In Legal Terms

Guest: John J. Green, Ph. D.  Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology  Director, Center for Population Studies & Society and Health Minor     Affiliated Faculty, School of Law  The University of Mississippi http://cps.olemiss.edu/ Be ready to be counted, Mississippi! April 1st, 2020 Census Day https://2020census.gov/ Kids Count in Mississippi...

Our guest is Charles Stotler, an Associate Director of the LL.M. Program in Air and Space Law and Research Counsel to the National Center for Remote Sensing, Air and Space Law.  https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/charles-stotler/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we begin the year 2020, familiarize yourself with contracts to protect yourself and understand your agreement. Professor Richard Gershon reviews contracts for us: Contracts don't always need to be written out, but having them in writing makes the agreement clearer to all parties. Illegal contracts aren't enforceable Contract = Promise and adequate consideration Counter offers negate previous of...

Guest attorney Francis Springer of Springer Law Office, a former Deputy Sheriff, gave helpful tips in case you or a family member run into trouble with law enforcement this holiday season. https://www.springerlawoffice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Associate Dean Stacy Lantagne, Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law discusses copyrights, trademarks, and fair use of created media. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/stacey-lantagne/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Bette Bradley, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Scholarships at the University of Mississippi School of Law and Jason Derrick, Professor and Chair of the Admissions Committee at the University of Mississippi School of Law Topics covered: what are requirements for getting into law school admission tests traditional and non-traditional students employment after school the American Bar...

Guest: attorney Kelly Kyle, co-author of the book " How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs, Medicaid Secrets: Mississippi Edition ".  Kyle Wynn & Associates Registration for an estate planning seminar Saturday, December 7, 10:00 AM, at Courtyard by Marriott, 106 Baptist Drive, MADISON, MS http://www.kyle-wynn.com/seminar-registration.html Hosted on Acast....

What can you do in the next few weeks to get ready for filing your 2019 income taxes? organize your information itemized deductions charitable contributions medical expenses estimated taxes retirement contributions 529 plans Host Professor Richard Gershon is the author of several books and articles on taxation and legal education. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/richard-gershon/ Hosted o...

Our guest was Desiree Hensley, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Housing Clinic https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/desiree-hensley/ We learned about Security deposits, lease agreements, tenant and landlord rights, and discrimination. For additional information go to The Housing and Urban Development website for frequently asked questions: hud.gov/faqs University of Mississippi...

Guests: Adam Kilgore, General Counsel of The Mississippi Bar and Kate Margolis an Attorney with the firm of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Helpful websites: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/ https://www.ago.state.ms.us/victims/scams/ If you have concerns about whether something is legitimate or a scam, or you suspect that you have become a victim of a scam, please contact the C onsumer Protection...

Guest: MS Supreme Court Justice Randy Pierce, Director of the Mississippi Judicial College.  Our show aims to provide knowledge and answer questions about our legal system in Mississippi. The Judicial College provides continuing legal judicial education and training for supreme court justices; court of appeal judges; chancery, circuit, county, justice and municipal court judges; youth court j...

Do you need a REAL ID? Where do you get one? Why do you get one? NEW DATE: Beginning  May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. https://www.tsa.gov/real-id The REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for...

Guest André de Gruy, the State Defender from the Office of State Public Defender http://www.ospd.ms.gov/CapStaff/Andre.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Marie Cope from the University of Mississippi School of Law talks about the Transactional Clinic staffed by UM Law Students and the business law assistance they provide. The Clinic assists those with low income. Possible steps may include registering with the Secretary of State's Office, creating a LLC, getting a tax id number, and filing 10-23 IRA applications. The public is invited to...

Guest: Patricia Ice, Legal Project Director at Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance  We learned about the work of MIRA and the ramifications to families from the August 2019 immigration raids in MIssissippi. To support the work of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance: www.yourmira.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest for the show: Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project http://www.mvlp.net/ 2014 Mississippi Code Title 97 – CRIMES Chapter 3 - CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON § 97-3-2 - Crimes of violence defined https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2014/title-97/chapter-3/section-97-3-2/ Know Your Rights: Mississippi Volunteer Lawy...

Guests for the show: Mississippi Bar Association: Deputy General Counsel Missye Scott and General Counsel Adam Kilgore Listeners called in for this show! They all wanted to know how to find a lawyer for their situation. Advice given: ask your friends! (check the yellow pages?) Advice from the Mississippi Bar Association https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/how-to-select-a-lawyer/ Attorney Ethics w...

Guest expert Professor Hans Sinha joins Professor Richard Gershon to discuss Double Jeopardy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Richard Gershon explains the regulations around making contributions and withdrawals from retirement accounts such as 401Ks, IRAs, and Roth IRAs. ·      Professor Gershon is the author of several books and articles on taxation and legal education. In 2019 he published the seventh edition of “A Student’s Guide to the Internal Revenue Code (with Professor Jeff...

Guests: Professor Farish Percy https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/e-farish-percy/ and attorney Jesse Mitchell  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mitchell-Firm-P/222171121849298 PROPERTY OWNER LIABILITY — Senate Bill 2901 , called the "Landowners Protection Act," says that anyone who owns, leases, operates, or maintains a commercial property in Mississippi will not be liable for any in...

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 sen...

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 L...

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.

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

Guest Richard Courtney of Courtney Elder Law Associates, a division of Frascogna Courtney, PLLC is the guest. Additional information (videos and access to Richard Courtney's Essential Planning Guide for Special Needs Children & Adults) can be found on Mr. Courtney's website: elderlawms.org Phone number 601-987-3000 January 1st, 2020 Mississippi's GAP Act become effective. GAP Act, for “guard a...