In Legal Terms

On today's show, we are going to talk about tax reform and look closely at the proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that is being debated in Congress with our special guest, Donna Davis, a professor of tax law at the University of MS School of Law. Tax reform can be a political and highly partisan issue but we are going to take the politics out of it and just talk about what the proposed tax reform would do, how it would affect you, how it could affect your small business, and how it could affect your employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we will talk with David Calder, a clinical professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law, and Erin Smith, a volunteer for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program in Oxford about Legal Issues Affecting Children and the CASA Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is National Pro Bono Week, a week to highlight all of the free legal services provided to individuals who otherwise could not afford them, so today, we talked with Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, the executive director of the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project about the services they provide , where and how you can contact them, and what it takes to qualify for free legal services through the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on In Legal Terms we talked about gun rights and the Second Amendment. Our special guest was Francis Springer, an attorney in the Jackson-metro area who previously worked as a deputy sheriff. We discussed what rights you have, what Mississippi law allows, and what restrictions are imposed on you as a gun owner. We also looked at bump stocks like the ones used in the recent shooting in Las Vegas to see if they are legal in MS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of In Legal Terms, we’re going to talk about the Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act, better known as HB 1523 with our guest Jennifer Riley Collins, Executive Director of the ACLU of Mississippi. We’ll explore what this law says, what it means to you, and where the legal challenges to HB 1523 stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we are talking about the First Amendment, the law best known for giving us our right to free speech. We’ll talk about what the law means, when it applies, and answer your questions about your right to free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Property Law is a subject that will affect many people in some way throughout their lifetime and today on In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights, we will look at the do's and don'ts of Property Law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest was Deborah H. Bell, Associate Dean for Clinical Programs and Professor of Law, at the University of Mississippi School of Law  to take questions concerning divorce and alimony.Today, episode on Family Law took calls on divorce, allimony, and property division. The Access to Justice website was mentioned: https://www.justice.gov/atj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we’ll talk with the Dean of the Univerisity of Mississippi School of Law, Susan Duncan,about restorative justice, an approach to justice that personalizes the crime by having the victims and the offenders mediate a restitution agreement to the satisfaction of each, as well as involving the community. If you would like to read more about this philosophy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restorative_justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey Lantagne, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of MS School of Law explains copyright law and takes questions. If your question didn't get answered or you want to register a copyright: https://www.copyright.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 13 years as the General Counsel for The Mississippi Bar, Adam Kilgore, and University of Mississippi Professor Richard Gershon take calls and discuss attorney ethics, how to file a complaint about an attorney, and the Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct..https://www.msbar.org/If you are concerned that your attorney or an attorney you have come in contact with may have committed an ethics violation you may contact the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) to inquire about the possibility of filing a Bar Complaint.  CAP may be contacted by telephone at (601) 948-2344; by email at gwaddle@msbar.org; or by mail:Consumer Assistance ProgramPost Office Box 2168Jackson, Mississippi 39225-2168 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How soon do you need to tell an employer you were injured on the job? What are the benefits available if you’re injured? Who pays for Worker’s Compensation? Our guest Jennie Eichelberger, of the Eichelberger Law Firm in Jackson answers questions and explains Worker’s Compensation in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of In Legal Terms our guest was Professor Cathy Janasie from the MS School of Law. Prof. Janasie teaches law school classes covering Water Law, Agricultural Law, and Fish & Game Regulation, among others. She’s also been a Research Analyst with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Along with Professor Richard Gershon they discuss fish and game laws in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Richard A. Courtney, Certified Elder Law Attorney, speaks with us about why we need Estate Planning, what an Advanced Healthcare Directive is, and why a Durable Power of Attorney is important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you buy an airline ticket or cruise passage, you enter into a contract. What does that contract cover? Does an airline owe you compensation if they overbook? Does a cruise ship have to give you a refund if there is a mechanical failure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.