If you could bet online or from your phone – which is against the law now in Mississippi – what would you gain? What could be the detriment? That’s what our legislature is considering now and we have a member of their taskforce on the show today – Professor Ron Rychlak. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/ronald-j-rychlak/https://www.betmississippi.com/https://www.msgamingcommission.com/Is internet gambling legal? No. Internet gambling is illegal under state law. Online sites may advertise they are “legal” and “licensed” forms of gaming. They may be legal or licensed where the bets are received, but it is illegal to place bets from Mississippi with these businesses.Do you know what all sports you can bet on? Some are:In Yacht Racing, the International Sailing Federation sanctioned eventsThe Olympics - Approved List to be sent from MS Gaming CommissionJapan Nippon Professional Baseball and Korean Baseball Leaguehttps://www.msgamingcommission.com/images/uploads/MGC_Approved_Sports_Wagering_Catalog.pdfThe MS Gaming Commission has a form: “REQUEST TO OFFER WAGERS ON EVENT OTHER THAN A HORSE RACE, GREYHOUND RACE, OR ATHLETIC SPORTING EVENT “What would you like to bet on? I wonder what has been approved and what’s been disallowed!https://www.msgamingcommission.com/images/uploads/Request_to_Offer_Wagers.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving is this week. Traditionally, we remember immigrants who came to this land and we celebrate their joining with the native population to give thanks. Is that a true depiction of what happened? Does that happen now? We’re talking about immigration and immigrants in our area. https://law.uark.edu/service-outreach/clinics/index/uid/am242/name/Amelia+McGowan/Past podcasts:Immigration Law : May 23, 2017 Attorney Lee Russell discussed Immigration Law, the role of ICE, and visa overstays. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257674 Immigration: October 1, 2019 Guest: Patricia Ice, Legal Project Director at Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance spoke about the work of MIRA and the ramifications to families from the August 2019 immigration raids in Mississippi https://yourmira.org/ http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-immigrationIf you want to read what the Immigration and Customs Enforcement has to say about the 2019 searches: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-executes-federal-search-warrants-multiple-mississippi-locationsEven though ACLU is the “American” Civil Liberties Union, their website says: Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them if stopped by law enforcement. Their website has information in English and a pdf you can download for Spanish speakers. https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/know-your-rights/immigrant-rights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We just finished Mississippi House and Senate Elections. Have you ever thought about running, yourself? We’ll learn what’s involved from a newly elected house member: Representative Justis Gibbs from District 72. http://www.gibbstravis.com/our-team/justis-r.-gibbs-iiIf you’re interested, to be a Mississippi state senator you must be:  A qualified elector of the state four years At least 25 years oldAn actual resident of the district or territory represented for two years before the election. To be elected a Mississippi state representative you must be:A qualified elector and resident citizen of the state four yearsAt least 21 years oldA resident of the district represented for two years before the electionThat information and the requirements for other elected offices can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/candidate-qualifying-formsMississippi has two main political parties. If you’re interested in running for public office as a member of the Republican party, you’ll need to learn about them. You can do that at their website: https://www.msgop.org According to their website you can learn about the party and platform, shop their store for merch, and view the event calendar.If you are interested in running for public office as a member or the Democratic Party of the State of Mississippi, their website is : https://www.mississippidemocrats.org/ There you can learn about getting involved and voting, contacting party officials, and they too have a merchandise store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest expert to talk about Gifts is attorney, Richard Courtney https://elderlawms.com/. We've enjoyed having him on our show many times.http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-guest-richard-courtneyIt’s election day but that’s not our topic today. But I did want you to know that you can call the Secretary of State’s Election Hotline if you have troubles. That number is 1-800-829-6786.You may use an expired photo ID as long as it is an acceptable form of photo ID and is not more than 10 years old. The expired ID must contain the name and photograph of the voter, and have been validly issued by the federal or a state government. You can also use the Digital ID provided by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. https://www.sos.ms.gov/voter-id/acceptable https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/voter_id/expired_form.pdf Voters whose names do not appear on the poll book or who do not have an acceptable form of photo ID are entitled to vote by affidavit ballot. Voters who cast an affidavit ballot are entitled to receive written information at the time of voting on how to determine if the vote was counted and, if not, why no.Voters who require assistance in marking the ballot because of disability, blindness, or an inability to read or write are entitled to receive assistance from a person of the voter’s choice . . . https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/elections/Mississippi%20Voter%20Information%20Guide%202022.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a special show we’ve got today! As it’s Halloween, we’ll discuss some law cases with ghosts and spirits.One Voice, the Mississippi NAACP, and other voter rights organizations crunched the numbers and found in Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Hinds, Franklin, and Jasper counties, over 50,000 people were purged from their lists of registered voters. Were they ghosts?!!!!?“A bill that was passed last year encouraged circuit clerks and election commissioners to engage in more purging than they have usually been doing. And so that process may have led to some mistakes.” To see if you’re still thought to be in the land of the living and voting for next Tuesday’s elections – Anyone who goes to the Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website can check their own voter registration. https://sos.ms.gov/yall-voteDon’t get “tricked” when you go to the polls next Tuesday, November 7th 2023. Mississippians can go to the Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website and get a sample ballot that just for their own precinct.Mama always said “don’t take candy from strangers” and “don’t get into a car with a stranger” but if you need a ride to the polls next Tuesday, November 7th 2023 the MS Secretary of State’s office can hook you up with a legitimate ride.Just call their FREE Voter ID hotline at 1-844-MSVOTER (1-844-678-6837) and tell them where you live. You’ll get 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. That FREE Voter ID hotline is 1-844-MSVOTERStambovsky v. AtleyHermameyer and BurchillMcClary v. StullGreenbriar Ghost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone loves a puppy! We’ll learn about your rights with a service animal with guest Robert Schwinn the National Legal Administrator at Canine Companions  and disability attorney Rick Courtney whose daughter has a service animal. Canine companions website: https://canine.org/ From their website anyone can pre-order their 2024 puppy calendar, sponsor a puppy, or learn how to donate or volunteer.National Headquarters:1-866-CCI-DOGS (224-3647)P.O. Box 446Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446If you’d like to read up on Mississippi law, check out 2013 Mississippi CodeTitle 43 - PUBLIC WELFAREChapter 6 - RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIESArticle 5 - MISSISSIPPI SUPPORT ANIMAL ACT§ 43-6-155 - Support animals' access to public places; limitationshttps://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2013/title-43/chapter-6/article-5/section-43-6-155It’s always best to go to the official source for information. https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division: ADA requirements: service animals page where you can learn how “service animals are defined, where they are allowed, and how they must behave. According to their website:Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mississippi Center for Justice opened its doors in 2003 – 20 years ago- with a simple mission: dismantling the policies that keep Mississippi at the bottom of nearly every indicator of human well-being and deny African-American and lower-income Mississippians the opportunity to advance themselves.Our guest is their CEO Vangela Wade. https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/vangela-m-wade/If you’re interested in supporting the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice or you want to honor their CHAMPIONS of JUSTICE you can do that at their website: https://mscenterforjustice.org/champions-of-justice/That event is October 26, 2023. The Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. The Anniversary Program and Awards Presentation starts at 7:00 p.m. This is at The Westin JacksonThe 2023 Great Mississippi Road Trip! October 27-29, 2023An immersive journey through Mississippi, where civil rights legends took a stand and history was made.https://mscenterforjustice.networkforgood.com/events/59724-great-mississippi-road-tripThe MS Center for Justice works in the areas of expungement, foreclosure prevention, justice court, to reform predatory lending, access to broadband. They also have resources for consumers – for example when they’re dealing with debt collectors. They also have guidance for legal observers at demonstrations or events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re listening to our show while driving, be careful! We don’t want you to get into a wreck. But if you do have a fender bender, this show will prepare you for what to do. Our guest is attorney Baskin Jones and we’re talking vehicle accidents today.Mississippi doesn’t have online voter registration. We do have online voter registration applications. So if you’re not registered to vote, go online and print out the application. Grab a forever stamp because today is the Deadline for mailed voter registration applications: All mailed voter registration applications must be postmarked by today – October 10th.. https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/2023%20Elections%20Calendar%20Final.pdfIf you are registered to vote but you have moved, like a certain new to MPB producer Abram, please make sure you have updated your voter registration online with your new address. https://www.msegov.com/sos/voter_registration/home/SearchIf you’re not sure if you’re registered, there’s a website to check for that too.All these links are at the Mississippi secretary of state’s website: sos.ms.govOur Mississippi Insurance Department has an auto accident checklist you could print off and keep in your car and also some words of wisdom about being prepared, what to do after an accident, and filing the claim with insurance. Jones Law Firm also has information on their social media:https://www.mid.ms.gov/consumers/auto-accident-checklist.aspx https://www.insureuonline.org/auto_accident_checklist.pdfhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063626497327Our Mississippi Insurance Department has a webpage with the legislation that has passed each year that deals with insurance.https://www.mid.ms.gov/legal/legislation.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wetlands, coastal development, fisheries, oil spills – they affect everyone on the planet but Mississippians, especially. We learn more about legal issues that impact us with our guest Professor Stephanie Showalter-Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/stephanie-showalter-otts/October 2 through 8th, 2023 is Climate Solutions Week. Reporting teams across the NPR Network have been searching the world for solutions to climate change. MPB is sharing what was found this week. So if what happens to our water is important to you, you’ll enjoy listing to MPB.https://www.npr.org/series/1199537689/climate-weekNational Sea Grant Law Center provides education to policy makers, practitioners, and laypersons. The staff also responds to research questions from the legal community and state and federal agencies. https://nsglc.olemiss.edu/ or on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/nsglcWe were lucky enough to have the Director Stephanie Showalter-Otts join us for In Legal Terms to discuss the National Sea Grant Law Center Tuesday, April 23, 2019 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625761fKeep America Beautiful: The Crying Indian (1970) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0sxwGlTLWwThe Shocking River Fire That Fueled the Creation of the EPA https://www.history.com/news/epa-earth-day-cleveland-cuyahoga-river-fire-clean-water-act     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about Your Rights on In Legal Terms. Many of your rights are determined by voting. Are you registered? How do you register? Our guest, Ruth O’Dell from the League of Women Voters Mississippi will give us some assistance in these areas.If you’d like to learn more about League of Women Voters, you could go to their website: https://www.lwv.org/ To learn about the League nearest you – just type in your zip code. Mississippi has 6 leagues: East Central, Gulf Coast, North Mississippi, Pine Belt, Golden Triangle, and Jackson Area within the state league. https://lwv-ms.org/As we get closer to the election, check out https://www.vote411.org/ to learn about your candidates.On the League of Women Voter’s website you can find information about expanding voter access, redistricting money in politics and fighting voter suppression. There’s also information about Health Care, The Environment, Censes, and Immigration. Also, In Legal Terms has a previous podcast with LWV: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-league-of-women-votersIt is so easy to find ALL the information about voting: https://sos.ms.gov/ You can find out how to register to vote, where to vote, your sample ballot, information about becoming a poll worker. What kind of ID do you need? https://www.sos.ms.gov/voter-id/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a new one today – we’ll learn about Urban Governance. What’s that you ask? Then you need to especially listen so you can be an informed citizen. Our guest is Professor Jade Craig https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/jade-craig/Any time you want to “talk to us” just use the MPB Public Media app. When you open the app, select Think Radio. Then go to the Menu and touch “talk to us”. You’ll get a selection of MPB programs and services you can connect with to leave a voice note or an email. We’d love to hear what you’re interested in for a show topic.I love reminding our listeners that our show is about you and your rights. If you’d like to be part of shaping “your rights” consider running for public office. If you need a suggestion on what that might look like head over to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website and look at their candidate qualifying forms. https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/candidate-qualifying-forms Shaping the state of Mississippi not only takes elected officials but it also takes government employees. In addition to the satisfaction of helping your neighbor, working for the state probably means you are covered by PERS – the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi. If you’d like more information:https://www.pers.ms.gov/ http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-pers-encore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each of our participants have been affected by a death caused by a drunk driver. We want to discourage you from drinking and driving. If you are stopped under suspicion of DUI you do have rights. Our guest attorney Francis Springer is going to tell us what those rights are. https://www.springerlawoffice.com/If you’d like some extra information about Driving Under the Influence, check out the Mississippi Bar website and their page about driving under the influence. Like did you know if a driver is under 21, they are defined as intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration level of 0.02?https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/driving-under-the-influence/A person who is over 21 and gets a DUI, if there’s anyone under 16 in the car, the driver is guilty of Child Endangerment also. I hope this hits home to anyone who considers driving after drinking.We’ve talked about what could happen if you’re charged after a first offense of DUI but did you know: states talk to each other. If you get a DUI in another state, Mississippi still knows about it. So don’t have a first offense then you won’t have a second.https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2015/title-63/chapter-11/section-63-11-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You sign contracts every day. Do you read them? Do you have to read them? What makes a contract. Learn with us from Professor Martin Edwards from the University of MS School of Law. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/martin-edwards/The Band Van Halen notoriously had a clause in their contract forbidding brown M&M’s.Insurance policies are contracts, but most of us rarely read them. What’s hidden in the fine print? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/contest-fine-print-contract-win-georgia-donelan-andrews-a8814311.htmlWe may think that contracts are a recent thing – but history scholars are Contract History Scholars Are Aware of a 4,300-Year-Old Written Purchase/Sale Agreement from 2300 BCE. So if you think you don’t need a written contract – folks have known for a while now that written contracts are useful.https://www.contractsafe.com/blog/six-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-history-of-contractsIf you’re a contracts fan AND a movie buff, you’ll want to watch these movies with contacts at the heart of their plot: Shrek Forever After, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Disney The Little Mermaid, and Willy Wonda and the Chocolate Factory.https://blog.axdraft.com/contract-management/6-iconic-legal-contracts-in-movies/Samuel L. Jackson - he has a clause that allows him to golf twice a week during movie shoots.Queen Latifah has included an anti-death clause in all her contracts; her quote: “If I die, I can’t be in the sequel,” she explained earlier this year.Julianna Margulies wouldn’t agree to star in The Good Wife drama unless her contract stated that she was allowed to wear a wig.Know your worth! https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/08/star-contract-clauses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our most popular topic on this program is about Estates! Wills, trusts, probate, wealth transfers. We’ve got attorney Samantha Moore from Butler Snow to answer our questions. https://www.butlersnow.com/professionals/samantha-mooreThe Mississippi Bar has: Where’s There’s a Will, There’s a Way article on their website: https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way/You can get expert information from facebook – sometimes. That is when you follow Butler Snow LLP. https://www.facebook.com/ButlerSnowLaw You can get even more information about the firm and out guest from their website: https://www.butlersnow.com/professionals/samantha-mooreIf you are still wondering why you need a will, read “Why You Need a Will” on Mississippi Legal Services website: https://www.mslegalservices.org/resource/why-you-need-a-will a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know one in five children in the US lives in a household with child support? Today, we’ll learn and get answers from Adjunct Professor and Chancellor for the Twentieth Chancery District, Place 2 Judge Troy Odum about child support in Mississippi.In 2018, 14.7 million children lived in households receiving child support payments, about 1 in 5 children in the US, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. The median child support amount received was $1,800 About 30% of parents who are owed child support payments get nothing, according to data from the Census Bureau.In 2017[1], the 5.4 million parents who were owed child support payments received 62% of the amount they were supposed to get, on average.https://usafacts.org/articles/how-much-child-support-do-parents-actually-receive/If you would like to learn more about child support, head to the Mississippi Heath and Human Services website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/child-support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about marriage and estate planning. Does your spouse get everything? What about assets you inherited from a first spouse – do they go to the 2nd spouse? Attorney Rick Courtney will answer my questions and yours. https://elderlawms.com/Social Security survivors benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. You can set up your “my social security account” at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drones are used today in construction, agriculture, real estate, insurance, food delivery; the list goes on. You need to know the laws concerning drones in cases one flies over you or you’d like to use one in your business. Our guests are co-directors of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi: Michelle Hanlon and Charles Stotler. https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/llm/llm-faculty/Extension for Real Life: the extension service for MS State University has a YouTube video and blog:  So, You Got a Drone. The post will help you to know what you can and can’t do with it.https://extension.msstate.edu/blog/so-you-got-droneWhere are resources on how you use your drone? Whether you’re a public safety drone operator, certificated remote pilot, model aircraft flyer, or a drone racer at https://www.faa.gov/uasBeginning September 16, 2023, all drone pilots who are required to register their UAS must operate in accordance with the rule on Remote ID. https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got attorney Charity Bruce from the MS Center for Justice talking about expungements. Who can get them? Why do you want one? https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/charity-bruce/601-352-2269https://mscenterforjustice.org/work/expungement/https://mscenterforjustice.org/shop/Voices of Mississippi https://mscenterforjustice.networkforgood.com/events/59721-voices-of-mississippi-benefit-concertAn immersive multimedia experience and concert event celebrating the people and the art of Mississippi through song, film, and live storytelling. Proceeds will support the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice. "Voices of Mississippi" combines blues, folk, gospel music, and spoken-word storytelling to paint a powerful portrait of the state’s contribution to American culture. The event features live musical performances integrated with film, audio recordings, and archival photographs -- all combining to tell a uniquely Mississippi story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it’s for population control or sport, Mississippi has rules and regulations concerning hunting and fishing. What are they? We’ll find out today from Major Chris Clark from the Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. https://www.mdwfp.com/North 662-563-6222South 601-783-2911Main number: 601-432-2400Wildlife: 601-432-2199Until September 30th it’s Frog Season in Mississippi with a Daily Bag Limit of 25 per night. It’s also Raccoon season with a limit of one per party per night. But the calendar flips September 1st.https://www.mdwfp.com/media/303438/2022-2023-hunting-seasons.pdfhttps://www.mdwfp.com/media/304469/2023-2024-hunting-seasons.pdfResidents who are blind, paraplegic, a multiple-amputee, adjudged 100% disabled by the Social Security Administration, or 100% service-connected disabled by the Veterans Administration or Railroad Retirement Board are NOT required to purchase a hunting or fishing license [MS. Code 49-7-5 and 49-7-9]. Residents exempt based on these criteria are required to have proof of residency, disability status or other physical impairment in their possession while engaged in hunting and fishing activities unless an exempt license is purchased. The Disabled Exempt license is an annual privilege.https://www.mdwfp.com/license/disabled-exempt-license/Register you boat https://www.mdwfp.com/law-enforcement/faq/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometime your need for financial information intersects with the need for legal assistance - that happens with Planned Giving. Our guest, Marc Littlecott, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and Charitable Gift Planning Professional, answers our questions.If you’d like to ask other money questions or listen to the questions of others, just tune into MPB’s Money Talks heard on MPB Think Radio Tuesdays at 9am Central from https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/ or listen to their podcast moneytalks.mpbonline.orgIf you’d like to leave a legacy to support a favorite charity, we have two suggestions: the MPB Foundation has information on mpbfoundation.org . Our guest is Marc C. Littlecott Advancement Director for Estate & Planned Giving for the University of Mississippi, University Development works with those who wish to leave a legacy to support Ole Miss. Check out their website umlegacy.orgMPB’s Money Talks discussed Community Foundations on a past broadcast. http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-community-foundations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year to everyone in Mississippi – by that I mean new laws. The laws voted in and signed during the previous legislative session have taken affect now and we’ll learn what they are with MPB’s Mississippi Edition, Executive Producer and former legislative reporter Kobee Vance. https://www.mpbonline.org/news/https://www.wjtv.com/news/politics/mississippi-politics/here-are-the-mississippi-laws-that-take-effect-july-1/https://desotocountynews.com/mississippi-news/new-mississippi-laws-effective-july-1/https://www.wxxv25.com/mississippi-has-new-laws-taking-effect-july-1-heres-what-you-need-to-know/https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-laws-medicaid-porn-ballots-ba9a656cfcc3d060df1e5379d4dce125and the Alabama law we might need to know https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2023/06/16/distracted-driving-bill-signed-into-law-by-gov-ivey/Podcasts of MPB's Mississippi Edition: https://www.mpbonline.org/news/mississippi-edition/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you’re a worker or a boss you may have employment law questions. We’re brought in employment law expert Attorney Chiquita Hall Jackson to answer them. We learn about discrimination and harassment and take questions. https://www.facebook.com/halljacksonandassociatespc/ (312)255-7105 https://www.hall-jacksonandassociates.com/Employment Law Guide - https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/elg/Labor laws and worker protection - https://www.usa.gov/labor-lawsLabor & Employment Law - https://www.msbar.org/inside-the-bar/sections/labor-employment-law/National Employment Lawyers Association - https://www.nela.org/US Dept of Labor: Occupational Safety and Heath Administration - https://www.osha.gov/US Equal Employment Opportunity commission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We learn about the newest US Supreme Court decisions that have been handed down. Our guestsattorney Amir Badat from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/staff/amir-badat/ https://www.naacpldf.org/support/attorney Max Meyers from the Mississippi Center for Justice https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/max-meyers/ https://mscenterforjustice.org/#signup Max's podcast with In Legal Terms: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-loanLast week, In Legal Terms was happy to have as our guest, ACLU – Mississippi executive directory Jarvis Dortch discussing voting rights. If that’s of interest to you, give our podcast a listen http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-voting-rights Or read the transcript found on our YouTube Channel’s recording – MPB Think Radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM_5QInXJsQ&t=4s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.