In Legal Terms

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In Legal Terms: National Sea Grant Law Center Apr 23, 2019

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Our guest is Stephanie Showalter Otts, Director of the National Sea Grant Law Center.

Located at the University Of Mississippi School Of Law, Ms. Showalter Otts discusses the center's legal research, outreach, education.

You can keep up with the Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant Legal Program onnline http://masglp.olemiss.edu/ on twitter https://twitter.com/msalseagrantlaw and on facebooik https://www.facebook.com/masglp

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In Legal Terms: Housing Apr 09, 2019

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Guest is Desiree Hensley, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Housing Clinic at the University of Mississippi School of Law.

Ms. Hensley will discuss and take questions on Housing.

On this broadcast:

Landlord tenant act
Security deposits
USDA loans Money Talks episode that discussed the subject: http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/money-talks/2018/08/21/money-talks-usda-rural-development/
Installment contracts

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In Legal Terms: Religious Freedom Apr 02, 2019

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Religious Freedom or Freedom from Religion?

What does the First Amendment say about religion? We talk about students and religion in schools.

Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

What about religious practices in public schools or public places?

Do students have the right to express their religious beliefs at school?

Can students express their religious beliefs during class?

Can students distribute religious material at school?

Can students form religious clubs at school?

Can students pray at school?

Is it okay to bring a Bible to school? Can it be used as a resource for an assignment?

Can students wear religious clothing or jewelry to school?

Can my city force my store or restaurant to close on Sunday (Blue Laws?).

Current events:

Utah teacher apologizes for Ash Wednesday cross incident https://www.apnews.com/07145585aaf44d4e8edaa389109a2cd7
Mississippi school tells teachers to remove religious items https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/03/23/mississippi-school-tells-teachers-to-remove_ap.html

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In Legal Terms: Employment Law Mar 26, 2019

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Do you know about a FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)?

What about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act), and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)? After this In Legal Term broadcast with attorney Louis Watson we hope you do! http://watsonnorris.com/attorneys/

Federal laws cover many employment matters in Mississippi. Know that there is a time limit to make a complaint.

U. S. Equal Employmnet Opportunity Commission https://www.eeoc.gov//

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In Legal Terms: Freedom of Speech Mar 12, 2019

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What's the difference between defamation, lies, exaggeration, and free speech?

And what is permissible in the eyes of the law? Professor Gershon instructs us and takes your questions.

Want to read more? Here are some websites:

Justice Thomas Wants The Court To ‘Reconsider’ Its First Amendment Jurisprudence https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/justice-thomas-wants-the-court-to-reconsider-its-first-amendment-jurisprudence/

New York Times Company v.Sullivan https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/39

Can An Opinion Be Defamatory? https://www.minclaw.com/legal-resource-center/what-is-defamation/can-opinion-defamatory/

Exploring Constitutional Law http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/lying.html

Constitution Check: Is lying ever protected by the First Amendment? https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/constitution-check-is-lying-ever-protected-by-the-first-amendment

Defamation and Social Media: What You Need To Know https://injury.findlaw.com/torts-and-personal-injuries/defamation-and-social-media--what-you-need-to-know.html

PARODY & SATIRE https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-speech-2/arts-first-amendment-overview/parody-satire/

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In Legal Terms: Wills and Probate Mar 05, 2019

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Attorney Kelly Kyle was our guest for this broadcast.

Mr. Kyle with Professor Richard Gershon to discuss avoiding probate, the importance of having a will, and updating that will.

Kelly http://www.kyle-wynn.com/r.-kelly-kyle.html has his own radio broadcast at Newstalk 1180 Tuesday mornings at 8:06 where he hosts "Peace of Mind Estate Planning."

Kyle Wynn & Associates has seminars coming up: http://www.kyle-wynn.com/seminar-registration.html

GERMANTOWN, Mississippi Thursday, March 21

MEMPHIS, Saturday, March 23

GULFPORT, Tuesday, April 2

OCEAN SPRINGS, Wednesday, April 3

DIAMONDHEAD, Thursday, April 4

MOSS POINT, Friday, April 5

OCEAN SPRINGS, Saturday, April 6

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In Legal Terms: VITA Clinics Feb 26, 2019

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Professor Donna Davis from the University of Mississippi School of Law discusses Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinics.

Ms. Davis also talk about the new tax law for 2018 income taxes.

Need help preparing your taxes? https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $55,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

VITA and TCE sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations across the country. To locate the nearest VITA or TCE site near you, use the VITA Locator Tool https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ or call 800-906-9887.

We took a question about Section 199A deductions: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-provision-11011-section-199a-qualified-business-income-deduction-faqs

Where can you get a free lunch or a good deal on tax day? https://www.offers.com/blog/post/tax-day-freebies/

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In Legal Terms: Custody Feb 19, 2019

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Guest Katherine Shireman, attorney with the Seymour Law Firm in Biloxi discusses child custody with our listeners.

Ms. Shiremen has worked in the past with Mission First, which provides legal aid, a medical clinic, a dental clinic and after school programs for the community in Jackson. https://www.missionfirst.org/ She currently works for the Seymour Law Firm in Biloxi https://www.seymourlawms.com/

In Legal Terms has covered Child Custody on other episodes: on November 13, 2018 http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2018/11/13/in-legal-terms-child-custody-in-mississippi/ and on April 17, 2018 http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/in-legal-terms/2018/04/17/in-legal-terms-child-custody-factors/

From the MS Bar: Child Custody: Considering the Best Interest of the Child https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/child-custody-considering-the-best-interest-of-the-child/

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In Legal Terms: Criminal Justice System Feb 12, 2019

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Attorney and Adjunct Professor Tiffany Kilpatrick was the guest for the show that discussed the criminal justice system.

https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/tiffany-kilpatrick/

Steps in the process: arrest, arraignment, Indictment, bail, trial

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