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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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What makes a will legitimate?

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2023/07/22

Marcos Resendiz, attorney at Law at SAX Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss Aretha Franklin’s will. Marcos explains what makes a will valid, the role of the witnesses, and explains which is more beneficial, a trust or a will. For more information about SAX Law, call 773-542-3660.

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Trending trials with trial lawyer Michael Leonard

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2023/07/22

Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the SAFE-T Act and more. Mike also answers listener questions about protections for whistleblowers and the false claims act. For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call (312) 380-6559 for Mike’s direct line.

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The two main blocks in Hollywood are on strike, so...

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2023/07/22

Host Jon Hansen is joined by Professor Michael Leroy of the University of Illinois College of Law to discuss the energized labor movement with the current writers and actors strike. The two talk about AI, residuals, and labor laws in the United States.

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Dolan talks Northwestern...

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2023/07/15

Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC Patrick Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s get Legal to discuss the latest employment legal news. From the Northwestern hazing scandal and the claim of a breach of Fitzgerald’s employment contract, to PTO and mandatory work days, Jon and Patrick talk about this and more. For more information, call 312.332.7800 or […]

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Proposed bill to charge older teens as adults in...

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2023/07/10

Attorney Audrey Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss trying teens as adults. Audrey explains what parents should do when their child commits a crime, the law in Illinois, and what happens in juvenile court. To find more information about how Attorney Audrey Anderson can help you, visit www.andersonaa.com/.

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Is the workplace the only place you can claim workers...

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2023/07/08

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Jon is joined by the attorneys at Theriault Booth. Ryan Theriault, Jeffrey Theriault, and Gregory Booth join Jon Hansen to discuss workers’ compensation law. They discuss employer obligations, medical bills, employee contracts, and traveling employees. For more information, you can reach them at 630-526-4242.

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Threads is the new hit app but did it steal Twitter...

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2023/07/08

Partner at Conti & Dolan Patrick Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss Twitter threatening legal action against Meta. Is Meta using trade secrets on Threads?

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Can you get in trouble for your work emails?

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2023/07/01

Employment Lawyer at Conti and Dolan, Patrick Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about contract negotiations, wrongful termination, and the possible banning of non-competes. Plus, Patrick also answers caller questions. For more information visit www.contidolanlaw.com or call 312-332-7800.

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A look into white-collar crimes and the process of...

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2023/07/01

Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss some of the biggest legal stories in the news this week. The two discuss white-collar crime cases, the Supreme Court decisions, the jury selection process, and more. To find more information about how Attorney Leonard can help you, visit leonardtriallawyers.com.

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What’s happening in Russia? | Everything you need to...

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2023/06/24

Jon Hansen is joined by International Policy Expert and Professor of Political Science at Benedictine University Joel Ostrow to recap the events that happened in Russia over the last 24 hours. The two discuss Putin’s actions after the first coup attempt in three decades.

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How hard is it to legally immigrate to the U.S.?

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2023/06/24

Cindy Buys, Professor of Law at Southern Illinois University and member of the International & Immigration Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association, joins Jon Hansen to explain the three categories of legal channels for immigration.

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Americans are waiting for the Supreme Court ruling on...

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2023/06/24

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law joins Jon Hansen to discuss the challenge that Biden’s proposed student loan forgiveness is facing. The executive order from Biden was challenged for claims of being unconstitutional. Rae and Jon talk about what you shouldn’t be doing during this waiting period with your loans.

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Can billionaire families sue OceanGate after the...

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2023/06/24

Bob Clifford, founder of Clifford Law offices in Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the waiver that was signed by the passengers of the Titan. Bob talks about possible misrepresentations, NASA and Boeing’s involvement, plus the regulations that will have to be analyzed.

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‘Let’s Get Legal’ powered by the Illinois State Bar...

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2023/06/19

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal powered by the Illinois State Bar Association and hosted by Jon Hansen: Segment 1: Mike Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers talks about recent cases and the steps after a clients guilty plea. Segment 2: Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan, joined to chat about workplace expectations for millennials […]

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Workers’ compensation: Mental injuries vs physical...

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2023/06/11

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Jon is joined by the attorneys at Theriault Booth. Ryan Theriault, Jeffrey Theriault, and Gregory Booth join Jon Hansen to discuss workers’ compensation. From insurance carriers, the fallout from COVID, mental injuries, and mental health claims, the attorneys at Theriault Booth discuss it all. For more information, you […]

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Breaking down the Trump indictment with trial lawyer...

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2023/06/11

Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss current cases and news stories. Mike covers the Trump indictment and the two chat about the facts of the case and what the charges are.

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Workers’ rights with employment lawyer Patrick Dolan

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2023/06/04

Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC Patrick Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss workers’ rights. From statute of limitations for workers comp, non-compete clauses, paid leave, and age discrimination. Plus, callers talk about their first job horror stories. For more information, call 312-332-7800

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What the recent Supreme Court ruling could mean for...

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2023/06/04

In an 8-1 decision, The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Washington concrete company to revive a lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The company alleged that the drivers strike damaged their product. Michael LeRoy, Professor for the School of Labor and Employment Relations, joins Jon Hansen to break down this case.

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Artificial Intelligence: How it will affect the world...

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2023/05/20

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to share why you should become a lawyer. Listen in while Mike and Jon also discuss how artificial intelligence might affect the world of law and while they break down some of the most recent news stories surrounding law. Visit leonardtriallawyers.com for more info

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The most recent copyright and trademark infringement...

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2023/05/20

Attorney Erin Russell from The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to break down the recent copyright and trademark infringement cases happening in the news. Listen in while Erin updates listeners on the Warhol Foundation in a copyright fight over Prince images case and the story surrounding Taco Bell fighting to cancel […]

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