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We talk about Your Rights on In Legal Terms. Many of your rights are determined by voting. Are you registered? How do you register? Our guest, Ruth O’Dell from the League of Women Voters Mississippi will give us some assistance in these areas. If you’d like to learn more about League of Women Voters, you could go to their website: https://www.lwv.org/ To learn about the League nearest you – just type in your zip code. Mississippi has 6 leagues: East Central, Gulf Coast, North Mississippi, Pine Belt, Golden Triangle, and Jackson Area within the state league. https://lwv-ms.org/ As we get closer to the election, check out https://www.vote411.org/ to learn about your candidates. On the League of Women Voter’s website you can find information about expanding voter access, redistricting money in politics and fighting voter suppression. There’s also information about Health Care, The Environment, Censes, and Immigration. Also, In Legal Terms has a previous podcast with LWV: http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-league-of-women-voters It is so easy to find ALL the information about voting: https://sos.ms.gov/ You can find out how to register to vote, where to vote, your sample ballot, information about becoming a poll worker. What kind of ID do you need? https://www.sos.ms.gov/voter-id/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a new one today – we’ll learn about Urban Governance. What’s that you ask? Then you need to especially listen so you can be an informed citizen. Our guest is Professor Jade Craig https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/jade-craig/ Any time you want to “talk to us” just use the MPB Public Media app. When you open the app, select Think Radio. Then go to the Menu and touch “talk to us”. You’ll get a selection of MPB programs and services you can connect with to leave a voice note or an email. We’d love to hear what you’re interested in for a show topic. I love reminding our listeners that our show is about you and your rights. If you’d like to be part of shaping “your rights” consider running for public office. If you need a suggestion on what that might look like head over to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s website and look at their candidate qualifying forms. https://www.sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/candidate-qualifying-forms Shaping the state of Mississippi not only takes elected officials but it also takes government employees. In addition to the satisfaction of helping your neighbor, working for the state probably means you are covered by PERS – the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi. If you’d like more information: https://www.pers.ms.gov/ http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-pers-encore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each of our participants have been affected by a death caused by a drunk driver. We want to discourage you from drinking and driving. If you are stopped under suspicion of DUI you do have rights. Our guest attorney Francis Springer is going to tell us what those rights are. https://www.springerlawoffice.com/ If you’d like some extra information about Driving Under the Influence, check out the Mississippi Bar website and their page about driving under the influence. Like did you know if a driver is under 21, they are defined as intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration level of 0.02? https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/driving-under-the-influence/ https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2015/title-63/chapter-11/section-63-11-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You sign contracts every day. Do you read them? Do you have to read them? What makes a contract. Learn with us from Professor Martin Edwards from the University of MS School of Law. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/martin-edwards/ The Band Van Halen notoriously had a clause in their contract forbidding brown M&M’s. Insurance policies are contracts, but most of us rarely read them. What’s hidden in the fine print? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/contest-fine-print-contract-win-georgia-donelan-andrews-a8814311.html We may think that contracts are a recent thing – but history scholars are Contract History Scholars Are Aware of a 4,300-Year-Old Written Purchase/Sale Agreement from 2300 BCE. So if you think you don’t need a written contract – folks have known for a while now that written contracts are useful. https://www.contractsafe.com/blog/six-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-history-of-contracts If you’re a contracts fan AND a movie buff, you’ll want to watch these movies with contacts at the heart of their plot: Shrek Forever After, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Disney The Little Mermaid, and Willy Wonda and the Chocolate Factory. https://blog.axdraft.com/contract-management/6-iconic-legal-contracts-in-movies/ Samuel L. Jackson - he has a clause that allows him to golf twice a week during movie shoots. Queen Latifah has included an anti-death clause in all her contracts; her quote: “If I die, I can’t be in the sequel,” she explained earlier this year. Julianna Margulies wouldn’t agree to star in The Good Wife drama unless her contract stated that she was allowed to wear a wig. Know your worth! https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/08/star-contract-clauses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our most popular topic on this program is about Estates! Wills, trusts, probate, wealth transfers. We’ve got attorney Samantha Moore from Butler Snow to answer our questions. https://www.butlersnow.com/professionals/samantha-moore The Mississippi Bar has: Where’s There’s a Will, There’s a Way article on their website: https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way/ You can get expert information from facebook – sometimes. That is when you follow Butler Snow LLP. https://www.facebook.com/ButlerSnowLaw You can get even more information about the firm and out guest from their website: https://www.butlersnow.com/professionals/samantha-moore If you are still wondering why you need a will, read “Why You Need a Will” on Mississippi Legal Services website: https://www.mslegalservices.org/resource/why-you-need-a-will a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know one in five children in the US lives in a household with child support? Today, we’ll learn and get answers from Adjunct Professor and Chancellor for the Twentieth Chancery District, Place 2 Judge Troy Odum about child support in Mississippi. https://usafacts.org/articles/how-much-child-support-do-parents-actually-receive/ If you would like to learn more about child support, head to the Mississippi Heath and Human Services website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/child-support/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Legal Terms has been so grateful that Richard Courtney has been a guest on our show to discuss Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Law and other topics. You’ll find links to all his broadcasts on the information for this recording. In Legal Terms is heard live Tuesdays at 10am Central on MPB Think Radio and at mpb online / radio https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/ 08/16/2023 Marriage & Estates http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-marriage-estate-planning 05/02/2023 National Elder Law Month http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-national-elder-law-month 11/20/2022 Trustees http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-trustees 03/08/2022 Wills http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-with-richard-courtney 10/12/2021Elder Abuse http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-elder-abuse 04/13/2021 Executors http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-executor 10/27/2020 Special Needs Law http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-special-needs-law 07/02/2019 Gap Act http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-gap-act 05/14/2019 Wills and Probate http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-and-probate-and-executors 08/08/2017 Estate Planning http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625766b 10/28/2016 Special Needs Law Month http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625768b 8/23/2022 In Legal Terms: Estate Planning http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-estate-planning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about marriage and estate planning. Does your spouse get everything? What about assets you inherited from a first spouse – do they go to the 2nd spouse? Attorney Rick Courtney will answer my questions and yours. https://elderlawms.com/ Social Security survivors benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. You can set up your “my social security account” at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drones are used today in construction, agriculture, real estate, insurance, food delivery; the list goes on. You need to know the laws concerning drones in cases one flies over you or you’d like to use one in your business. Our guests are co-directors of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi: Michelle Hanlon and Charles Stotler. https://law.olemiss.edu/academics-programs/llm/llm-faculty/ Extension for Real Life: the extension service for MS State University has a YouTube video and blog: So, You Got a Drone. The post will help you to know what you can and can’t do with it. https://extension.msstate.edu/blog/so-you-got-drone Where are resources on how you use your drone? Whether you’re a public safety drone operator, certificated remote pilot, model aircraft flyer, or a drone racer at https://www.faa.gov/uas Beginning September 16, 2023, all drone pilots who are required to register their UAS must operate in accordance with the rule on Remote ID. https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got attorney Charity Bruce from the MS Center for Justice talking about expungements. Who can get them? Why do you want one? https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/charity-bruce/ 601-352-2269 https://mscenterforjustice.org/work/expungement/ https://mscenterforjustice.org/shop/ Voices of Mississippi https://mscenterforjustice.networkforgood.com/events/59721-voices-of-mississippi-benefit-concert An immersive multimedia experience and concert event celebrating the people and the art of Mississippi through song, film, and live storytelling. Proceeds will support the work of the Mississippi Center for Justice. "Voices of Mississippi" combines blues, folk, gospel music, and spoken-word storytelling to paint a powerful portrait of the state’s contribution to American culture. The event features live musical performances integrated with film, audio recordings, and archival photographs -- all combining to tell a uniquely Mississippi story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it’s for population control or sport, Mississippi has rules and regulations concerning hunting and fishing. What are they? We’ll find out today from Major Chris Clark from the Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. https://www.mdwfp.com/ North 662-563-6222 South 601-783-2911 Main number: 601-432-2400 Wildlife: 601-432-2199 Until September 30th it’s Frog Season in Mississippi with a Daily Bag Limit of 25 per night. It’s also Raccoon season with a limit of one per party per night. But the calendar flips September 1st. https://www.mdwfp.com/media/303438/2022-2023-hunting-seasons.pdf https://www.mdwfp.com/media/304469/2023-2024-hunting-seasons.pdf Residents who are blind, paraplegic, a multiple-amputee, adjudged 100% disabled by the Social Security Administration, or 100% service-connected disabled by the Veterans Administration or Railroad Retirement Board are NOT required to purchase a hunting or fishing license [MS. Code 49-7-5 and 49-7-9]. Residents exempt based on these criteria are required to have proof of residency, disability status or other physical impairment in their possession while engaged in hunting and fishing activities unless an exempt license is purchased. The Disabled Exempt license is an annual privilege. https://www.mdwfp.com/license/disabled-exempt-license/ Register you boat https://www.mdwfp.com/law-enforcement/faq/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometime your need for financial information intersects with the need for legal assistance - that happens with Planned Giving. Our guest, Marc Littlecott, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and Charitable Gift Planning Professional, answers our questions. If you’d like to ask other money questions or listen to the questions of others, just tune into MPB’s Money Talks heard on MPB Think Radio Tuesdays at 9am Central from https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/ or listen to their podcast moneytalks.mpbonline.org If you’d like to leave a legacy to support a favorite charity, we have two suggestions: the MPB Foundation has information on mpbfoundation.org . Our guest is Marc C. Littlecott Advancement Director for Estate & Planned Giving for the University of Mississippi, University Development works with those who wish to leave a legacy to support Ole Miss. Check out their website umlegacy.org MPB’s Money Talks discussed Community Foundations on a past broadcast. http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-community-foundations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year to everyone in Mississippi – by that I mean new laws. The laws voted in and signed during the previous legislative session have taken affect now and we’ll learn what they are with MPB’s Mississippi Edition, Executive Producer and former legislative reporter Kobee Vance. https://www.mpbonline.org/news/ https://www.wjtv.com/news/politics/mississippi-politics/here-are-the-mississippi-laws-that-take-effect-july-1/ https://desotocountynews.com/mississippi-news/new-mississippi-laws-effective-july-1/ https://www.wxxv25.com/mississippi-has-new-laws-taking-effect-july-1-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-laws-medicaid-porn-ballots-ba9a656cfcc3d060df1e5379d4dce125 and the Alabama law we might need to know https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2023/06/16/distracted-driving-bill-signed-into-law-by-gov-ivey/ Podcasts of MPB's Mississippi Edition: https://www.mpbonline.org/news/mississippi-edition/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you’re a worker or a boss you may have employment law questions. We’re brought in employment law expert Attorney Chiquita Hall Jackson to answer them. We learn about discrimination and harassment and take questions. https://www.facebook.com/halljacksonandassociatespc/ (312)255-7105 https://www.hall-jacksonandassociates.com/ Employment Law Guide - https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/elg/ Labor laws and worker protection - https://www.usa.gov/labor-laws Labor & Employment Law - https://www.msbar.org/inside-the-bar/sections/labor-employment-law/ National Employment Lawyers Association - https://www.nela.org/ US Dept of Labor: Occupational Safety and Heath Administration - https://www.osha.gov/ US Equal Employment Opportunity commission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We learn about the newest US Supreme Court decisions that have been handed down. Our guests https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/staff/amir-badat/https://www.naacpldf.org/support/https://mscenterforjustice.org/mcj_team/max-meyers/https://mscenterforjustice.org/#signuphttp://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-loan Last week, In Legal Terms was happy to have as our guest, ACLU – Mississippi executive directory Jarvis Dortch discussing voting rights. If that’s of interest to you, give our podcast a listen http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-voting-rights Or read the transcript found on our YouTube Channel’s recording – MPB Think Radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM_5QInXJsQ&t=4s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It always seems to be an election year for something. This summer is no exception. Today we will learn what we need to know to protect each of our votes with help from our guest Jarvis Dortch, Executive Director ACLU Mississippi. https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/biographies/jarvis-dortch-executive-director https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/campaigns/let-people-vote https://www.aclu-ms.org/en/news/fight-against-gerrymandering-mississippi In Legal Terms loves to provide information for you on what your rights are. We talked about voting on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Voting During a Pandemic http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-voting-during-a-pandemic and on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Election Day 2020 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-election-day-2020 ACLU Mississippi professionals have taught us our rights concerning free speech and L G B T Q + rights. Look for those podcasts Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Protests http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-protests and Tuesday, October 11, 2022 LGBTQ+ http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-lgbtq We’ve talked about the recent Supreme Court decision concerning Alabama voting rights, we’ll learn what else the US Supreme Court has decided on next week’s June 20th, 2023 show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s election day – I hope you’ll exercise your civic duty and vote. Our guest is an elected official that is NOT up for re-election just now – it’s Hinds County Justice Court Judge Kenny Lewis. We’ve also got Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods. https://courts.ms.gov/trialcourts/justicecourt/justicecourt.php Judge Kenny Lewis http://www.hindscountyms.com/court-systems/justice-court-judges/district-4 Justice Court Clerk Patricia Woods http://www.hindscountyms.com/departments/justice-court Manual for Justice Court: https://mjc.olemiss.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/134/2020/06/Manual-for-Mississippi-Justice-Courts-2021.pdf Training from Judicial College. Our podcast 10/29/2019 In Legal Terms: MS Judicial College http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-ms-judicial-college Mississippi Center for Justice https://mscenterforjustice.org/ Podcast: 1/15/2019 In Legal Terms: League of Women Voters http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-league-of-women-voters https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/ed_pubs/pubs/2021JD/Entire%20Directory%20and%20Court%20Calendar.pdf If you get to the poll and don’t have your current ID: https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/voter_id/expired_form.pdf https://sos.ms.gov/press/november-8-election-day-reminders https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/voter_id/What_if_I_dont_have.pdf After you go to sos.ms.gov to see what your races are https://sos.ms.gov/elections-voting/polling-place-locator you can go to vote 411.org The League of Women voters sent out questionnaires to candidates. They’ve put word for word the responses. Learn a little bit about your judges – who took the time to reply – so you’ll be an informed voter. https://www.vote411.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to change your name? How do you do it in Mississippi? Who do you need to tell? Our guest Chancery Court Judge Troy Odom gives us the details. https://www.rankincounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=39 Instructions for PRO-SE Adult Name Change Petitions (without an attorney) from DeSoto County https://www.desotocountyms.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4600/Instructions-ProSe-Name-Change-Adult?bidId= MISSISSIPPI NAME CHANGE GUIDELINES Procedures may vary by county. If you have any questions, please contact the ACLU of Mississippi TEAP Advocacy Coordinator https://www.aclu-ms.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/namechange_roadmap_aclu_teap_03_0.pdf Questions: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi is the birthplace of American Music so it’s appropriate for us to talk about Copyright law and music. Our guest, Professor Stacey Lantagne discusses current events and gives us tips. https://wne.edu/law/faculty-and-staff/faculty.cfm?uid=1567 Here are some of the songs that were part of famous music copyright cases: Vanilla Ice Robin Thicke BEATLES 2LiveCrew LED ZEPPELIN ED SHEERAN Michael Bolton Love Is A Wonderful Thing Katy Perry John Fogerty Dua Lipa Taylor Swift Playas Gon' Play We’re so grateful that Professor Stacey Lantagne from Western New England School of Law was able to join us today. She’s been a partner with us talking about: NFTs, genetic testing, memes, and other intellectual property. I’ll have a link to those past podcasts in the information for this show. February 22, 2022 NFTs http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-nfts February 2, 2021 TikTok and Memes http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-tiktok-and-memes April 14, 2020 Intellectual Property During COVID-19 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-intellectual-property-during-covid-19 December 10, 2019 Intellectual Property http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-intellectual-property September 11, 2018 Genetic Testing http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625763a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you feel about life without parole? What if the offender is a juvenile? We’ll be talking with Professor Frank Rosenblatt from Mississippi College https://www.mc.edu/faculty/u/frosenblatt and our State Public Defender Andre de Gruy https://www.ospd.ms.gov/ about what the law is in our state. If you like learning a little bit more about our topic – consider going to www.Cfsy.org The website for Campaign for Fair Sentencing for Youth. We strive to keep you updated with what’s going on legally in Mississippi. State Public Defender Andre de Gruy has helped us out a few times. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-public-defendershttp://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-public-defender-system-reformshttp://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-bail We are so grateful that wonderful legal experts take time to join us each week. Were you with us when we learned about Military Law on June 29, 2021 when attorney Frank Rosenblatt joined us. Now he’s a professor with Mississippi College. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-military-law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.