Episodes

Feb. 11, 2024

This week in legal news

Criminal Defense Attorney Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the cases that have made the news this last week.
Feb. 11, 2024

What is the process of the Supreme Court?

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham joins Karen Conti to talk about Supreme Court ethics, how judges think, and how the process works in Illinois. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4493659/4493659_2024-02-11-221459.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti The 14th Amendment’s role in birthright citizenship .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Colin Diamond: Summer legal issues to be aware of .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Animal rights and where the line is drawn .cls-7{fill:#f...
Feb. 4, 2024

Why are people over the age of 50 splitting at record numbers?

Mary Beth McLean, Financial advisor and Partner of My Private Vista, joins Karen Conti to discuss the latest study on divorce. People over the age of 50 are splitting at record numbers and Karen and Mary talk about why that is. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4486905/Mary_Beth_McLean_2024-02-04-233605.64kmono.mp3 My Private Vista concentrates on helping women with their financial issues post-divorce. You can reach Mary Beth by email at mbmclean@myprivatevista.com Recent Posts Karen Conti Th...
Feb. 4, 2024

AI deepfakes of Taylor Swift are circulating, What are the legal repercussions?

Ari Cohn, Free Speech Counsel at TechFreedom, a non-partisan nonprofit think tank devoted to technology law and policy, joins Karen Conti to discuss AI deepfakes. With her popularity growing, AI deepfakes of Taylor Swift are circulating. Is the posting of deep fakes illegal? Should the laws be stricter? Karen and Ari answer those questions and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4486903/Ari_Cohn_2024-02-04-233603.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti The 14th Amendment’s role in birthright...
Feb. 4, 2024

Legal issues that could arise for people who work for themselves

There is an emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem and side hustle culture in Chicago. Karen Conti is joined by Julie Lokun, who is a lawyer and entrepreneurial coach, and employment lawyer and Karen’s law partner Patrick Dolan to discuss the legal issues that could arise. Plus, Julie talks about Cre8tive Con, Karen Conti being a featured speaker, and what attendees can expect. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4486902/Julie_Lokun_and_Patrick_Dolan_2024-02-04-235502.64kmono.mp3 For more information ...