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February 19, 2024 Can President Biden shut down the border based on an immigration surge?
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4497242/cindy_buys_2024-02-19-015442.64kmono.mp3
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Developing lung damage 60 years after asbestos work

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Important tax deadlines with Steven Leahy

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Navigant Law: Making sure your wishes are reflected

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Eric Adams, jury duty, the fallout of DOGE

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Dangers of companies exposing employees to asbestos

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February 19, 2024 Trial attorney Michael Leonard talks about keeping Trump on the ballots
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4497240/mike_leonard_2024-02-19-015940.64kmono.mp3
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Important tax deadlines with Steven Leahy

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Navigant Law: Making sure your wishes are reflected

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Eric Adams, jury duty, the fallout of DOGE

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Dangers of companies exposing employees to asbestos

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NY prosecutors resigning, Madigan’s age affect sentence

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February 19, 2024 Wallace Miller: Helping people with illnesses and cancer caused by everyday products
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4497237/Tim_Jackson_Wallace_Miller__2024-02-19-005037.64kmono.mp3
For more information, visit www.wallacemiller.com or call 312-261-6193 for a free consultation
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Navigant Law: Making sure your wishes are reflected

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Eric Adams, jury duty, the fallout of DOGE

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Dangers of companies exposing employees to asbestos

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NY prosecutors resigning, Madigan’s age affect sentence

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Should the IRS be abolished?

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26 min
February 10, 2024 Estate planning will help you avoid heartaches and headaches
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 when tough moments arise.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4493540/John_Heggie__2024-02-10-215140.64kmono.mp3
To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help you, visit www.wochnerlawfirm.com.
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Dangers of companies exposing employees to asbestos

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NY prosecutors resigning, Madigan’s age affect sentence

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Should the IRS be abolished?

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Will Trump administration deliver on employee buyouts?

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Trial lawyer’s guide to the Super Bowl

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36 min
February 10, 2024 Know your employment rights with employment lawyer Patrick Dolan
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!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4493536/patrick_dolan_2024-02-10-202636.64kmono.mp3
For more information, call 312.332.7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
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Dangers of companies exposing employees to asbestos

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NY prosecutors resigning, Madigan’s age affect sentence

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Should the IRS be abolished?

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Will Trump administration deliver on employee buyouts?

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Trial lawyer’s guide to the Super Bowl

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February 04, 2024 Tax season is here and IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy can help
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4486906/Stephen_A_Leahy__2024-02-04-234406.64kmono.mp3
To learn more about Steven A. Leahy and what he can do for you, go to chicagotaxteam.com or call 1-312-664-6649.
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Will Trump administration deliver on employee buyouts?

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Trial lawyer’s guide to the Super Bowl

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Jury engagement in the Michael Madigan trial

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

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Is the Tiktok ban a violation of the First Amendment?

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February 04, 2024 Ask the Trial Lawyer! with Michael Leonard
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!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4486885/michael_leonard_2-4-2024_2024-02-04-202725.64kmono.mp3
You can reach Michael Leonard by calling 312-262-3415 or visiting www.leonardtriallawyers.com
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Will Trump administration deliver on employee buyouts?

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Trial lawyer’s guide to the Super Bowl

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Jury engagement in the Michael Madigan trial

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

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Is the Tiktok ban a violation of the First Amendment?

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January 27, 2024 Understanding sexual abuse cases
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4484609/4484609_2024-01-27-215709.64kmono.mp3
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Will Trump administration deliver on employee buyouts?

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Trial lawyer’s guide to the Super Bowl

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Jury engagement in the Michael Madigan trial

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

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Is the Tiktok ban a violation of the First Amendment?

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27 min
January 27, 2024 Can you resign from your job after being terminated?
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4484608/4484608_2024-01-27-214508.64kmono.mp3
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Jury engagement in the Michael Madigan trial

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

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Is the Tiktok ban a violation of the First Amendment?

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Are you due compensation from asbestos exposure?

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Testifying in a case and breaking down cross-examinations

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38 min
January 21, 2024 Why is January dubbed as ‘Divorce Month’?
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4482030/Raiford_Ray-Ford_Palmer_2024-01-21-213930.64kmono.mp3
For more information, visit www.stglawfirm.com or call (630) 934-1374
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Jury engagement in the Michael Madigan trial

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

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Is the Tiktok ban a violation of the First Amendment?

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Are you due compensation from asbestos exposure?

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Testifying in a case and breaking down cross-examinations

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39 min

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