judge Larry Axelrood. Mike breaks down the different layers of the Ed Burke trial. Plus, Larry shares how he started writing and shares stories about the work he did as a lawyer and then a judge. You […]

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Patrick Dolan and Mike Leonard: Let’s Get Legal...

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2023/11/25

Jon Hansen is joined by Patrick Dolan, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, and Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, to take calls and answer listener questions regarding a wide array of subjects including settlement claims, employee background checks, and more!

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The Jim Harbaugh scandal breakdown with Mike Leonard

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2023/11/11

Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the Michigan football team’s head coach. The two also discuss caller questions about mediation and talk about former President Donald Trump. For more information, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or call (312) 380-6559 for Mike’s direct line.

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Paid leave for Chicago workers breakdown with...

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2023/11/04

Employment lawyer and partner at Conti & Dolan chats with Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Patrick discusses the proposal for Chicago workers to get 10 days of paid time off. The two also talk about mandatory overtime, discrimination, and online job applications asking for your age. For more information, visit www.contidolanlaw.com or call Conti […]

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100 days of the Hollywood Actors Strike: Updates with...

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2023/10/21

Jon Hansen is joined by Blockbuster Blake Stubbs to discuss updates on the strike negotiations. Blake discusses where the sticking points are for the actors as opposed to the writer’s strike. The two also chat about streaming platforms and what the studios are stubborn about. You can follow Blake on Twitter here: twitter.com/blakestubbs

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DCFS caseworker found guilty by judge and what means...

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2023/10/21

Audrey Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the Department of Children and Family Services. Recently a case worker was found guilty of endangering the welfare of a child which led to the death of that child. Audrey and Jon talk about the reasons that DCFS is called, the options for when […]

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Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements with...

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2023/10/14

Patrick Dolan, employment lawyer of Conti and Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Jon and Patrick talk about the most recent jobs report and other employment law topics. Patrick talks about non-compete agreements, how they are enforceable and the perimeters behind them like the time, geography, and what you do. Plus, non-solicitation agreements […]

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Divorce and dividing assets with STG Divorce Law

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2023/10/14

Juli Gumina from STG Divorce Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about things divorce. Juli explains if assets are always divided 50/50, what an equitable division of assets means, and answers listener questions. For more information, call 630.665.7676 or visit www.stglawfirm.com.

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Let’s Get Legal: Juries and reasonable doubt

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2023/10/07

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trail Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. The two discuss juries, the selection process, and explain reasonable doubt. For more information about Michael Leonard, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com

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Condominium law and how to stay protected as a buyer

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2023/09/23

Real Estate Attorney and Estate Planner Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss condominium law and homeowners associations. Plus, Dave answers listener questions. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

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Can employers fire their workers for going on strike?

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2023/09/23

Labor Law Professor at the University of Illinois Michael LeRoy joins Jon Hansen to talk about everything that’s happening with the UAW strike. The two discuss how the workers are trying to set a standard, complaints to the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board), and the non-union sector.

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How well is the SAFE-T Act working after a week of...

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2023/09/23

Attorney Audrey Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the SAFE-T Act. Audrey and Jon talk about judges, the process of someone being detained, and more. To find more information about how Attorney Audrey Anderson can help you, visit www.andersonaa.com/.

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The latest legal news with Michael Leonard

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2023/09/16

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trail Lawyers joined Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Plus, Mike discusses the role of a paralegal, answers listener questions, and more!

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Let’s Get Legal: The Lawsuit against the Chicago...

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2023/09/16

Access Living’s Senior Attorney, Charles Petrof joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss their lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox. The claim being made is that the White Sox are not offering the same season ticket opportunities for guests who need the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) seating.

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The process of filing for workers’ compensation and...

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2023/09/09

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Jon is joined by the attorneys at Theriault Booth. Jeffrey Theriault, Ryan Theriault, and Gregory Booth join Jon Hansen to discuss the process of starting a claim, what to do if your employee doesn’t pay, and more! The group also answers questions from the listeners. For more information, you can […]

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Michael LeRoy on Union Labor Disputes

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2023/09/02

Labor Law Professor at the University of Illinois Michael LeRoy joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the ongoing Hollywood strike. They also dive into the UAW (United Auto Workers) as they filed unfair labor practice charges against General Motors and Crystal Palace they feel like bargaining in good faith.

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Patrick Dolan on mental and physical health in their...

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2023/09/02

Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss improving workplaces. In this episode, Dolan discusses mental and physical health in their employment and the contribution to work-life balance.

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Ryan Theriault examines the Workers Compensation Act

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2023/09/02

Joining Jon Hansen on this week’s Let’s Get Legal episode is an attorney at Theriault Booth, Ryan Theriault. Together, they discuss the Workers Compensation Act and the benefits of it. They examine the historical event, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911. WGN Radio listeners chime in on some of their favorite jobs they got to […]

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