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January 21, 2024 How can Illinois’ star basketball player keep playing after felony charges?
Trial lawyer Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the sentencing of Heather Mack. Plus, the two discuss Terrence Shannon Jr., a University of Illinois basketball player facing felony rape charges who was granted a preliminary injunction that forced Illinois to lift his suspension.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4482023/MIchael_Leonard_Heather_Mack_sentencing_2024-01-21-201323.64kmono.mp3
For more information, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or Call Leonard Trial Lawyers at 312-815-6572
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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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Trial lawyer gives prediction on Madigan verdict

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January 14, 2024 Trial lawyer Michael Leonard talks about the Heather Mack case on Let’s Get Legal
Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Mike also talks about representing Heather Mack and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479909/michael_leonard_2024-01-14-060209.64kmono.mp3
For more information, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or Call Leonard Trial Lawyers at 312-815-6572
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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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Trial lawyer gives prediction on Madigan verdict

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Do you owe your company a two-week notice?

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January 14, 2024 Attorney Audrey Anderson: Kids in DCFS care spent longer times than necessary in psychiatric hospitals and detention centers
Jon Hansen, host of Let’s Get Legal, is joined by Attorney Audrey Anderson to discuss the cases her firm is seeing and a recent report about kids and their mental health. Audrey and Jon talk about how some kids were in psychiatric hospitals longer than necessary and in juvenile centers longer than their release dates.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479907/audrey_anderson_2024-01-14-055307.64kmono.mp3
For more information, visit andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800
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Trial lawyer gives prediction on Madigan verdict

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Do you owe your company a two-week notice?

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Will Trump have power to deport illegal immigrants?

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WGN listeners’ jury stories with attorney Mike Leonard

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Tax advice for individuals and small business owners

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January 06, 2024 What will the FAA do after a part blew out mid-flight on Alaska Airlines?
Bob Clifford, founder of Clifford Law offices in Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss an Alaska Airlines flight that made an emergency landing after a door blew out mid-flight. Bob talks about what role the Federal Aviation Administration will play and the compensation that the airline will offer to the flyers.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4476662/Bob_Clifford_2024-01-06-211502.64kmono.mp3
You can reach Clifford Law Offices by calling 312-899-9090
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Trial lawyer gives prediction on Madigan verdict

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Do you owe your company a two-week notice?

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Will Trump have power to deport illegal immigrants?

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WGN listeners’ jury stories with attorney Mike Leonard

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Tax advice for individuals and small business owners

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January 06, 2024 Let’s Get Legal with Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan
Conti & Dolan joins Let’s Get Legal! Host of WGN Radio’s “The Karen Conti Show” Karen Conti and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan join Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. From former President Trump being removed from voting ballots to employers requesting health records, Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan talk about these topics and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4476661/patrick_dolan_2024-01-06-214701.64kmono.mp3
For more information, call 312-332-7800
You can find Karen’s Book here: Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy
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Trial lawyer gives prediction on Madigan verdict

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Do you owe your company a two-week notice?

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Will Trump have power to deport illegal immigrants?

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WGN listeners’ jury stories with attorney Mike Leonard

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Tax advice for individuals and small business owners

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December 23, 2023 What you should do if you’re thinking about divorce over the holidays
Juli Gumina from STG Divorce Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about all things divorce. Juli talks about how divorce is hard especially around the holidays. Listen in while Juli shares what you should do if you’re thinking about divorce over the holidays and Juli will also answer listeners questions. For more information, call 630-665-7676 or visit www.stglawfirm.com.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473347/4473347_2023-12-23-220547.64kmono.mp3
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Will Trump have power to deport illegal immigrants?

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WGN listeners’ jury stories with attorney Mike Leonard

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Tax advice for individuals and small business owners

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New laws coming in 2025

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

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December 23, 2023 Let’s Get Legal: The Trial of The Grinch
He was a mean one that Mr. Grinch, BUT did he have a good reason? Listen in while Let’s Get Legal’s Jon Hansen is joined by Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers Mike Leonard and Employment Attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan as they participate in a mock trial for The Grinch. Was the Grinch guilty?
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473331/4473331_2023-12-23-205731.64kmono.mp3
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Will Trump have power to deport illegal immigrants?

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WGN listeners’ jury stories with attorney Mike Leonard

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Tax advice for individuals and small business owners

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New laws coming in 2025

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

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December 16, 2023 Introducing Ed Wallace of Wallace Miller
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4471253/4471253_2023-12-16-211553.64kmono.mp3
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Tax advice for individuals and small business owners

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New laws coming in 2025

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

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Changes to detention policy under SAFE-T Act

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Jurors in Penny case will now deliberate a lesser charge

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December 16, 2023 New Chicago ordinance will increase employees’ paid leave
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 employer.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4471254/4471254_2023-12-16-214054.64kmono.mp3
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Tax advice for individuals and small business owners

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New laws coming in 2025

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

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Changes to detention policy under SAFE-T Act

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Jurors in Penny case will now deliberate a lesser charge

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December 09, 2023 Let’s Get Legal: Plea deals and the job of a judge
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4469058/Mike_Leonard_Larry_axelrood_2023-12-09-214458.64kmono.mp3
You can find Judge Larry Axelrood’s book here: Stealing Justice
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The Trial of the Home Alone parents on Let’s Get Legal

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Changes to detention policy under SAFE-T Act

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Jurors in Penny case will now deliberate a lesser charge

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Pursuing a mesothelioma & asbestos case? What to know

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Holiday divorce: Is it better to wait until after holidays?

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