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In Legal Terms: Pro Bono Initiative May 29, 2018

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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.php

Mississippi Center for Legal Services 1-800-498-1804 http://www.mscenterforlegalservices.org/

Federal Court forms: http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms

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In Legal Terms: Do You Need a Lawyer May 22, 2018

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Guest Professor Ben Cooper suggests ways to select a lawyer. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/benjamin-p-cooper/

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In Legal Terms: 10 Reasons You SHOULD Participate in Jury Duty May 15, 2018

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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.

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In Legal Terms: Elder Law May 08, 2018

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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.htm

How 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.pdf

Mississippi Department of Human Services: Vulnerable Person Abuse Hotline 1-844-737-6282

Mississippi Department of Health: Division of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification complaint line: 1-800-227-7308

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In Legal Terms: Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Apr 24, 2018

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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.

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In Legal Terms: Child Custody Factors Apr 17, 2018

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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

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In Legal Terms: MacArthur Justice Center Apr 10, 2018

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Guest: Cliff Johnson, Assistant Professor of Law and Director , MacArthur Justice Center

https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/clinics/macarthur-justice-clinic/

American Civil Liberties - Mississippi https://www.aclu-ms.org/

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In Legal Terms: Public Defenders Apr 03, 2018

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Guest Andre' de Gruy, Director of the Office of State Public Defender, discusses Public Defenders in Mississippi. http://www.ospd.ms.gov/index.htm

We learned about the Mississippi Public Defender Task Force report released recently. https://courts.ms.gov/Newsite2/news/2018/03.18.18Indigent%20defense.php

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In Legal Terms: Avoiding Probate Mar 27, 2018

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Our guest, attorney R. Kelly Kyle from the Kyle- Winn Law Firm answered questions on the best way to avoid probate after a death. http://www.kyle-wynn.com/r.-kelly-kyle.html

Mr. Kyle also hosts hosts "Peace of Mind Estate Planning" http://www.kyle-wynn.com/radio.htmlon WJNT 1180 every Tuesday morning.

Upcoming seminars on estate planning hosted by Kelly Kyle:

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Ocean Springs, Holiday Inn Express, 7301 Washington Ave., Wed. April 4, 10:00 AM

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Pascagoula, Hilton Garden Inn, 2703 Denny Avenue, Friday, April 6, 10:00 AM
Pascagoula, Hilton Garden Inn, 2703 Denny Avenue, Friday, April 6, 2:30 PM
Gulfport, Holiday Inn, 9515 US 49, Saturday, April 7, 10:00 AM

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In Legal Terms: 2017 Taxes Mar 20, 2018

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Professor Richard Gershon of the University of Mississippi School of Law answers tax law questions. 2017 tax returns and owed tax payments are due Tuesday, April 17th, 2018.

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