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 vot...
Aug 13, 2019•50 min
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 Services https://www.mslegalservices.org/ Mississippi Legal Services Podcast mentioned: Judge Larry Primeaux's Blog about Practice in Mississippi's Chancer...
Aug 06, 2019•50 min
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.aspx MS Primaries are August 6th, 2019 Deadline to register to vote for the General Election is October 7th, 2019 5pm General Election is Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 16, 2019•50 min
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....
Jul 09, 2019•50 min
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 601-987-3000 January 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 crea...
Jul 02, 2019•50 min
Guest attorney Tina Seymour Demoran gives an overview of adoption in Mississippi and addresses listener questions. Topics discussed: requirements cost subsidies infant adoption out of culture adoption family leave privacy reversals inheritance special needs More information: AdoptUSKids or info@adoptuskids.org or adoptms.kids@mdcps.ms.gov IRS Topic Number 607--Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Program IRS.Gov Mississippi Bar (What are the steps in adopting a child?) North American Council ...
Jun 25, 2019•50 min
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.
Jun 18, 2019•50 min
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/priva...
Jun 11, 2019•50 min
Guests: Patty Furr, Executive Director of Jackson-Hinds Library System and Ben Piazza, attorney and Chairman of the Capital Area Bar Association Law Library Committee Professor Richard Gershon and Liz Gill with guests discuss opportunities for Mississippians to access legal databases through local libraries and law libraries. Mississippi Library Commission While staff at the Mississippi Library Commission can’t provide legal advice, they can look up specific statutes and court cases for patrons....
Jun 04, 2019•50 min
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....
May 28, 2019•50 min
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....
May 21, 2019•50 min
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 need Their job is to secure the original will and secure the property: locks, valuables, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 14, 2019•50 min
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.pdf Ms. Wade is hosting a free seminar open to the public on the topic of Heirs Property. Register by ...
May 07, 20190
Professor Charles Stotler from the University of Mississippi School of Law talks about President Trump's Space Force We 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....
Apr 30, 20190
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....
Apr 23, 20190
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.
Apr 16, 20190
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 act Security deposits USDA 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....
Apr 09, 20190
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 stu...
Apr 02, 20190
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 Commis...
Mar 26, 20190
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 Opi...
Mar 12, 20190
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.html GERMANTOWN, Mississippi Thursday, March 21 MEMPH...
Mar 05, 20190
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 assista...
Feb 26, 20190
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.mpbonl...
Feb 19, 20190
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.
Feb 12, 20190
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: H...
Feb 05, 20190
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=constitution or 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%20uni...
Jan 29, 20190
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.
Jan 22, 20190
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....
Jan 15, 20190
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: 800-772-4057 11975 Seaway Rd. Ste B248, Gulfport, MS 39503, TTY Available http://www.drms.ms/ Hosted on Acast. ...
Jan 08, 20190
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 Divorce Custody of Children Child Support Property Division or Equitable Division Alimony Permanent Lump Sum Rehabilitated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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