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 eliminated Standard Deduction almost doubled Child and Dependent tax credit increased Beware of Alternative Minimum Tax and Kiddie Tax Tax 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....
Nov 27, 20180
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/1370 U.S. Department of Education: Law & Guidance https://www2.ed.gov/policy/landing.jhtml?src=pn Mississippi Department of Education: Government Relations https://www.mdek12.org/GR From the National School Boards Association https://www.nsba.org/advocacy/school-law-issues Equity and DiscriminationEmploymentGovernanceSpec...
Nov 20, 20180
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.
Nov 17, 20180
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.
Nov 06, 20180
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 exists a retainer is paid advice is asked for and given http://www.soloincolo.com/when-does-an-attorney-client-relationship-exist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 30, 20180
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 w...
Oct 23, 20180
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-collins Vote 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 f...
Oct 16, 20180
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-issue...
Oct 09, 20180
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...
Oct 02, 20180
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-...
Sep 25, 20180
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.
Sep 18, 20180
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 Observance Sept. 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 discu...
Sep 11, 20180
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.
Sep 04, 20180
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....
Aug 28, 20180
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Information 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.pdf Organizations Combatting Human Trafficking (from the Office of the Attorney General of Mississippi) Polaris Project https://polarisproject.org/ Shared H...
Aug 21, 20180
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.
Aug 14, 20180
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.org Champtions of Justice Dinner, October 18th, 2018, Jackson Convention Center. Honorees are Representtive Robert Clark and Carol Penick....
Aug 07, 20180
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 Services Ben Wilkerson, LITC Director and Managing Attorney Stephanie Golbert, law student Sttate-wide Intake Hotline1-800-498-1804 http://mslegalservices.org MS Center for Legal Services http://mscenterforlegalservices.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 31, 20180
Guest Jim Hood, Attorney General of Mississippi talks about the mission of his office. http://www.ago.state.ms.us/ 601-359-3680 Consumer Protection Division of the AG's Office: 1-800-281-4418 Mentioned in the broadcast: Department of Human Services: http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/ 601-359-4500 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 20180
Guest expert, attorney Francis Springer https://www.springerlawoffice.com/about/ , answered calls about the alcohol laws in Mississippi. Departmen of Revenue for the State of Mississippi: Tobacco, Beer, and Alcholo FAQs http://www.dor.ms.gov/Pages/ABC-QA.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 20180
Guest host Java Chatman and Professor Richard Gershon talk about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 20180
Guest attorney James Simpson took listener calls on Employment Law. http://www.allensummers.com/attorneys/jamessimpson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 20180
Guest Professor Ron Rychlak https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/ronald-j-rychlak/ and Professor Richard Gershon discuss the new sports betting laws with today's host, Jay White. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 20180
Guest: construction law attorney and adjunct professor David Mockbee. https://www.mhdlaw.com/attorney-profiles/david-mockbee/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 20180
Guest: Kristine Simpson, new director of the University of Mississippi Law School's Pro Bono Initiative. https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics/pro-bono-initiative/ Here is the calendar of mini-clinics the program offers where student and attorney volunteers and clients can meet https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics/pro-bono-initiative/ Here is the link to 30 free law clincs around the state held in June during Access to Justice Month https://courts.ms.gov/newsite2/news/...
May 29, 20180
Guest Professor Ben Cooper suggests ways to select a lawyer. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/benjamin-p-cooper/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 20180
10 Reasons You SHOULD Participate in Jury Duty The American jury trial is a constitutional right. The jury trial is a vital part of America’s system of checks and balances. The founding fathers included jury trials in the constitution because jury trials prevent tyranny. Trial by jury is a unique part of America’s democracy. Jury trials provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in the process of governing. Jury trials educate jurors about the justice system. Jury trials provide a method...
May 15, 20180
Guest Professor Rebecca Morgan discusses Elder Law. http://www.stetson.edu/law/faculty/morgan-rebecca-c/ Find a service near you: Mississippi Areas on Aging http://www.caremississippi.org/list10_mississippi_Aging_Services_senior_centers.htm How to start a conversation about end of life wishes https://theconversationproject.org/ Elder Consumer Protection videos http://www.stetson.edu/law/academics/elder/ecpp/ Mississippi Advance Health Care Directive http://www.health.msstate.edu/healthcenter/for...
May 08, 20180
Guest Professor Hans Sinha discusses the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016.The bill expands the responsibilities of the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate and prosecute criminal civil rights statutes violations that occurred before 1980 and resulted in a death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 20180
Our guest: Chancery Court Judge Haydn Roberts explains child custody factors - Albright Factors.https://www.rankincounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=39More information: The Better Chancery Practive Blog: Judge Larry Primeaux's Blog about Practive in Mississippi's Chancery Courts https://betterchancery.com/2010/07/19/trial-by-checklist-child-custody-factors/A caller also asked about the Mississippi Commission for Judicial Performance http://www.judicialperformance.ms.gov/Pages/Home.aspx ...
Apr 17, 20180
