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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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Let’s Get Legal: Right-to-die legislation and...

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2025/12/13

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the new law, which takes effect starting September 2026, that allows adults with a terminal illness to take their own lives. Jon and Michael also discuss the increase in college cases. For more information on Leonard Trial Lawyers, call […]

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Can you work while your SSDI or SSI case is pending?

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2025/12/06

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeff answers whether you can work while your SSI/SSDI case is pending and answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000.

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Let’s Get Legal: Cook County property tax appeals...

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2025/12/06

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Caren talks about how Cook County determines assessed value, how and when to file an assessment appeal, and more! For more information, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

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Vogelzang Law: Injectable contraceptive didn’t...

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2025/11/23

Sadie Rose, Vogelzang Law’s bankruptcy team’s supervising attorney, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss representing clients with asbestos-related diseases. Sadie and Jon discuss the Depo-Provera lawsuit and the injectable contraceptive, which has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors. Sadie discusses how the manufacturer failed to warn people about the […]

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Judge Sara Ellis’s order for ICE agents has been put...

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2025/11/23

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss updates on the 7th Circuit Appellate Court and Judge Sara Ellis. The court has temporarily blocked a preliminary injunction handed down by federal Judge Sara Ellis, which restricted how often agents could deploy chemical agents against protesters. Plus, the two discuss other trending […]

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Senate Bill 2111 aims to change how we do public...

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2025/11/15

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses what was in the transportation bill, from funding to the addition of coordinated schedules. Plus, Ben shares what he’ll be keeping his eye on, like immigration updates and fallout from the government shutdown. […]

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Let’s Get Legal: ICE raids in Chicago and data breaches

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2025/11/08

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss ICE raids in Chicago, data breaches, and interviewing for jobs via video questions.

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Who is eligible for Social Security Disability...

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2025/11/01

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeff Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and SSI. Jeff also discusses autism, cancer, and whether caregivers qualify for benefits. To reach Jeff, call 312-431-1000 or visit www.rabinsslaw.com.

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Clifford Law: Two Boeing crash cases are set for...

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2025/11/01

Kevin P. Durkin, Personal Injury Attorney and Partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the upcoming trial for the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet in Ethiopia. For more information on Clifford Law Offices, visit www.cliffordlaw.com.

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Can you be sued for leaving a fake negative review...

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2025/10/27

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving fake negative reviews online to opinion dating boards, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

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Governor JB Pritzker’s taxes show more than $10...

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2025/10/19

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben breaks down the latest in funding public transportation and the veto session at the end of the month. The two also discuss JB Pritzker taxes and more. For more reporting by Ben, visit capitolnewsillinois.com.

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The 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program is from October...

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2025/09/27

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 the 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program. For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.

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Navigant Law: Planning a legacy as a small business...

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2025/09/27

Susan Dawson, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss representing small business owners and the importance of estate planning before it’s crunch time. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

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Breaking down online defamation with Erin Russell

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2025/09/21

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving online reviews, posting to social media, and answering listener questions, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

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Let’s Get Legal: Social Security Disability Attorney...

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2025/09/21

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeffrey answers listener questions about pensions and more! For more information, call 312-431-1000.

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Mike Leonard: Taylor Swift, the death penalty,...

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2025/09/14

Criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Michael talks about Taylor Swift’s possible deposition in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case, the current state of the death penalty, what’s next for the Menendez Brothers, and more.

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Rae Kaplan: New student loan rules coming in July 2026

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2025/09/14

Rae Kaplan, student loan attorney at Kaplan Law Firm, joins Jon Hansen to highlight the new student loan rules that will affect both students and parents. Rae explains Parent PLUS loans and the benefit of being enrolled in IBR.

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Ben Szalinski dives in on the current state of...

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2025/09/14

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses the upcoming fall legislative session, the governor’s race, cash bail, and other issues that affect Illinois residents.

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Let’s Get Legal: Furlough, days off, and workplace...

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2025/09/01

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on this Labor Day weekend to discuss employment law. Patrick answers listener questions about furlough, arbitration agreements, and being put on administrative leave. Additionally, they discuss labor unions’ workplace protections and the benefits of taking days off.

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Navigant Law: The importance of parents having Power...

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2025/08/23

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 the importance of children granting their parents Power of Attorney. Plus, she also talks about estate taxes […]

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