In Legal Terms

Guest were from North Mississippi Rural Legal Services and discussed the free, civil legal services and representation that they provide.  http://nmrls.com/ Al Cutturini, Director of Elder Law Services Ben Wilkerson, LITC Director and Managing Attorney Stephanie Golbert, law student Sttate-wide Intake Hotline1-800-498-1804 http://mslegalservices.orgMS Center for Legal Services http://mscenterforlegalservices.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Jim Hood, Attorney General of Mississippi talks about the mission of his office. http://www.ago.state.ms.us/ 601-359-3680Consumer Protection Division of the AG's Office: 1-800-281-4418Mentioned in the broadcast: Department of Human Services:  http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/   601-359-4500 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest expert, attorney Francis Springer  https://www.springerlawoffice.com/about/, answered calls about the alcohol laws in Mississippi.Departmen of Revenue for the State of Mississippi: Tobacco, Beer, and Alcholo FAQs http://www.dor.ms.gov/Pages/ABC-QA.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host Java Chatman and Professor Richard Gershon talk about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest  attorney James Simpson took listener calls on Employment Law. http://www.allensummers.com/attorneys/jamessimpson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Professor Ron Rychlak https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/ronald-j-rychlak/and Professor Richard Gershon discuss the new sports betting laws with today's host, Jay White. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: construction law attorney and adjunct professor David Mockbee.  https://www.mhdlaw.com/attorney-profiles/david-mockbee/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Kristine Simpson, new director of the University of Mississippi Law School's Pro Bono Initiative. https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics/pro-bono-initiative/Here is the calendar of mini-clinics the program offers where student and attorney volunteers and clients can meet https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics/pro-bono-initiative/Here is the link to 30 free law clincs around the state held in June during Access to Justice Month https://courts.ms.gov/newsite2/news/2018/05.24.18Legal%20clinics%20statewide%20June.phpMississippi Center for Legal Services 1-800-498-1804 http://www.mscenterforlegalservices.org/Federal Court forms: http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Professor Ben Cooper suggests ways to select a lawyer. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/benjamin-p-cooper/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Reasons You SHOULD Participate in Jury Duty The American jury trial is a constitutional right. The jury trial is a vital part of America’s system of checks and balances. The founding fathers included jury trials in the constitution because jury trials prevent tyranny. Trial by jury is a unique part of America’s democracy. Jury trials provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in the process of governing. Jury trials educate jurors about the justice system. Jury trials provide a method of peaceful dispute resolution. Jury trials off­er the voice of the people to the civil and criminal justice systems. Jurors exemplify the principle of equality. Jurors learn the value of deliberation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Professor Rebecca Morgan discusses Elder Law. http://www.stetson.edu/law/faculty/morgan-rebecca-c/Find a service near you: Mississippi Areas on Aging  http://www.caremississippi.org/list10_mississippi_Aging_Services_senior_centers.htmHow to start a conversation about end of life wishes https://theconversationproject.org/Elder Consumer Protection videos http://www.stetson.edu/law/academics/elder/ecpp/Mississippi Advance Health Care Directive http://www.health.msstate.edu/healthcenter/forms/advance_healthcare_directive.pdfMississippi Department of Human Services: Vulnerable Person Abuse Hotline 1-844-737-6282Mississippi Department of Health: Division of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification complaint line: 1-800-227-7308 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Professor Hans Sinha discusses the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016.The bill expands the responsibilities of the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate and prosecute criminal civil rights statutes violations that occurred before 1980 and resulted in a death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest: Chancery Court Judge Haydn Roberts explains child custody factors - Albright Factors.https://www.rankincounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=39More information: The Better Chancery Practive Blog: Judge Larry Primeaux's Blog about Practive in Mississippi's Chancery Courts https://betterchancery.com/2010/07/19/trial-by-checklist-child-custody-factors/A caller also asked about the Mississippi Commission for Judicial Performance http://www.judicialperformance.ms.gov/Pages/Home.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Cliff Johnson, Assistant Professor of Law and Director , MacArthur Justice Centerhttps://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics/macarthur-justice-clinic/American Civil Liberties - Mississippi https://www.aclu-ms.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Andre' de Gruy, Director of the Office of State Public Defender, discusses Public Defenders in Mississippi. http://www.ospd.ms.gov/index.htmWe learned about the Mississippi Public Defender Task Force report released recently. https://courts.ms.gov/Newsite2/news/2018/03.18.18Indigent%20defense.php Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.