In Legal Terms

A new custody law went into effect on July 1st in Mississippi. Learn more about Family Law with attorney Matt Easterling from Roberson Easterling. If you’re interested in learning about other new laws in Mississippi, have we got some information for you – our J une 18th podcast with Clarion Ledger Reporter Bea Anuchi discussed some other new laws. She was also a guest on @Issue on MPB News July 6t...

I’m sure you’ve been hearing about America 250 but did you know that America 50 – Lafayette visits Mississippi was an event?! We’ll learn with historian Brother Rogers , formerly with Mississippi Department of Archives and History. At noon Wednesday, July 1, Brother Rogers presents “ Lafayette Visits Mississippi as the 'Guest of the Nation '” as part of the History Is Lunch series. In connection w...

Workplace injuries can destroy a family. What’s a Mississippian to do? We’ll learn with attorney Andre Ducote, from Morgan & Morgan what are our laws and options. Workers’ Compensation is our topic.  In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legal...

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast It’s almost the New Year! – for laws in Mississippi. We’re learn...

Civics is the study of government and citizenship, teaching people about their rights, responsibilities, and how to participate in their communities and nation. That’s the mission of our show also! Our guest is uniquely qualified to further that mission – Justice Randy “Bubba” Pierce former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice and former legislator. In Legal Terms, the show where we break d...

It's one of the most common phrases heard in television courtrooms.  But what exactly is hearsay? Why do judges sometimes exclude it? Why are there so many exceptions? We’ll learn with our guest is Professor Frank Rosenblatt from the Mississippi Christian University School of Law. Does all this lawyer talk make you want to attend law school? One of our past shows was with MC Law’s Dean J...

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org We've got a discussion about conspiracies, evidence, and public trust with attorney Francis Springer . Past podcasts with Francis: In Legal Terms: Ethics in the Afternoon In Legal Terms: In...

We’ll discuss community involvement, public participation, peaceful assembly, and why healthy democracies depend on citizens staying engaged long after Election Day ends. Today’s guest – State Director of Mississippi for Southern Poverty Law Center, Waikinya Clanton You may be entitled to compensation from our government. The U.S. Department of Justice . . . announced that as a part of the settlem...

Gun rights were among the first rights given to Americans. We’ll learn what that means for us today in 2026. Our guest is attorney Reed Martz from Freeland Martz with offices in Oxford and Chattanooga TN.  In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. leg...

If you are “elder” or have an elder in your life we hope you’ll have a listen to our show today. It’s one of our most popular. Our guest: Mississippi Elder Law and special needs attorney Richard Courtney. We can’t answer all your questions in our one hour today but I’m going to give you way to answer many of them. Our guest’s website has a FAQ section, has a blog, and helpful links. He’s also lite...

We’re talking about white collar crime today which often involves business owners, executives, accountants, and sometimes even lawyers. Our guest Merrida “Buddy” Coxwell from Coxwell and Associates will help us learn about this type of legal issue.  We’re so grateful Mr. Coxwell is able to join us today. His firm, Coxwell and Associates has placed a wealth of information on their website: cox...

We’re approaching new-laws-take-affect season. The MS Shield Law is one that has been signed by the governor. What does it mean for people who want to vote? Our guests, attorneys Ahmed Soussi , a senior staff attorney at the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Amir Badat , the founding partner of Badat Legal, will talk with us about it. Yallvote.ms MS Center for Justice League of Women Voters Mississ...

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org We’re calling today: Helping the Helpers. We’ll learn about the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program from The Mississippi Bar . Now, if you’re not a lawyer or a judge, I’m sure there will...

Our guest is Sierre Anton with the Mississippi Center for Justice . He works with the Economic Justice Campaign and he’ll tell us about Expungements. Who can get one, why, and how. Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Expungement, Non-Adjudication, Collateral Consequences. The MS Center for Justice has a great webpage with information about expungements . There’s a link to their detaile...

It’s deja vu all over again – we asked back General Counsel, Mississippi Department of Public Safety , Eric Brown because there were several new driving license regulations we couldn’t get to when he was here last. Didn’t we just have Eric on our show? Yes! Eric was on March 5th but we had so much we wanted to cover we brough him back today. You think you know the rules of the road? But do you hav...

It’s our most popular topic today! Estate planning – wills, probate, inheritance. Our guest is attorney Kelly Kyle from Kyle Wynn. We know you have questions – get them in now, our phones will fill up. Would you like to go to a good long, talk about estate planning for free? Kyle Wynn attorneys will have estate planning seminars April 28th through May 2nd in locations around the Jackson Metro area...

When do art and the law meet? Why during Turkey Hunting Season ! If you’re confused, stay with us to learn from our guests from the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks  MDWFP Wild Turkey Program Coordinator, Caleb Hinton, and South Region Administrator, Major Kallum Herrington In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a litt...

Mississippians continue to work toward stronger communities and better understanding when it comes to race. The legal profession is no different. Our guest is Magnolia Bar President Rafael Green . We’ll have a discussion about the past and the future.  In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Miss...

Who doesn’t want to be safe?!! We’re welcoming back to the show our guest General Counsel, Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Eric Brown. We’ll discuss our roads, licensing, and whatever you want to ask. Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Hardship License, Right‑of‑Way, Traffic Control Device Taxi - Yellow light clip yallvote.ms What does the Department of Public Safety do? What don’...

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Heirs’ Property, Tena...

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast We’re happy to bring back our guest today – Professor Jade Craig...

We’re getting close to Valentine’s Day so we’re going to talk about “Lawyers in Love” with guests, attorneys that are married to each other: Casey Creasey and Sam Creasey Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Partnership, Fiduciary Duty, and Equity What’s a legal way you can show your love? Have an estate plan. It’s not very loving to burden those you leave behind with the trouble of sorting...

Our guest today is Patricia Ice from Mississippi Immigration Rights Alliance. Let’s learn about immigration rights in Mississippi. In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians. hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider cont...

We’re glad to have attorney Dorsey Carson from The Carson Law Group join us to talk about legal stuff. In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms is / are: Civil Litigatio...

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org I’ve heard jokes about slipping and falling on banana peels. Is that really a thing? Are “slip and falls” a legal thing? Let’s find out from our guest attorney Baskin Jones . Mississippi Story Teller Tracy Carr was in one of our production studios recording with me and she told this amazing...