In Legal Terms

It always seems to be an election year for something. This summer is no exception. Today we will learn what we need to know to protect each of our votes with help from our guest Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director ACLU Mississippi. https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/biographies/jarvis-dortch-executive-directorhttps://www.aclu-ms.org/en/campaigns/let-people-votehttps://www.aclu-ms.org/en/news/fight-against-gerrymandering-mississippiIn Legal Terms loves to provide information for you on what your rights are. We talked about voting on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Voting During a Pandemic http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-voting-during-a-pandemic and on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Election Day 2020 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-election-day-2020ACLU Mississippi professionals have taught us our rights concerning free speech and L G B T Q + rights. Look for those podcasts Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Protests http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-protests and Tuesday, October 11, 2022 LGBTQ+ http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-lgbtqWe’ve talked about the recent Supreme Court decision concerning Alabama voting rights, we’ll learn what else the US Supreme Court has decided on next week’s June 20th, 2023 show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s election day – I hope you’ll exercise your civic duty and vote. Our guest is an elected official that is NOT up for re-election just now – it’s Hinds County Justice Court Judge Kenny Lewis. We’ve also got Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods.https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/justicecourt/justicecourt.phpJudge Kenny Lewis http://www.hindscountyms.com/court-systems/justice-court-judges/district-4Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods http://www.hindscountyms.com/departments/justice-courtManual for Justice Court: https://mjc.olemiss.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/134/2020/06/Manual-for-Mississippi-Justice-Courts-2021.pdfTraining from Judicial College. Our podcast 10/29/2019 In Legal Terms: MS Judicial College http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-ms-judicial-collegeMississippi Center for Justice https://mscenterforjustice.org/Podcast: 1/15/2019 In Legal Terms: League of Women Voters http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-league-of-women-votershttps://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/ed_pubs/pubs/2021JD/Entire%20Directory%20and%20Court%20Calendar.pdfIf you get to the poll and don’t have your current ID:https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/voter_id/expired_form.pdfhttps://sos.ms.gov/press/november-8-election-day-remindershttps://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/voter_id/What_if_I_dont_have.pdfAfter you go to sos.ms.gov to see what your races are https://sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/polling-place-locator you can go to vote 411.org The League of Women voters sent out questionnaires to candidates. They’ve put word for word the responses. Learn a little bit about your judges – who took the time to reply – so you’ll be an informed voter. https://www.vote411.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to change your name? How do you do it in Mississippi? Who do you need to tell? Our guest Chancery Court Judge Troy Odom gives us the details.https://www.rankincounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=39Instructions for PRO-SE Adult Name Change Petitions (without an attorney) from DeSoto County https://www.desotocountyms.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4600/Instructions-ProSe-Name-Change-Adult?bidId=MISSISSIPPI NAME CHANGE GUIDELINES Procedures may vary by county. If you have any questions, please contact the ACLU of Mississippi TEAP Advocacy Coordinator https://www.aclu-ms.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/namechange_roadmap_aclu_teap_03_0.pdfQuestions:Social Security Name Change in MississippiChanging gender on birth certificateChanging title anecdoteAdopted parent name revocationChanging parent after DNA testNicknameStage name Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi is the birthplace of American Music so it’s appropriate for us to talk about Copyright law and music. Our guest, Professor Stacey Lantagne discusses current events and gives us tips. https://wne.edu/law/faculty-and-staff/faculty.cfm?uid=1567Here are some of the songs that were part of famous music copyright cases:Vanilla IceRobin ThickeBEATLES 2LiveCrewLED ZEPPELINED SHEERAN Michael BoltonLove Is A Wonderful ThingKaty Perry John FogertyDua LipaTaylor SwiftPlayas Gon' PlayWe’re so grateful that Professor Stacey Lantagne from Western New England School of Law was able to join us today. She’s been a partner with us talking about: NFTs, genetic testing, memes, and other intellectual property. I’ll have a link to those past podcasts in the information for this show. February 22, 2022 NFTs http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-nfts  February 2, 2021 TikTok and Memes http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-tiktok-and-memes April 14, 2020 Intellectual Property During COVID-19 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-intellectual-property-during-covid-19 December 10, 2019 Intellectual Property http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-intellectual-property September 11, 2018 Genetic Testing http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625763a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you feel about life without parole? What if the offender is a juvenile? We’ll be talking with Professor Frank Rosenblatt from Mississippi College https://www.mc.edu/faculty/u/frosenblatt and our State Public Defender Andre de Gruy https://www.ospd.ms.gov/ about what the law is in our state.If you like learning a little bit more about our topic – consider going to www.Cfsy.org The website for Campaign for Fair Sentencing for Youth.We strive to keep you updated with what’s going on legally in Mississippi. State Public Defender Andre de Gruy has helped us out a few times.November 15, 2022 In Legal Terms: Public Defenders http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-public-defenders September 14, 2021 In Legal Terms: Public Defender System Reforms http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-public-defender-system-reformsFebruary 9, 2021 In Legal Terms: Bail http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-bailWe are so grateful that wonderful legal experts take time to join us each week. Were you with us when we learned about Military Law on June 29, 2021 when attorney Frank Rosenblatt joined us. Now he’s a professor with Mississippi College. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-military-law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jurors aid in the maintenance of law and order and uphold justice among their fellow citizens. Their greatest reward is the knowledge that they have discharged this duty faithfully, honorably, and well. We’re going to focus on Grand Juries today with our guest, Professor Emeritus Phillip Broadhead. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/phillip-w-broadhead/Individuals who are interested in applying to the University of Mississippi school of law might want to listen to one of our two podcasts we’ve done concerning admission.05/10/2022 Law School Admissions http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-law-school-admissions12/03/2019 Law School http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-law-schoolWe also talked about Grand Jurys on 09/20/2022 Grand Jurys http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-grand-jurysThere are 6 Steps in the Application Process at The University of Mississippi School of Lawhttps://law.olemiss.edu/admissions/apply/application-process/Step 1 – Take the LSAT & Register with LSAC’s Credential Assembly ServiceStep 2 – Submit application through the LSAC websiteStep 3 – Submit personal statementStep 4 – Submit Letters of RecommendationStep 5 – Submit application feeStep 6 –Submit Residency Form For Establishing MS Residency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all hope to be elderly one day. We might even have elderly in our lives. We’ll learn what are some rights to look out for and our guest – attorney Richard Courtney will answer questions.Our guest has quite a lot of information on his website: https://elderlawms.com You can watch a video and read information. You can also request a free planning guide for assisting special needs children and adults with finances and rights.Richard Courtney has graced us with his presents many times. Discussing Trustees, Wills, Executors, Special Needs Law, the Gap Act. Listen to some of his past podcasts with us here: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-guest-richard-courtneyThere’s a Heirs' Property Lunch & Learn with the MS Center for Justice, Friday, May 12 in Pass Christian. This workshop will teach attendees how to keep property in their family and prevent the issue of heirs' property. The event will be held at The Randolph Center – the Pass Christian Senior Center located at 315 Clark Avenue from 11:30am-2:00pm. Lunch will be provided! RSVP - Call 877-952-4347 or email Alderwoman Betty Sparkman [email protected], Alderwoman Regina Charlot [email protected], Evelyn Mixon [email protected]://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=613956240759753&set=a.215665407255507https://seniorsresource.realtor/legal-financial/legal-information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you thought about getting a divorce? We’ll learn what you need to know and how the process works in Mississippi with guest attorney, Francis Springer. https://www.springerlawoffice.com/Baby boomer divorce rates have risen dramatically over the last 30 years. So-called gray divorce rates, amongst adults aged 50+, the national divorce rate has roughly doubled since 1990. For those aged 65+, it has actually tripled, from 2 in 1,000 married persons to 6 in 1,000. This indicates people over 50 are more likely to get divorced now than ever before.Did you know: America has the third-highest divorce rate in the world. We’re after the Maldives and Belarus.https://legaljobs.io/blog/divorce-rate-in-america/Francis Springer has been very generous with his time and volunteering to be a guest on In Legal Terms.Wage Law on Jan 17th , 2023 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wage-lawSelf-defense on August 16th of 2022 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-criminal-defenseCriminal Defense on April 12th of 2022 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-criminal-defenseMiranda Rights on October 26th of 2021 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-miranda-rights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have some good news for some of you – you can still file your 2022 taxes today (April 18th, 2023) and not be late! TODAY is tax filing day! Not the 15th. Do you need some last-minute advice? That’s what we’re here for. or this is the show you need to start organizing for 2023 - be kind to your future self!I’m sure, because they’re adorable and eye-catching, the IRS has added some cats to their twitter post images. Today they’ve got “There’s no stopping time. But last-minute IRS tips can help you meet the April 18th tax deadline” and there’s a graphic of a cat with a rope with a hook trying to pull the hands of a clock back. With the irs dot gov slash newsroom website.They also have a kitten wearing a tutu and pearls with the tag: Curiosity will not do you any harm. Check the IRS ‘Where’s my refund” tool.Don’t miss the puppy on the image with “ Friendly reminder: If you need to fetch tax forms by the April 18 deadline, visit the IRS site.There are a bunch of others if you want to scroll and see cute puppies. https://twitter.com/IRSnewsIRS Free File has guided tax preparation for AGIs $73,000 or less and also fillable forms. https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-freeIRS Face-to-Face Saturday Help May 13, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  In Mississippi it’s at 100 W. Capital St., Jackson, MS at the McCoy Federal Building https://www.irs.gov/help/irs-face-to-face-saturday-help Mississippi storm victims now have until July 31, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announcedThe IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that occurred on March 24 and 25. This means that individuals and households that reside or have a business in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties qualify for tax relief. Other areas added later to the disaster area will also qualify for the same relief. The current list of eligible localities is always available on the Tax Relief in Disaster Situations page.https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-mississippi-storm-victims-qualify-for-tax-relief-april-18-deadline-other-dates-extended-to-july-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This isn’t MPB’s Auto correct but we’re going to talk about cars today – or car wrecks, I should say. We’ll learn about fault, negligence, and bike accidents too. Our guest is attorney Baskin Jones. https://injuredinmississippi.com/about-us/Sometimes, when I’m sitting at a computer, I’ll start clicking on a website that will get me thinking of another topic so I go off to look at that information. If you find yourself going down rabbit holes, you’ll love visiting the Mississippi Insurance Department’s website. Really, there is so much to learn there, you’ll enjoy clicking away.https://www.mid.ms.gov/default.aspxIf you should need an attorney and not know what to do, my favorite place to turn to is The Mississippi Bar’s website: https://www.msbar.org/ Their For the Public tab has information you can use to select an attorney or find out who might could help you for free.We appreciate our guest attorney, Baskin Jones coming in today to discuss Insurance. He’s been generous with his time in the past.8/9/2022 Insurance http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-insurance 1/18/2022 Subpoenas http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-subpoenas7/13/2021 Turning 18 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-turning-18 1/26/2021 Cycling and Insurance http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-cycling-and-insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With laws, we craft them, then hopefully abide by them. Contact your senators and legislators to get laws passed or repealed and learn the laws so you know your rights. We’re talking about gun rights today with our guest attorney, Reed Martz. We are thankful that attorney Reed Martz has joined us in the past.. HOAs 05/31/23 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-hoas-2022 & 06/18/19 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-home-owners-associations Gun Rights 11/24/2020 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-hoas-2022 If you’re looking for more information about state laws of concern to gun owners in the Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee – Reed’s website has content. https://midsouthgunlawyer.com/If you’d like to read more about national firearms rights and regulations, check out the webpage for the national bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. https://www.atf.gov/Where do you go to get a firearms permit in Mississippi? The same place you go to get your drivers’ permit – the Department of Pubic Safety. https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Firearms/Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes things just aren’t going your way and you feel the need to tell someone about it.We’re talking about Free Speech and the Right to Protest with our guest Professor Chris Green https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/christopher-green/Freedom of Speech is a pretty important right and we’ve discussed it a couple of times but in the distant past.March 12th of 2019 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257624April 25th of 2017 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257677We’ve enjoyed having our guest Professor Chris Green on the show a time or 2.Supreme Court Justices on 9/18/2018 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257639And Constitutional Originalism on 1/29/2019  http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-constitutional-originalismIf you want to be prepared before your next protest, consider listening to our podcast on Protests with ACLU Mississippi. They’ve got a website called Protester’ Rights.https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights6/9/2020 In Legal Terms: Protests http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-protests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest protects children and strengthens families. We’re pleased to welcome Andrea Sanders, Commissioner for Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/about/commissioners-messageFoster Parent Recruitment – Things you should know https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/programs/foster-careWhen you go to Heart Gallery – part of the MDCPS website – you will truly fell a tugging in your heart. There are bios listed for children who are waiting for adoption https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/heart-gallery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We want you to know what your rights are when borrowing money. Whether it’s for a house or if you need a quick loan. That’s why we’ve asked Mississippi Center for Justice attorney: Max Meyers, Director of Economic Justice to join us. The contact number for his department is 601-709-2141.For those who face payday lenders or are looking at foreclosure, the assistance the Mississippi Center for Justice provides is wonderful. But if you aren’t facing that problem, maybe you can help by joining the fight with the Mississippi Center for Justice. They have a page on their website: ms center for justice dot org where you can sign up to receive e-mail updates They are thankful for support as they continue to advance racial and economic justice in Mississippi every day. https://mscenterforjustice.org/#signupIf you would like more information on Predatory Lending concerning payday loans or foreclosure prevention – we’ve got a website for you: ms center for justice dot org slash resources That ink will be on our show’s information page also. https://mscenterforjustice.org/resources/ Where are my Tupelo In Legal Term fans? The Lee county circuit Court affirmed the city of Tupelo’s plan to build affordable housing! Yu can read more about it on the Mississippi Center for justice website or our website where I’ll have a link. https://mscenterforjustice.org/lee-county-circuit-court-affirms-city-of-tupelos-plan-to-build-affordable-housing/ Clinics for assistance: Tupelo April 3rd 2023, Iuka April 4th, Okolona April 5th. Call 469-230-2828 for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A consumer is entitled to a refund if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel. Also: A consumer is entitled to a refund if the airline made a significant schedule change and/or significantly delays a flight and the consumer chooses not to travel.According to the US Department of Transportation: if you have a flight cancellation or delay that was controllable by the airline you might be entitled to:Rebook passenger on same airline at no additional cost for significant delaysRebook on partner airline or another airline with which it has an agreement at no additional cost for significant delaysMeal or meal cash/voucher when flight delay results in passenger waiting 3 hours or moreComplimentary hotel accommodations for any passenger affected by an overnight delayComplimentary ground transportation to and from hotel for any passenger affected by an overnight delayYou can also see what airlines guarantee that families with children can sit together. https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer  If you’ve got some flights in your future you might want to learn what’s the best option for you – Should you sign up for Clear? Or TSA PreCheck? Or Global entry? Each are ways, for a price! you can expedite your security screening at airports. CLEAR allows for a quick identity verification experience. Clear reduces your wait time even further by automating the identity verification process and whisking travelers to the front of security lines.With TSA PreCheck, you’ll get access to an expedited security line and reduced security measures. You can leave your shoes, belt and a light jacket on, and you can leave your laptop and 3-1-1 liquids in your bag. PreCheck is available at more than 200 airports with 80 airlines. It costs $85 for five years.Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) is an incredibly useful tool for the frequent flyer since it allows you to clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection in minutes after a trip abroad. It costs $100 for five years.https://www.clearme.com/ https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry https://www.tsa.gov/precheck If you have a flight to the European Union, and it’s delayed 3 hours or more, you might be entitled to over $600 dollars! I’ll have a link to the Air Passenger’s rights on the show information for this podcast.https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/index_en.htm https://www.tsa.gov/travelhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/03/2023-04494/airline-ticket-refunds-and-consumer-protections-public-hearing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Megan McGrew, J.D., MBA, Lean Certified, PMP, SSBB; Technology Committee Chair for The Mississippi Bar and Director of Legal Process Engineering at Baker Donelson https://www.bakerdonelson.com/s-megan-mcgrew and Adam Kilgore, General Council for The Mississippi Bar https://www.msbar.org/media/3117/adam-kilgore.pdf.Whether you’re an attorney or might one day be a client, check out The Mississippi Bar website: ms bar dot org. So much information that’s good to know. https://www.msbar.org/There are tons of awards to be given out in the Cornerstones of Democracy Virtual Law Day Art Contest. It’s open to kids in grades K through 12. https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/law-day-art-contest/ The Mississippi Bar has a health and wellness page on their website. It’s supposed to be for their members but anyone can click on the links to learn more about intellectual, emotional, and occupational health. Actually, there are 8 different types of health with a ton of information. https://www.msbar.org/for-attorneys/health-and-wellness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The contents of a will or the lack of one can tear a family apart. What happens if a new, unknow family members asserts they are a descendent due to DNA testing? We’ll talk wills and estates with attorney Kelly Kyle. http://www.kyle-wynn.com/ Kyle Wynn is an exclusively elder law and estate planning law firm serving clients in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee for more than forty-two years from offices in Madison, Hernando, and Diamondhead, Mississippi, and Arcadia, Louisianahttp://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/rulesofconduct/files/tableofconsanguinity.pdfPast podcasts:06/14/2022 In Legal Terms: Wills with Kelly Kyle http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-with-kelly-kyle9/7/2021 In Legal Terms: Draft a Will http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-draft-a-will2/23/2021 In Legal Terms: Advanced Healthcare Directives http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-advanced-healthcare-directives3/31/2020 In Legal Terms: Medical Directives http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-medical-directivesIf you’re interested in DNA testing for ancestry purposes there are large data bases which many people participate such as 23 and Me or Ancestry dot com. You can purchase home DNA test kits from chain drug stores. The website for the Mississippi Bar has a page for the public concerning determining paternity if you’re interested https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/determining-paternity/9/11/2018 In Legal Terms: Genetic Testing http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625763a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a month we’ve had. Weather balloons collecting data, unidentified aerial phenomenon doing who knows what. If something is flown over your house, what are your rights? Can you pilot a device wherever you’d like? We’re talking Air and Space Law with one of its directors – Professor Michelle Hanlon. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/michelle-hanlon/Senate Bill 2022 ( passed in 2015)According to this law, any person who looks through a window, hole, or opening, or otherwise views by means of any instrumentality, including, drones into the interior of any area in which the occupant has a reasonable expectation of privacy, with the intent to invade the privacy of a person or persons inside and without the consent or knowledge of every person present, shall be guilty of a felony.http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2015/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2022SG.pdfIf you’re thinking about operating a drone at the University of Mississippi, you better have read their 5 page policy concerning Unmanned Aircraft Systems otherwise known as drones. At the end of their written policy, they’ve added some helpful links to FAA regulations. So for help learning what’s legal and allowable, check out their policy – even if you’re not in Oxford. https://secure24.olemiss.edu/umpolicyopen/GetPdfActive?pol=12220606&ver=active&file=12220606_active_20220128.pdf&cod=DSA.EM.100.001Professor Michelle Hanlon, co-director for the Center for Air and Space Law, has been welcomed to the show a few times before.03/15/22 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-space-law-2022 03/02/21 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-drones 06/02/20 Charles Stotler http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-space-law-in-2020 04/30/19 Charles Stotler http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-space-force 09/25/18 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257638 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to place your bets on the Super Bowl? How about on Ole Miss repeating as baseball champs? Where and how can you do that in Mississippi? Our guest, professor Ron Rychlak is our guest. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/ronald-j-rychlak/ If you or someone you know lets gambling get out of hand, you can call The Mississippi Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling. Their phone number is 1-888-777-9696 the website is: http://www.msgambler.org/ https://www.msgamingcommission.com/links/problem_gamingIf you’re looking to gamble in Mississippi – head over to Tunica, Coahoma, Washington, Warren, or Adams County along the river. You can also go to Harrison County on the coast. Neshoba and Jones Counties have tribal casinos.If you’ve got a kid who will fly the nest this year – you’ll want to teach them adult skills like doing laundry and how to make appointments. Also teach them about gambling responsibly. More than one in every 20 college students has an issue with compulsive gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re learning from the General Council of the Mississippi Department of Public Service what’s new! Eric Brown will tell us about the Mobile ID.When you go to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s website: https://www.dps.ms.gov/ you can select “Drivers Service Appointment” and then pick from first time, renewals, reinstatement of driver license, firearm permits, sex offender registration, and more.If you would like to anonymously report information regarding crimes, that can save law enforcement agencies hundreds of investigative man hours in solving crimes just call the Crime Stoppers tip line: 1-888-8CRIMES. https://www.dps.ms.gov/crime-stoppersThe MS Department of Public Safety has a FAQ page –Bureau of Investigation, the MS Forensics Lab, Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy, and the Medical Examiner. All this is accessed from https://www.dps.ms.gov/faq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every time you go to the doctor’s office you have to fill out a HIPPA form. What is that? Is it taking away my rights? Is it protecting my rights? We’ll learn with University of Mississippi Medical Center attorney, Benson Hill, Privacy and Information Security Officer: what is HIPPA?To learn more about Heath Information Privacy, go straight to the source: the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html has multiple webpages explaining your rights.You can read publications and resources about HIPPA from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.htmlIf you would like to know what UMMC’s HIPPA policies are: https://www.umc.edu/Compliance/HIPAA-Policies.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s start the new year off right, making sure your compensation is fair and legal. Today we’ll discuss wage and hour law with our guest, attorney Francis Springer. We’ll learn about the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it regulates how many employees are paid. https://www.springerlawoffice.com/The FirstStep Poster Advisor is one of a series of elaws (Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities under Federal employment laws. Available in English and other languages, the poster may be downloaded free of charge and printed directly from the Advisor - free of charge. We’ll have a link to that site on the show information for this broadcast.https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/results.htm?fs=CN0D00000GYNN0000000NNYYN00000000MS#flsaIf you’re interested in hearing a discussion about minimum wage, that was a topic covered by MPB’s Money Talks when their guest was State Economist, Corey Miller. You can find a link to that podcast from March 16th of 2021 on the show information for this podcast.http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-minimum-wageWhat about minimum wage in Mississippi? We have no state minimum wage law. It’s one of 5 states, including Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina that haven’t set a wage minimum separate from the federal rate which currently is $7.25 per hour.https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2023. We know we have both lawyers and people who might be clients one day who listen to our show. We hope in 2023, you’ll be the best you can be. We learn from our guest Mississippi Bar General Council Adam Kilgore “what makes a good lawyer” and “what makes a good client”.The website: https://www.msbar.org/ is a wealth of information. There’s a video explaining jury duty, there’s a sheet that explains the court system in Mississippi. I like the legal terms and procedures page. (I found out the ms bar and the NCAA have different definitions of “holding”.) Don’t forget, if you need to hire a lawyer there’s a page dedicated to how to choose an attorney.For the public, there so much information right on the front page of the Mississippi Bar website. There’s a handout for consequences of DUI – that should be mandatory reading in high school – There’s a tab called “Law as a Career” and information about the Consumer Assistance Program which helps people with questions or problems with Mississippi attorneys.My favorite part of The Mississippi Bar website: the Pro Bono Resources. If you qualify, there are lists of organizations that help individuals that can’t afford legal representation. From the north to the south and in between, you or a person you’d like to assist might find a clinic that could assist.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ENCORE FROM 07/13/2021Anyone have a 16 to 21-year-old? Or know one? What do you need to know that you can or can’t do when you turn 18? Are you an adult? Are the parents still “in charge”?Guest: attorney Baskin Jones https://injuredinmississippi.com/ who was on our show January 26th 2021 when we talked about Cycling and Insurance. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-cycling-and-insuranceMS Code 1-3-27:The term “minor,” when used in any statute, shall include any person, male or female, under twenty-one years of age.The Legal Documents You May Want When Your Child Turns 18Healthcare Proxy (also referred to as a healthcare agent or medical power of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney, or durable power of attorney for health care)Mississippi healthcare proxy form:https://www.nrc-pad.org/images/stories/PDFs/mississippi_hcpa.pdfHIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) authorization (also called a HIPAA release)Mississippi HIPPA form:https://eforms.com/images/2016/10/Mississippi-HIPAA-Authorization-Form.pdfDurable Power of Attorney (Durable POA) Separate forms for medical and finances.https://eforms.com/power-of-attorney/ms/mississippi-durable-power-of-attorney/Advance Directive Form:https://eforms.com/power-of-attorney/ms/mississippi-advance-health-care-directive/What you can do at 18:VoteJoin the MilitaryRegister for Selective ServiceGet a pody piercing or tattooSign a contractWhat you CAN NOT do at 18:buy a lottery ticketchange your nameopen a brokerage account or buy stockbe called for jury duty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ENCORE FROM 01/25/2022What are some of the laws surrounding teaching? How does our state teach how our citizens obtained their legal rights? Is Critical Race Theory new?Our guest is Chauncey Spears, Education Policy Analyst from the Mississippi Center for Justice. https://mscenterforjustice.org/https://mscenterforjustice.org/academic-freedom/The Center supports every student’s right to a good education. This support includes fighting unjust attempts at whitewashing the history of racism in Mississippi and curbing the academic freedom of teachers and professors in our public school and university classrooms. MCJ supports the full and honest teaching of history and other academic subjects so as to help students understand the past and present contexts of their lives. Learning full and honest history and protecting the free exchange of ideas in classrooms are essential to racial reckoning and must take place in Mississippi to keep the state progressing toward a better future for all citizens. MCJ works with other advocacy groups and educators to protect the sacred space and trust educators must have in cultivating the minds of students here in Mississippi. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/SB/SB2113.xml Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined by Professor Matthew Hall today to learn about our rights when dealing with the police – when they stop you, when they come to your home.On Friday, June 19, 2020, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba signed an executive order amending the Use of Force Policy for the Jackson Police Department. It’s on the JPD website. Many police departments have website, facebook pages, and other ways you can learn about the police in your area. https://www.jacksonms.gov/departments/jackson-police-department/ The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Enforcement Period concluded Sunday, November 27th, at midnight. The period began on Wednesday, November 23rd, at 6:00 a.m. MHP issued 9,179 citations, made 172 arrests for impaired driving, and investigated 212 crashes resulting in 43 injuries with six fatal crashes and six deaths. The fatal crashes occurred in Stone, Scott, Leake, Rankin, Clarke and Marshall Counties. https://www.picayuneitem.com/2022/11/thanksgiving-holiday-travel-enforcement-period/ACLU – Mississippi has a “know your rights, police encounters website”. https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/know-your-rights/police-encounters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been buying lots of “stuff” this month? What if your purchase is defective? What if it is dangerous? We’re talking about the world of product liability with our guest attorney Baskin Jones. https://injuredinmississippi.com/Previous podcasts with Baskin:08/09/2022 Insurance http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-insurance01/18/2022 Subpoenas http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-subpoenas07/13/2021 Turning 18 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-turning-1801/26/2021 Cycling laws http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-cycling-and-insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you wish for? Legally speaking, I mean? Does Mississippi or our country have laws it shouldn’t or what does it need? If you could make the laws, what would you wish for?Past wishes:HB 530 The "Strategically Accelerating the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers (START) Act of 2022" The average annual teacher raise will be $5,140, and the raise will begin for the 2022-2023 school year. Starting teacher pay will increase from $37,123 to $41,638, putting Mississippi above the southeastern and national averages. http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/HB/HB0530.xmlJackson water infrastructure https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/doj-appointee-eyes-1year-window-for-jackson-water-upgrades/SB 2095 passed into law Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/SB/SB2095.xmlCurrent (and past) wishes:https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2021/how-medicaid-saves-lives-act-and-other-federal-options-can-ensure-all-americans-havehttps://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/postpartum-medicaid-extension-would-cost-mississippi-7000000/ https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/rural-mississippi-hospitals-are-in-economic-crisis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One show will generate questions that will inspire a topic for another show. Last week we talked about wills and we had a caller who asked about trustees. So that’s today’s topic. What are their duties? How do you get one? How do you get rid of one? Our guest to help us: Richard Courtney https://elderlawms.com/Past podcasts with Richard Courtney as our guest: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-guest-richard-courtney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s topic is one we’ve covered many times but still so many of us die without a will or without having made estate plans. This Thanksgiving is a great time to talk with your family about your plans, their plans, and where the plans are written down.If you need a starting point for crafting your estate plan, MPB has got a digital worksheet for you. Freewill is a site that will help you organize your estate plan so you can get started. https://www.freewill.com/mpbfoundationThe University of Mississippi Medical Center has a link where you can fill out an Advanced Healthcare Directive. https://www.umc.edu/news/Miscellaneous/2019/April/April%20CONSULT/UMMC_Advance_Healthcare_Directive.pdfSometimes it’s good to hear what others are asking – that will lead you to think about your own situation. In Legal Terms has produced around 3 shows each year for the last 5 years discussing estate planning. Listening to these podcast can help you know what to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hope you don’t need a public defender but its good to know how the system works. Our guest is the State Defender, André de Gruy who will tell us about the agency, who they defend and where. https://www.ospd.ms.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s election day – I hope you’ll exercise your civic duty and vote. Our guest is an elected official that is NOT up for re-election just now – it’s Hinds County Justice Court Judge Kenny Lewis. We’ve also got Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods.https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/justicecourt/justicecourt.phpJudge Kenny Lewis http://www.hindscountyms.com/court-systems/justice-court-judges/district-4Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods http://www.hindscountyms.com/departments/justice-courtManual for Justice Court: https://mjc.olemiss.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/134/2020/06/Manual-for-Mississippi-Justice-Courts-2021.pdfTraining from Judicial College. Our podcast 10/29/2019 In Legal Terms: MS Judicial College http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-ms-judicial-collegeMississippi Center for Justice https://mscenterforjustice.org/Podcast: 1/15/2019 In Legal Terms: League of Women Voters http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-league-of-women-votershttps://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/ed_pubs/pubs/2021JD/Entire%20Directory%20and%20Court%20Calendar.pdfIf you get to the poll and don’t have your current ID:https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/voter_id/expired_form.pdfhttps://sos.ms.gov/press/november-8-election-day-remindershttps://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/voter_id/What_if_I_dont_have.pdfAfter you go to sos.ms.gov to see what your races are https://sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/polling-place-locator you can go to vote 411.org The League of Women voters sent out questionnaires to candidates. They’ve put word for word the responses. Learn a little bit about your judges – who took the time to reply – so you’ll be an informed voter. https://www.vote411.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent ruling stated giving pandemic relief funds to private schools for infrastructure improvements is unconstitutional. We’ll learn about this case with one of the attorneys involved Will Bardwell, with Democracy Forward. https://democracyforward.org/team/will-bardwell/https://democracyforward.org/work/ms-leg-funneling-money/ a 501 c 3 organizationhttps://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/mississippi-judge-blocks-private-schools-taxfunded-grants/No religious or other sect or sects shall ever control any part of the school or other educational funds of this state; nor shall any funds be appropriated toward the support of any sectarian school, or to any school that at the time of receiving such appropriation is not conducted as a free school. https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/mississippi-constitution/ms-const-art-8-sect-208/Carson v Macon https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-1088Are you planning or hoping to vote Absentee for the General election in next?September 24th – Absentee ballots were available at County Circuit Clerk’s Office.November 5th – In-person absentee voting deadline and the County Circuit Clerk’s Office is open until noon for in-person absentee voting.November 8th – General Election and Regular Special Election Day. Polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.November 8th – Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before this date to be valid.How and who can vote absentee in Mississippi’s General Election in 2 weeks?Any person who is temporarily residing outside of their county of residence, and the ballot must be mailed to an address outside the county.Any person who has a temporary or permanent physical disability and who, because of such disability, is unable to vote in person without substantial hardship to himself, herself or others, or whose attendance at the voting place could reasonably cause danger to himself, herself or others.The parent, spouse or dependent of a person with a temporary or permanent physical disability who is hospitalized outside of his or her county of residence or more than fifty (50) miles distant from his or her residence, if the parent, spouse or dependent will be with such person on election day.Any person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older.https://www.sos.ms.gov/absentee-voting-informationCollege kids (we hope you planned ahead):OPTION 1: Keep Your Voter Registration At Your Parents’ Or Guardian’s HomeOPTION 2: Register Or Move Your Registration To Vote At School Residencehttps://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/voting-college-student Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re pleased to have as our guest today Mississippi’s Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann. He’s going to share what he's been up to and what he hopes happens in the next session.https://ltgovhosemann.ms.gov/The 2023 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature convenes at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 that’s the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January and lasts 90 days this year.http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/htms/timetable.xmlDuring legislative sessions, visitors may view the Senate and House of Representatives from their respective galleries. Public galleries are accessible from the fourth floor of the Capitol. Visitors are asked to silence any electronic devices while in the galleries and not take photographs.http://www.legislature.ms.gov/about-the-capitol/public-galleries/Questions:ARPAPost Partum careUMMC / BCBS Medicare ExpansionBlock grantsDid you know that there’s a House Webcast, a Senate Webcast, and a Mississippi Legislature You Tube Channel? http://www.legislature.ms.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when our volunteer soldiers in America are exposed to toxic chemicals? What about their families? We’re going to talk about one instance – the Marine training base Camp Lejeune. Our guest is Oxford attorney, Roberts Wilson. https://www.wegetjustice.com/https://www.wegetjustice.com/camp-lejeune-water-contamination/https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/camp-lejeune-water-contamination/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civil liberties are freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. One of the watch dogs for your civil liberties is the Americans Civil Liberties Union. McKenna Raney-Gray, an attorney with the ACLU Mississippi will discuss the rights of LGBTQ Americans. https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/biographies/mckenna-raney-gray-lgbtq-justice-project-staff-attorneyACLU Mississippi has a great page where you can learn more about protecting YOUR rights: police encounters, voting rights, constitutional rights, in addition to LGPBQ Student rights, Immigrant Rights and Abortion Rights. https://www.aclu-ms.org/LGBTQ Justice Project https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/campaigns/lgbtq-justice-projectACLU OF MS OPPOSES HB 1523 – RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ACCOMMODATIONS ACT https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/press-releases/aclu-ms-opposes-hb-1523-religious-liberty-accommodations-actSB 2536: ANTI-TRANSGENDER STUDENT ATHLETE https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/legislation/sb-2536-anti-transgender-student-athleteAbsentee ballots are available now and Absentee Voting, is available during the work week and the morning of Saturday, October 29th 2022 for the November 8th election at your Circuit Clerk’s Office. https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/2022%20Elections%20Calendar.pdfACLU Mississippi has a printable card on their website to present to a poll worker if for transgender voters if their gender identity is different  than the sex that was recorded on their birth certificate. https://www.aclu-ms.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/poll_workers_how-to_card_for_trans_voters.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do cases get to the US Supreme Court? What’s coming up this fall / winter? We learn from our guest attorney Max Meyers from the Mississippi Center for Justice. https://mscenterforjustice.org/Thank you for listening to In Legal Terms on MPB Think Radio. Our Fall on-air fundraising campaign is on---we’re asking you to give for the love of Mississippi.  1-888-372-4483 https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/donateListen to live audio: https://www.supremecourt.gov/Listen to audio recordings of US Supreme Court https://www.oyez.org/Past podcast with Max Meyers: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-scotus 11/23/2021 In Legal Terms: SCOTUS http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-scotusGuest Constitutional Law scholar Professor Chris Green gives us information about the appointment of Supreme Court Justices. 9/18/2018 In Legal Terms: Supreme Court Justices http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257639 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who provides tax help, fraud assistance, Medicare answers, and is a government watch dog? AARP. We’ll learn today how they fight for the rights of citizens over 50 years of age and their families. Guest: Kimberly Campbell, State Director of AARP MShttps://states.aarp.org/mississippi/Anyone can become a member. All people age 50 and older are eligible for full membership with AARP. With a life expectancy of 77 in Mississippi that would give you more than 25 years of benefits.  If you are interested in learning more about fraud, financial ramification of being a care giver, avoiding health care coverage gaps, or Medicare enrollment decisions sign up at https://learn.aarp.org/Read about: The Caregiver Act Mississippi GAP Act Credit for Caregivers Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been on a grand jury? Have you ever received a Subpoenas? Those are our topics today with Guests: Attorneys Matthew Eichelberger and Jenny Eichelberger. https://www.ike-law.com/attorneys/j-matthew-eichelberger/https://www.ike-law.com/attorneys/jennie-a-eichelberger/01/18/2022 In Legal Terms: Subpoenashttp://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-subpoenasToday is national voter registration day. If you’d like to get a voter registration drive going Our Secretary of State’s office has a tool kit for you. Remember, you have to be registered to vote by October 10th for the November 8th general election. https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/VoterRegistrationToolkit062922.pdfhttps://sos.ms.gov/elections-voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippians are very creative – with literature, music, art. Our guests attorneys and Professors Molly Fergusson and Will Wilkins will answer questions about copyrights and trademarks.https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/molly-fergusson/https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/will-wilkins/From listener Randell:In today's episode there was discussion about copyright law as it applies to the codes adopted by a city. The International Family of Codes (such as the fire code discussed) offers free online viewing of the code. https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love our freedoms and rights in America. Our courts are one way to ensuring that we have them. Today, we’ll learn about our religious freedoms as guaranteed by the US Supreme Court with help from our guest Professor Lisa Shaw Roy.Lisa Shaw Roy, Professor of Law and Jessie D. Puckett, Jr. LecturerCarson v. MakinKennedy v. Bremerton School DistrictA Rabbi is suing FloridaEspinoza v MontanaEngel v. VitaleZelman v. Simmons-HarrisWisconsin v. YoderConstitutionality of restriction on religious gatherings and mandatory mask: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-mask-constitutionalityReligious Freedom: 04/02/2019 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625762212/19/2017 In Legal Terms: Holiday Decorations in Public Places http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257659 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of our laws give preferential treatment to individuals that are married to each other. What legal benefits are there to being married? We’ll learn today with our guest attorney Rick Courtney. We’ll answer questions about how spouses are treated as it relates to property, taxes, social security, and medical decision making. https://elderlawms.com/richard-a-courtney/On Money Talks, heard on MPB Think Radio Tuesdays at 9am Central and on its podcast, there was a recent show about Unmarried Households and Money. Look for the May 3rd, 2022 podcast to listen. http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-unmarried-householdsWe’ve loved having Rick on the show over the years. Here's a link to where you can find all his broadcasts. 8/5/2022 In Legal Terms: guest Richard Courtney to hear him discuss Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Law and other topics. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-guest-richard-courtneyhttps://www.desotocountyms.gov/639/Marriage-LicenseMarriage LicenseApplications are accepted in the County Court Office on the 2nd  floor of the DeSoto County Courthouse, located at 2535 Highway 51 South in Hernando, Mississippi. Room 200. Applications are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. The Clerk's office accepts walk-ins, no appointment necessary. Obtaining a Marriage LicenseTo obtain a marriage license is DeSoto County, both applicants must appear before the Circuit Clerk. Effective January 13, 2020 the cost of the marriage license increases to $37, we accept cash or card. **Beginning June 1, 2022 there will be a charge to process all credit card transactions.**Proof of age is required by both applicants in the form of drivers licenses, ID, passport or birth certificate.There is no blood work or waiting period required and the license does not expire once it has been issued.If either applicant has been married before we must know the date the last marriage ended. If the divorce was within the last 6 months, we must have a copy of the divorce decree.Our office only issues the marriage license, our Judges do not perform ceremonies in DeSoto County.Parental Consent is required for any applicants under the age of 21. Parental consent forms are available in the office or you can print the Out of Office Parental Consent (PDF) form. The form must be signed in front of a Notary and a copy of the drivers license is required from the parent signing the consent form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you fear for your life, what can you do about it? What are your rights surrounding self-defense? Is your home, your castle to defend? We’ll learn about those rights from attorney Francis Springer. https://www.springerlawoffice.com/If you’d like to take some time to read over information about self-defense, you can read: MS § 97-3-15. Homicide; justifiable homicide; use of defensive force; duty to retreat Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, TITLE 97. CRIMES, CHAPTER 3. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSONhttps://lawofselfdefense.com/statute/ms-%C2%A7-97-3-15-homicide-justifiable-homicide/ Past episodes with Francis Springer:October 26th of 2021 Miranda Rights http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-miranda-rightsApril 12th of 2022 Criminal Defense http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-criminal-defense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people pay into insurance so that if “something goes wrong” the insurance company will take care of them. What kinds of insurance are there? How much do you need? What should you say and to whom if you are in a wreck?Our guest is attorney Baskin Jones from Jones Law Group. https://injuredinmississippi.com/For more information about insurance, you are encouraged to visit the website for the Mississippi Insurance Department: https://www.mid.ms.govThere you can read about:  Automobile Insurance And You, What The Law Requires, Liability: What You Need To Know, and Tips for Keeping Costs Low Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have what it takes to be a public servant? What DOES it take to be a public servant? We’ll learn how a Mississippian can run for a political office with our guest, Secretary of State Michael Watson. https://www.sos.ms.gov/2022 Candidate Qualifying Guide https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/2022%20Candidate%20Qualifying%20Guide_FINAL.pdfVoter Registration Tool Kit: https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/VoterRegistrationToolkit062922.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re pleased to welcome back from the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project, attorneys Seirra Williams and Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, Executive Director and General Counsel. They’ll tell us about their upcoming clinics and about their services. https://mvlp.org/3/30/2021 In Legal Terms: MVLP http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-mvlp9/24/2019 In Legal Terms: Expungements http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-expungmentsNeed help and qualify? https://ms.freelegalanswers.org/https://mvlp.org/clinicsJuly 29, 2022 - Hinds County Legal ClinicAugust 3, 2022 - Winston County Legal Clinic (Wills, AHD, POA)August 26, 2022 - Simpson County Guardianship ClinicSeptember 16, 2022 - Harrison County Guardianship ClinicOctober 6, 2022 - Lafayette County Guardianship ClinicSunflower & Humphreys County Legal Clinic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall are all lovely seasons but fleeting. It’s always tax season though. Whether you need to finish up from last year, get the jump on this year, or just learn some new information, it’s always time for a tax show with our favorite tax guru Professor Richard Gershon of the University Of Mississippi School Of Law.If you’ve had other folks prepare your tax returns for you, the IRS has gotten much more “user friendly” https://www.irs.gov/ has a “file your taxes for free” spot with information and links to software you can use.The IRS is hiring 470 revenue agents who will specialize in auditing or examining both individual and business taxpayers nationwide. These positions are at grades 5-12 in the federal civil service system with a base pay ranging from $31,083 to $68,299. Throughout July, the IRS is holding a series of virtual information sessions for interested applicants. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/special-virtual-sessions-coming-up-for-those-interested-in-compliance-positions-irs-hiring-470-revenue-agents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the difference between defamation, lies, exaggeration, and free speech?And what is permissible in the eyes of the law? Professor Gershon instructs us and takes your questions. Want to read more? Here are some websites:Justice Thomas Wants The Court To ‘Reconsider’ Its First Amendment Jurisprudence     https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/justice-thomas-wants-the-court-to-reconsider-its-first-amendment-jurisprudence/ New York Times Company v.Sullivan   https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/39   Can An Opinion Be Defamatory?   https://www.minclaw.com/legal-resource-center/what-is-defamation/can-opinion-defamatory/   Exploring Constitutional Law    http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/lying.htmlConstitution Check: Is lying ever protected by the First Amendment?  https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/constitution-check-is-lying-ever-protected-by-the-first-amendmentDefamation and Social Media: What You Need To Know   https://injury.findlaw.com/torts-and-personal-injuries/defamation-and-social-media--what-you-need-to-know.htmlPARODY & SATIRE   https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-speech-2/arts-first-amendment-overview/parody-satire/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One year ago, our guest on the show was Professor Yvette Butler who specializes in racial justice, economic justice, criminal system reform, civil rights, and civil liberties. When she was on the show, we discussed the then just argued Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. If you haven’t heard, the US Supreme court released its ruling. We’ll discuss that today. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/yvette-butler/Judge won’t block law banning most Mississippi abortions - by MPB News Published on July 5, 2022https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/judge-wont-block-law-banning-most-mississippi-abortions/If you want more information on Supreme Court rulingshttps://www.supremecourt.gov/Professor Butler was a guest on our show in June of 2021 just after Dobbs v. Jackson WHO was argued. You can listen to that broadcast on our podcast to take you back to our thoughts a year ago. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-ms-abortion-ban-case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you dream of starting your own business? Do you and some friends have an idea for a business? Our guest today is William Bettis, an Attorney with Butler Snow to answer our questions about starting a business. https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/william-bettis/The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office website has some information about starting a business. https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/Business%20Entities%20(Clean).pdf2/20/2018 In Legal Terms: Starting a Business http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257653 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.