In Legal Terms

Professor Richard Gershon explains the regulations around making contributions and withdrawals from retirement accounts such as 401Ks, IRAs, and Roth IRAs.·      Professor Gershon is the author of several books and articles on taxation and legal education. In 2019 he published the seventh edition of “A Student’s Guide to the Internal Revenue Code (with Professor Jeffrey A. Maine).On August 13th, MPB”s Money Talks gave out advice about retirement investing. The host Ryder Taff, a chartered financial analyst with New Perspectives, covered those who are retired, about to retire, and people just starting out. You can find that show and listen On Demand at moneytalk.mpbonline.org or on your podcasting platform.Total annual contributions to your Traditional and Roth IRAs combined cannot exceed $6,000 (under age 50) for 2019. 401(k) contribution limit increases to $19,000 for 2019. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/401k-contribution-limit-increases-to-19000-for-2019-ira-limit-increases-to-6000Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) legislation is under consideration in Washington, D.C. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Professor Farish Percy https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/e-farish-percy/ and attorney Jesse Mitchell https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mitchell-Firm-P/222171121849298PROPERTY OWNER LIABILITY — Senate Bill 2901 , called the "Landowners Protection Act," says that anyone who owns, leases, operates, or maintains a commercial property in Mississippi will not be liable for any injury on the property caused by another person, unless the person in charge of the property did something that "impelled" the harmful action. Supporters say the new law will provide financial protection for property owners or managers, while critics say it could lead to negligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Richard Gershon from the University of Mississippi School of Law gives his opinion on the new state laws that take affect July 1, 2019 in Mississippi.https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2019/07/01/new-laws-mississippi/1617541001/There will be a run off for some elected positions August 27th – 2 weeks from today. November 5th is the next general election in Mississippi. All our senators and representatives along with the statewide offices will be selected on that date. If you voted in the primary you can only vote in the same primary on the 27th. If you didn’t vote in the primary you can vote in either runoff primary. If you didn’t vote in the primary, you can still vote in the general election. Citizens need to register by October 7th to vote in the November 5th general election for Governor, Lt. Gov. and such. There are county positions that need to be filled by election in November also. Teens don’t need to be 18 by October 7th to register, just 18 by November 5th.  AND if you didn’t vote in the primary you can still vote in the general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Al Cutturini, director of the Elder Law Project at North Mississippi Rural Legal Services discusses their upcoming conference and elder law issues. Oxford Conference Center, 8:30 am 08/09/19; Free to the public (charge for CPE credits)Phone number: 1-800-498-1804 (anywhere in Mississippi)http://nmrls.com/ North Mississippi Rural Legal Serviceshttps://www.mslegalservices.org/ Mississippi Legal ServicesPodcast mentioned: Judge Larry Primeaux's Blog about Practice in Mississippi's Chancery Courts https://betterchancery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Kim Turner, attorney and Assistant Secretary of State, head of the Elections Division is our guest.http://www.sos.ms.gov/Elections-Voting/Pages/default.aspxMS Primaries are August 6th, 2019Deadline to register to vote for the General Election is October 7th, 2019 5pmGeneral Election is Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest, Professor Ron Rychlak from the University of Mississippi reflects and discusses with special host MPB's Jay White and Professor Richard Gershon sports gambling in Mississippi. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/ronald-j-rychlak/What's a game of chance? What's skill? When do we get scratch off tickets and a lottery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Richard Courtney of Courtney Elder Law Associates, a division of Frascogna Courtney, PLLC is the guest.Additional information (videos and access to Richard Courtney's Essential Planning Guide for Special Needs Children & Adults) can be found on Mr. Courtney's website: elderlawms.org Phone number 601-987-3000January 1st, 2020 Mississippi's GAP Act become effective. GAP Act, for “guard and protect" will provide stronger protections for children and vulnerable adults. The new rules create a clear and workable statutory framework, modern and enforceable reporting requirements, comprehensive court monitoring procedures, state driven accountability measures, protection of the ward’s fundamental rights, and transparency from all parties.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest attorney Tina Seymour Demoran gives an overview of adoption in Mississippi and addresses listener questions.Topics discussed:requirementscostsubsidiesinfant adoptionout of culture adoptionfamily leaveprivacyreversalsinheritancespecial needsMore information:AdoptUSKids or [email protected] or [email protected] Topic Number 607--Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Program IRS.GovMississippi Bar (What are the steps in adopting a child?)North American Council on Adoptable Children https://www.nacac.org/help/adoption-assistance/adoption-assistance-us/state-programs/Child Welfare Information Gateway https://www.childwelfare.gov/For more information on Title IV-E eligibility, view our fact sheet Eligibility and Benefits for Federal Adoption Assistance.Information about our guest and the Seymour Law Firm upcoming seminars: https://www.seymourlawms.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney Reed Martz from Freeland Martz PLLC took listener questions and spoke about HOAs, Home Owners' Associations.Questions included: covenants, antennas, publishing names of those with unpaid dues, and forming an HOA. https://freelandmartz.com/reed-martz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With vacation season upon us, prepare carefully for your trips and know your rights as a traveler.Some helpful websites: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/fly-rights for Aviation Consumer Protection; https://cruising.org/about-the-industry/policy-priorities/clia-oceangoing-cruise-line-policies/other for Cruiser Bill of Rights from Cruise Lines International Association.To find out if your hotel has a history of Bed Bugs: https://bedbugregistry.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Patty Furr, Executive Director of Jackson-Hinds Library System and Ben Piazza, attorney and Chairman of the Capital Area Bar Association Law Library CommitteeProfessor Richard Gershon and Liz Gill with guests discuss opportunities for Mississippians to access legal databases through local libraries and law libraries.Mississippi Library CommissionWhile staff at the Mississippi Library Commission can’t provide legal advice, they can look up specific statutes and court cases for patrons. The library has a subscription to a Legal Forms database that has Mississippi-specific forms on a variety of topics, from name changes to divorce to simple wills. It also has a notary on staff and can direct patrons to the appropriate circuit or chancery court in order to find out more information about filing the forms themselves.https://mlc.lib.ms.us/mlc-services/online-resources/online-databases/The Harrison County Law Library offers Westlaw Patron Access to members of the public in both the First Judicial District Courthouse of Harrison County located at 1801 23rd Ave. Gulfport, and in the Second Judicial District Courthouse located at 730 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Biloxi.http://co.harrison.ms.us/departments/law%20library/contact.aspJackson County Law Library Manager Faith Garbin called the show. The law library is open to the general public between the hours of 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., on Friday. The library is accessible from inside the Pascagoula Public Library. A professional access pass is also available as well as printing and copying services to the legal community. http://www.jgrls.org/services/lawlib.htmlAll branches of the Jackson-Hinds Library System have access to WestlawNext which is a ground-breaking legal research system that represents the culmination of more than 100 years of West attorney-created editorial analysis and technological innovation. WestlawNext offers a clean, modern interface and powerful search functionality. WestlawNext allows users to search legal cases, state and federal laws, administrative codes, statutes and court rules, legal forms, and much more.http://www.jhlibrary.com/resources/pdfs/Legal_Research_Brochure_Six_Panels_compressed.pdfStarkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System: The Law Library houses numerous law titles such as the Mississippi Code, Southern Reporter, Mississippi Digest, General Laws of Mississippi, U.S. Supreme Court Reporter, American Law Reports, Personal Injury, Federal Rules Digest, West’s Annotated Mississippi Code, Wharton’s Criminal Law, Wharton’s Criminal Law Evidence, Wharton’s Criminal Law and Procedure, American Jurisprudence, American Jurisprudence: Proof of Facts, American Jurisprudence: Trials, Mississippi Senate Journal, Mississippi House Journal, Federal Rules of Evidence Digest, U.S. Supreme Court Digest, US Code Annotated, Cyclopedia of Automobile Law and Practice, Summary of Mississippi Law. These books are available for use in the Library only and cannot be checked out. There are also two computers located in the Law Library and are linked to the Westlaw Database (in-library use only). The Library is not a legal aid office and does not provide legal assistance.https://starkville.lib.ms.us/oktibbeha-county-law-libraryWilliam Ballard, Esq, DeSoto County Law Librarian & Archivist called the show. He manages the Law Library Monday-Thursday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The DeSoto County Law Library offers access to many volumes of printed materials for your legal needs, as well as access to the Casemaker service. While he cannot give legal advice, Mr. Ballard can help you with your search and point you in the right direction. He can be reached at 662-429-4439 Ext. 114 or via email at [email protected]://firstregional.org/desoto-county-law-library/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andre deGruy, State Defender and Director of Capital Defense Counsel Division was our guest.Mr. deGruy, spoke about the state of our public defenders situation in Mississippi, the work of the MS Public Defender Task Force, and the right our citizens have to be represented in court. Office of the State Public Defender http://www.ospd.ms.gov/ For more information also listen to our broadcast from April 3, 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do if you're stopped by the police while driving?Our guest, attorney Francis Springer of the Springer Law Firm, enumerates our rights and obligations and consequences concerning traffic stops.https://www.springerlawoffice.com/about/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/springerlawoffice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, attorney Richard Courtney, discussed elder law and answered questions about wills, probate, and executors. https://elderlawms.com/richard-a-courtney/Give your executor the documents they needTheir job is to secure the original will and secure the property: locks, valuables, etc.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When parents, grand parents, or other ancestors leave land to their family they also leave legal problems.Guest attorney Vangela Wade answers listeners' questions and explains the problem and provides suggestions about Heir Property on this broadcast. https://www.wadelawfirmpllc.com/More Information about Heir Property:   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/whatyouneedtoknowheirproperty.pdfMs. Wade is hosting a free seminar open to the public on the topic of Heirs Property. Register by May 11th, 2019 for the May 16th, 2019 event. https://www.wadelawfirmpllc.com/Register/Local Attorney Helps Jackson Citizens Secure Generations Of Land OwnershipFree Heirs’ Property Seminar on May 16th with Special Guest Experts that Include State Rep. Robert L. Johnson, III and Hinds County Chancery Clerk, Eddie Jean Carr Attorney Vangela M. Wade is inviting the Metro Jackson, Mississippi community to her Free Heirs’ Property Seminar on May 16, 2019, 9am - 11am, at The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Key information will be shared in regard to protecting land and ensuring a family’s land ownership legacy.“Heirs’ Property refers to real property that passes from one person to another upon each person's death,” says Attorney Vangela M. Wade, President of The Wade Law Firm. “In most cases, without a Will or other legal instrument transferring ownership to that person's heirs, each heir then has an undivided interest in that property. Over time, this method of inheritance can lead to lack of ‘clear title’ and has the potential of diminishing the value of the property.” A lack of "clear title" makes property less marketable for sale or lease, can interfere with securing loans, grants and government assistance, and is the leading cause of black involuntary land loss.This FREE seminar, led by Attorney Wade, with special guests State Rep. Robert L. Johnson, III and Hinds County Chancery Clerk, Eddie Jean Carr, will explain the nuances of heir property such as titling, lack of marketable title, and loss of ownership in treasured family land and property.Registration for this FREE seminar is open to the public, however, seating is limited. To secure your seat, you must register with The Wade Law Firm before May 11th by calling 601-856-9967 or online at  https://wadelawfirmheirpropertyseminar.eventbrite.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Charles Stotler from the University of Mississippi School of Law talks about President Trump's Space ForceWe also hear how Mississippians will be connected to the future of litigation in the expanse above our heads. https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/llm/ll-m-program-overview/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest is Stephanie Showalter Otts, Director of the National Sea Grant Law Center.Located at the University Of Mississippi School Of Law, Ms. Showalter Otts discusses the center's legal research, outreach, education.You can keep up with the Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program onnline  http://masglp.olemiss.edu/  on twitter    https://twitter.com/msalseagrantlaw   and on facebooik  https://www.facebook.com/masglp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest is Paralegal Program Coordinator and Instructor for Homes Community College, Darleen Dozier.Ms. Dozier explains the course work to become a paralegal and the job opportunities after certification. Online and on campus classes begin June 3, 2019 https://www.holmescc.edu/registration/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest is Desiree Hensley, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Housing Clinic at the University of Mississippi School of Law.Ms. Hensley will discuss and take questions on Housing.  On this broadcast:Landlord tenant actSecurity depositsUSDA loans  Money Talks episode that discussed the subject: http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/money-talks/2018/08/21/money-talks-usda-rural-development/Installment contracts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Religious Freedom or Freedom from Religion? What does the First Amendment say about religion? We talk about students and religion in schools. Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.What about religious practices in public schools or public places?Do students have the right to express their religious beliefs at school?Can students express their religious beliefs during class?Can students distribute religious material at school?Can students form religious clubs at school?Can students pray at school?Is it okay to bring a Bible to school? Can it be used as a resource for an assignment?Can students wear religious clothing or jewelry to school?Can my city force my store or restaurant to close on Sunday (Blue Laws?).Current events: Utah teacher apologizes for Ash Wednesday cross incident  https://www.apnews.com/07145585aaf44d4e8edaa389109a2cd7Mississippi school tells teachers to remove religious items https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/03/23/mississippi-school-tells-teachers-to-remove_ap.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know about a FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)?What about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act), and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)? After this In Legal Term broadcast with attorney Louis Watson we hope you do!  http://watsonnorris.com/attorneys/Federal laws cover many employment matters in Mississippi. Know that there is a time limit to make a complaint.U. S. Equal Employmnet Opportunity Commission https://www.eeoc.gov// 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.

Attorney Kelly Kyle was our guest for this broadcast. Mr. Kyle with Professor Richard Gershon to discuss avoiding probate, the importance of having a will, and updating that will. Kelly http://www.kyle-wynn.com/r.-kelly-kyle.html has his own radio broadcast at Newstalk 1180 Tuesday mornings at 8:06 where he hosts "Peace of Mind Estate Planning." ​Kyle Wynn & Associates has seminars coming up: http://www.kyle-wynn.com/seminar-registration.htmlGERMANTOWN, Mississippi Thursday, March 21 MEMPHIS, Saturday, March 23 GULFPORT, Tuesday, April 2 OCEAN SPRINGS, Wednesday, April 3 DIAMONDHEAD, Thursday, April 4 MOSS POINT, Friday, April 5 OCEAN SPRINGS, Saturday, April 6  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Donna Davis from the University of Mississippi School of Law discusses Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinics. Ms. Davis also talk about the new tax law for 2018 income taxes. Need help preparing your taxes? https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers       The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $55,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.VITA and TCE sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations across the country. To locate the nearest VITA or TCE site near you, use the VITA Locator Tool  https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/  or call 800-906-9887.We took a question about Section 199A deductions:  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-provision-11011-section-199a-qualified-business-income-deduction-faqsWhere can you get a free lunch or a good deal on tax day? https://www.offers.com/blog/post/tax-day-freebies/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Katherine Shireman, attorney with the Seymour Law Firm in Biloxi discusses child custody with our listeners. Ms. Shiremen has worked in the past with Mission First, which provides legal aid, a medical clinic, a dental clinic and after school programs for the community in Jackson. https://www.missionfirst.org/  She currently works for the Seymour Law Firm in Biloxi https://www.seymourlawms.com/In Legal Terms has covered Child Custody on other episodes: on November 13, 2018 http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2018/11/13/in-legal-terms-child-custody-in-mississippi/ and on April 17, 2018 http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2018/04/17/in-legal-terms-child-custody-factors/From the MS Bar: Child Custody: Considering the Best Interest of the Child https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/child-custody-considering-the-best-interest-of-the-child/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney and Adjunct Professor Tiffany Kilpatrick was the guest for the show that discussed the criminal justice system. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/tiffany-kilpatrick/Steps in the process: arrest, arraignment, Indictment, bail, trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civil rights, gender rights, human rights: are they all the same? Do we need to still talk about them in 2019? Guest Dean Michele Alexandre from the University of Mississippi Law School  https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/michele-alexandre/  discusses the topic and takes listener calls. In Legal Terms broadcast on Human Trafficing from August 21st, 2018  http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2018/08/21/in-legal-terms-human-trafficking/Office of the Attorney General of Mississippi: Human Trafficing http://www.ago.state.ms.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/human-traffickingFINAL.pdfACLU https://www.aclu-ms.org/enThe MacArthur Justice Clinic at Ole Miss Law:: https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics/macarthur-justice-clinic/Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org/The William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation http://winterinstitute.org/How to find:Your U.S. Representative to Congress https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representativeYour state legislative representative and senator https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/We also hear from Managing Editor of MPB News, Ezra Wall, about the new 9am Monday local call-in show: @Issue On Think Radio. http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/2019/02/04/issue-on-think-radio-monday-february-4th/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest, Professor Christopher Green, talks about our government document: The Constitution.Do you have your copy? https://www.amazon.com/Constitution-United-States-Little-Wisdom/dp/1557091056/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548795428&sr=8-3&keywords=constitutionor try https://books.google.com/books?id=WO61Is8Y4gYC&printsec=frontcover&dq=constitution+of+the+united+states&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiInan-8JPgAhVRmK0KHYZeDKEQ6AEIKjAA#v=onepage&q=constitution%20of%20the%20united%20states&f=falsePrevious In Legal Term broadcast with Professor Green http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2018/09/18/in-legal-terms-supreme-court-justices/The Mississippi Bar http://msbar.org Professor Green on Twitter https://twitter.com/crgreen24601?lang=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Mississippi Highway Patrol Officer Kervin Stewart, answered common and unique questions about driving on our roads.Mississippi Highway Patrol https://www.dps.state.ms.us/highway-patrol/FYI: Everybody Loves Raymond Episode 167 "The Shower" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The League of Women Voters is almost 100 years old. In Mississippi the nonpartisan group is vibrant and growing; encouraging women AND men to register to vote and educate themselves on issues affecting our lives. Co-presidents Carolyn Townes and Mary Ann Everett shared the history, present and future of the national, state, and growing local chapters on our program. http://lwv-ms.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guests today were from Disability Rights Mississippi: Greta Martin, Litigation Director, & Micah Dutro, Legal Director. A private, non-profit corporation with a federal mandate to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities across the state of MS.      5 Old River Place Suite 101; Jackson, Mississippi 39202; Phone: 601-968-0600; Fax: 601-968-0665; Toll Free: 800-772-405711975 Seaway Rd. Ste B248, Gulfport, MS 39503, TTY Availablehttp://www.drms.ms/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are new laws affecting divorce in Mississippi. Professor Deborah Bell explains the history and present of laws that dissolve marriages. 5 pieces of a Divorce:Grant of DivorceCustody of ChildrenChild SupportProperty Division or Equitable DivisionAlimonyPermanentLump SumRehabilitated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Richard Gershon reminds us of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for 2018. Charitable contributions and other deductions, exemptions, and tax planning are discussed.Personal exemptions eliminatedStandard Deduction almost doubledChild and Dependent tax credit increasedBeware of Alternative Minimum Tax and Kiddie TaxTax Reform Basics for Individuals and Families https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5307.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackson Public Schools's District Counsel JoAnne Nelson Shepherd talks with us about all the legal issues that a school district faces. https://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/domain/1370U.S. Department of Education: Law & Guidance https://www2.ed.gov/policy/landing.jhtml?src=pnMississippi Department of Education: Government Relations https://www.mdek12.org/GRFrom the National School Boards Association https://www.nsba.org/advocacy/school-law-issuesEquity and DiscriminationEmploymentGovernanceSpecial Education and DisabilitiesPrivatization and ChoiceStudent Rights and DisciplineAthleticsCurriculumFacilitiesHealth and NutritionLegal SystemReligionSchool SafetyStudent AchievementTechnology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest attorney Craig Robertson discusses Child Custody in Mississippi with host Professor Richard Gershon and Gregg Mayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests attorneys Frank Coxwell and Rachel Coxwell discuss bankruptcy with Professor Richard Gershon and host Gregg Mayer. https://www.mississippibankruptcyhelp.com/frank-coxwell.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An attorney has duties towards their client but when do those duties start? Professor Richard Gershon https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/richard-gershon/ from the University of Mississippi School of Law discusses when attorneies' duties towards their client starts:a formal letter existsa retainer is paidadvice is asked for and givenhttp://www.soloincolo.com/when-does-an-attorney-client-relationship-exist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constance Slaughter Harvey was the first black woman to graduate from Ole Miss Law, and was the first African American judge in Mississippi. The Univeristy of Mississippi Black Law Students Association is named for her and she is a member of the law school’s hall of fame.Aleita Sullivan Fitch was one of the first woman to graduate from Ole Miss Law. She graduated at the top of her class, but had great difficulty finding a job because she was a woman. She has been a leader and mentor for other women. She is also an inductee in the University's Hall of Fame. Mary Ann Connell was the general counsel for the University, and has also been a great leader in our state.Michael Moore was the Attorney General for Mississippi from 1988 to 2004 when he filed the first lawsuit against thirteen tobacco companies, claiming that they should reimburse the State for costs of treating those with smoking-related illnesses. The settlement included $ 4.1 billion for Mississippi.Ralph Nader  is an American political activist, author, lecturer, and attorney, noted for his involvement in consumer protection, environmentalism and government reform causes. Nader first came to prominence in 1965 with the publication of the bestselling book Unsafe at Any Speed, a critique of the safety record of American automobile manufacturers.Mississippi Access to Justice Commission recognized the need for a single unifying entity to bring together the various providers of civil legal service. http://www.msatjc.org/MacArthur Justice Center (heard on our April 10th, 2018 show) https://www.macarthurjustice.org/mississippi/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney Jennifer Riley-Collins, executive director of Mississippi's American Civil Liberties Union  is our guest. https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/biographies/jennifer-riley-collinsVote Smart Justice is a website where individual can put in their address to get the names of their Congrressional candidates and read their remarks and voting history concening the criminal justice system. https://www.votesmartjustice.org/ Know Your Rights on the national ACLU website https://www.aclu.org/ has printable fliers and information on various situations from Freedom of Religion in Prison to Survivors of Domestic Vilence to Stops and Arrists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Get Organized Week! Do you have a will? Is it up to date?Professor Richard Gershon gives advice, answers questions, and tell us what the law is in Mississippi.  https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/richard-gershon/Past broadcasts about Wills and Estates:May 22, 2018 MONEY TALKS: ELDER AND DISABILITY MONEY ISSUES             Guest attorney Richard Courtney discusses elder and disability money issues.     http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/money-talks/2018/05/22/money-talks-elder-and-disability-money-issues/August 8th, 2017: IN LEGAL TERM: ESTATE PLANNING    Our guest, Richard A. Courtney, Certified Elder Law Attorney, speaks with us about why we need Estate Planning, what an Advanced Healthcare Directive is, and why a Durable Power of Attorney is important.      http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2017/08/08/in-legal-term-estate-planning/Oct. 25th, 2016  IN LEGAL TERMS: SPECIAL NEEDS LAW MONTH          Certified Elder Law Attorney - Richard Courtney talks about planning and providing for persons with disabilities including Medicaid and other public benefit programs. http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2016/10/25/in-legal-terms-special-needs-law-month/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 is the midterm election.Guest Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann  answers questions about voter registration,  voter id, and Vote In Honor of a Soldier.Deadline to register at Circuit Clerk's Office: Monday, October 8th, 2018 for the midterm election. Voter registration applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 9th, 2018. Go online to http://www.yallvote.sos.ms.gov to make changes to voter registration - like changing your address.Voter ID information http://msvoterid.ms.gov/Pages/Forms/FAQ%20Voter%20ID.pdfIn order to participate in the Vote in Honor of a Soldier program, visit the website below. Upon submission, you will receive a small packet of election materials and a Vote in Honor of a Soldier sticker to show your appreciation for our servicemembers on Election Day.  http://www.sos.ms.gov/Education-Publications/Pages/Vote-in-honor-of-a-soldier.aspxFrom the Secretary of State Website:   If you are an eligible Mississippi voter and need transportation assistance, we will provide a FREE ride to your Circuit Clerk's Office to get a Mississippi Voter ID Card.          Just call our FREE Voter ID hotline at 1-844-MSVOTER (1-844-678-6837) and tell us where you live. We will give you the names of local transportation providers to contact to make travel arrangements to fit your needs.  A transportation provider will pick you up, take you to the Circuit Clerk's Office and bring you home.  There is NO charge to you for the ride.  It is EASY and FREE.   http://msvoterid.ms.gov/Pages/VoterIDRide.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New faculty members Michelle Hanlon  https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/michelle-hanlon/and Charles Stotler  https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/charles-stotler/serve as the associate directors of the University of Mississippi School of Law’s LL.M. Program in Air and Space Law.  http://www.spacelaw.olemiss.edu/They discuss Space Law, the Space Force, and drones on the show. Past broadcasts about the Space Law Center: http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2017/06/20/in-legal-terms-space-law-1/http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2016/11/01/in-legal-terms-space-law/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Constitutional Law scholar Professor Chris Green gives us information about the appointment of Supreme Court Justices.  https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/christopher-green/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Professor Stacey Lantagne discusses the new field of law dealing with DNA issues. Also: UM Law School to Host Originalism Debate in Constitution Day ObservanceSept. 17 in the Robert C. Khayat Law Center, in Weems Auditorium at 12:30. The event is free and open to the public.The celebration will feature a debate between UM associate professor of law Christopher Green and Georgia State University law professor Eric Segall titled “What is Originalism, and Is It a Good Idea?” They will discuss how the Constitution should be interpreted today.https://law.olemiss.edu/event/constitution-day-commemoration/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerrymandering: manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. We'll talk about the history and present and the future of district drawing. Guest Professor Hans Sinha speaks with us. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/hans-p-sinha/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest expert Professor Ron Rychlak https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/ronald-j-rychlak/speaks with us about Attorney - Client Privilege   https://thelawdictionary.org/attorney-client-privilege/This term applies to the right an individual has for the information he gives his attorney that it be kept confidential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888Information about Human Trafficking in the 21st Century with guest Professor Michele Alexandre. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/michele-alexandre/PDF from the Office of the Attorney General of Mississippi http://www.ago.state.ms.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/human-traffickingFINAL.pdfOrganizations Combatting Human Trafficking (from the Office of the Attorney General of Mississippi) Polaris Project  https://polarisproject.org/Shared Hope International https://sharedhope.org/https://advocatesforfreedom.org/who-we-are/   AFF is a faith-based organization dedicated to ending the exploitation, sale and enslavement of men, women and children. We provide resources, education and training to bring awareness about human trafficking.http://www.catholiccharitiesjackson.org/events/mcaht Mississippi Catholics Against Human Trafficking hosts awareness presentations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Professor Antonia Eliason, gives us a history and a current events lesson on tariffs. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/antonia-eliason/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice.The firm's president, Reilly Morse, was our guest. Focus areas of the Center: education, housing, consumer protection, health care.Phone numbers: Jackson 601-352-2269; Biloxi 228-435-7284; Indianola 662-887-6570 http://mscenterforjustice.orgChamptions of Justice Dinner, October 18th, 2018, Jackson Convention Center. Honorees are Representtive Robert Clark and Carol Penick. http://www.mscenterforjustice.org/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest were from North Mississippi Rural Legal Services and discussed the free, civil legal services and representation that they provide.  http://nmrls.com/Al Cutturini, Director of Elder Law ServicesBen Wilkerson, LITC Director and Managing AttorneyStephanie Golbert, law studentSttate-wide Intake Hotline1-800-498-1804 http://mslegalservices.orgMS Center for Legal Services http://mscenterforlegalservices.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.