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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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Should the IRS be abolished?

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2025/02/15

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.

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Will the Trump administration deliver on employee...

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2025/02/08

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!

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Trail lawyer’s guide to the Super Bowl

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2025/02/08

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. For more information about Michael Leonard, visit leonardtriallawyers.com

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Let’s Get Legal: Jury engagement in the Michael...

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2025/02/02

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.

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

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2025/02/02

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.

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Is the Tiktok ban a violation of the First Amendment?

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2025/01/18

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.

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Are you due compensation from asbestos exposure?

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2025/01/18

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.

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Leonard Trial Lawyers: Testifying in a case and...

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2025/01/18

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.

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Trial lawyer gives his prediction on the verdict for...

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2025/01/11

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.

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

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2025/01/11

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

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Will President Trump have the power to deport illegal...

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2025/01/04

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.

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WGN listeners’ jury stories with attorney Mike Leonard

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2025/01/04

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.

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Tax advice for self-employed individuals and small...

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2024/12/21

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.

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New laws coming in 2025

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2024/12/21

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.

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

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2024/12/15

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?

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Changes to detention policy under SAFE-T Act

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2024/12/07

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/.

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Jurors in Daniel Penny Manhattan case will now move...

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2024/12/07

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.

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What should clients know before pursuing a...

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2024/12/07

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.

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Holiday divorce: Is it better to wait until after the...

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2024/11/24

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.

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Are companies allowed to look at your social media?

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2024/11/24

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.

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