In Legal Terms

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In Legal Terms: Family Law Sep 19, 2017

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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

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In Legal Terms: Restorative Justice Sep 12, 2017

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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

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In Legal Terms: Copyright Law Sep 05, 2017

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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/

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Attorney Ethics Aug 29, 2017

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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 Program
Post Office Box 2168
Jackson, Mississippi 39225-2168

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Worker’s Compensation Aug 23, 2017

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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.

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Fish and Game Law Aug 16, 2017

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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.

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Estate Planning Aug 09, 2017

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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.

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Travel Legal Rights Aug 02, 2017

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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?

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Social Security Disability Law Jul 27, 2017

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Do you know the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income Benefits? Our guest, attorney Angela Davis-Morris from the Davis-Morris Law Firm answers questions about Social Security Disability Law on this edition of In Legal Terms.

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Legal Current Events in Mississippi Jul 19, 2017

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In Legal Terms discusses the new laws passed by the Mississippi Legislature that took effect July 1, 2017. Buckle up in your vehicle. Domestic violence as grounds for divorce. Small breweries can sell limited quantities of beer directly to customers on site.

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