04/06/2021

It’s been 12 months, but did you watch Tiger King on Netflix? We’re going to talk about Animal Rights and Captive Animal Law Enforcement&nbsp;with Brittany Peet, PETA Foundation’s Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement from PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-peet-84763b1b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-peet-84763b1b/</a><a href="https://www.peta.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.peta.org/</a> Calls:<ul><li>book suggestion: A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement by Ernest Freeberg</li><li>owning a deer in Mississippi?</li><li>Zoos that meet <a href="https://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Federation of Animal Sanctuary</a> standards or <a href="https://www.aza.org/?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Association of Zoos and Aquariums</a></li><li>can't own a while tailed deer but can own a red in MS</li><li>PETA rescue practices <a href=" https://www.peta.org/about-peta/learn-about-peta/helping-animals-in-hampton-roads/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.peta.org/about-peta/learn-about-peta/helping-animals-in-hampton-roads/</a></li><li>email about chaining dogs</li></ul> Discussed:<ul><li>what is a captive animal</li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiger King series</a> </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Welfare_Act_of_1966" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Animal Welfare Act</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fws.gov/international/laws-treaties-agreements/us-conservation-laws/endangered-species-act.html#:~:text=Endangered%20Species%20Act&amp;text=The%20Endangered%20Species%20Act%20(ESA,threatened%20species%20and%20their%20habitats." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Endangered Speicies act</a></li><li><a href="https://www.peta.org/action/the-iditarod-is-killing-dogs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iditarod</a></li></ul>

In Legal Terms: PETA 

06/08/2021

We’re answering questions about age, race, gender or national origin employment discrimination.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/es/node/21996" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marsha Rucker </a>the Regional Attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is our guest.&nbsp; Employees and Job Applicants, also employers can find lots of information at <a href="eeoc.gov&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eeoc.gov&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; Employment Discrimination types are: Age, Disability, Equal Compensation, Genetic Information, Harassment, National Origin Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Race/Color Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sex, and Sexual Harassment Discussion:<ul><li>what is the EEOC</li><li>who does it serve</li><li>Birmingham Beverage case <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/birmingham-beverage-pay-825000-settle-eeoc-lawsuit-race-discrimination" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/birmingham-beverage-pay-825000-settle-eeoc-lawsuit-race-discrimination</a></li><li>Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964</li><li>discrimination</li><li>genetic information</li><li>dress codes</li></ul> Calls: <ul><li>right to sue</li><li>case backload</li><li>email - online applications and credit history questions</li></ul> Today is municipal election day in Mississippi. Polls are open 7am to 7pm. If you are inline at 7pm you can vote.&nbsp;Absentee ballots returned by mail MUST be postmarked on or before today and received by the Municipal Clerk’s Office within five (5) business days.Please check your city’s website for any COVID changes – There’s quite a few in Jackson where we’re voting for mayor and each wards’ city council member. . <a href="https://www.jacksonms.gov/municipal-elections/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jacksonms.gov/municipal-elections/</a><a href="https://www.jacksonms.gov/documents/sample-ballot-june-8-2021-general-election/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jacksonms.gov/documents/sample-ballot-june-8-2021-general-election/</a>

In Legal Terms: EEOC

05/25/2021

Do you love a good legal thriller? But just like you shouldn’t get your legal advice from Google, you shouldn’t base your legal knowledge on movies and tv. Sometimes they are so wrong! How wrong? Professor Gershon is going to tell us.&nbsp; Great movies - bad legal advice!<ul><li>Body Heat</li><li>Married in Vegas</li><li>Daredevil</li><li>Batman</li></ul><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/legal-drama-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ranker.com/list/legal-drama-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv</a><a href="https://www.biglawinvestor.com/lawyer-movies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.biglawinvestor.com/lawyer-movies/</a><a href="https://www.paralegaledu.org/2017/10/5-ways-movies-and-tv-get-the-legal-process-wrong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.paralegaledu.org/2017/10/5-ways-movies-and-tv-get-the-legal-process-wrong/</a><a href="https://alltimelists.com/5-stupid-legal-mistakes-in-movies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alltimelists.com/5-stupid-legal-mistakes-in-movies/</a>

In Legal Terms: Inaccurate Info

05/18/2021

Did anyone see this coming? Surprise! It doesn’t matter whether you wanted medical marijuana or not or you wanted Initiative 65 or the Alternative – Mississippi voters can not at this time pass any initiatives – the process is unconstitutional no matter the subject area.&nbsp;This morning we’re talking about the recent – last Friday – Mississippi Supreme Court ruling that our state’s initiative process is unconstitutional with our guest: attorney Mark Garriga of Butler Snow. <a href="https://www.butlersnow.com/2021/05/mississippi-supreme-court-strikes-down-medical-marijuana-and-the-initiative-process/?utm_source=Concep%20Send&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=ALERT%3a+Mississippi+Supreme+Court+Strikes+Down+Medical+Marijuana+and+the+Initiative+Process_05%2f14%2f2021" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mississippi Supreme Court Strikes Down Medical Marijuana and the Initiative Process</a> Previously on In Legal Terms: <ul><li>March 23rd, 2021 &nbsp;<a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-marijuana-in-mississippi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-marijuana-in-mississippi</a></li><li>October 6th, 2020 <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-initiative-65-and-alternative-65a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-initiative-65-and-alternative-65a</a></li></ul> Discussion:<ul><li>AG letter</li><li>reuse petitions</li><li>don't blame the court</li><li>previous initiatives</li><li>statute of limitations</li><li>it's up to the legislature</li><li>Governor Tate Reeves</li><li>Changing the initiative</li><li>What can people do?</li></ul> Contact your representative on Mississippi's legislature that creates your laws: <a href="http://www.legislature.ms.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.legislature.ms.gov/</a>

In Legal Terms: Initiatives Uncontitutional

0511/2021

Divorce is a time that could change your financial status for the rest of your life. What do you need to know about alimony, child support, or who gets the retirement account? Our guest, Medora Justice, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Investment Fiduciary will speak about financial planning around a Divorce and answer your questions.&nbsp;Ms. Justice works for Hardy Reed. <a href="http://www.HardyReed.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.HardyReed.com</a> <a href="mailto:mjustus@hardyreed.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mjustus@hardyreed.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@hardyreed.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@hardyreed.com</a> <a href="https://hardyreed.com/personnel/medora-justus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medora Justuce</a>, <a href="https://hardyreed.com/resources/glossary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Financial Terms Glossery website</a> Money Talks the show broadcast live Tuesdays at 9am just before In Legal Terms has a podcast about divorce and taxes. Look for the<a href="http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd31f1633f6c1be55607d9a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Nov. 7th from 2017</a> Calls:<ul><li>Changing a divorce decree</li><li>Changing your name</li></ul> Discussion:<ul><li>Whati is a CDFA</li><li>Why to use a CDFA</li><li>Finanical issues in a divorce</li><li>Lawyer or no lawyer</li><li>Taxes</li><li>Retirement planning</li><li>Social Security</li></ul>

In Legal Terms: Divorce and Money

05/04/2021

The land that you take to get to your home. Is that yours? What if you share that path? Does that make it a road? How can you get access to your land and who else could use that method? We’re talking about roads and easements today with our friend, attorney Francis Springer <a href="https://www.springerlawoffice.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.springerlawoffice.com/about</a> 601-605-5004 MDOT has free resources to help you deal with traffic. Access what you need to know about road conditions, construction zones, weather and more – even locate welcome centers and rest areas. Their website is <a href="mdottraffic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mdottraffic.com</a>&nbsp;and there will be a Mississippi Department of Transportation official on <a href="http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Auto Correct </a>Thursday May 6th 2021 at 10am on MPB Think Radio.&nbsp; Mississippi Roads – the MPB TV program can be seen over the air or on <a href="mpbonline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mpbonline.org</a> Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 10:30 am or 5:30 pm. It’s available on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MSPublicBroadcasting/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MPB TV’s YouTube Channel</a> and on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MississippiRoadsMPB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MS Roads facebook page</a>. The audio of the show has been turned into the podcast: <a href="http://milemarker.mpbonline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mile Marker.</a> If you like to research laws on your own – consider visiting <a href="https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/2010/title-65/7/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Justia US Law’s website</a> concerning Title 65 – Highways, Bridges and Ferries Chapter 7 Public Roads and Streets; Private Way.&nbsp; Calls:<ul><li>easement</li><li>easement</li><li>how to find out who owns land</li><li>road to his home</li><li>heir's property easement</li><li>how to buy land</li><li>diveway became county road</li><li>easement not used</li><li>easement</li></ul>

In Legal Terms: Easements and Roads

04/27/2021

Guest: Pshon Barrett, a former assistant US Attorney, now a private attorney with <a href="http://www.theadagroup.com/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The ADA Group</a>. Pshon was honored with the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by <a href="https://law.olemiss.edu/alumna-honored-by-mississippi-women-lawyers-association/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mississippi Women Lawyers’ Association</a> and is an ambassador with <a href="https://www.ablenrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The ABLE National Resource Center</a> Discussed:<ul><li>ABLE Center</li><li>the definition of having a disability with respect to the ADA</li><li>the <a href="https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm#:~:text=Americans%20with%20Disabilities%20Act%20(ADA,to%20the%20United%20States%20Congress." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American's with Disabilities Act</a></li></ul> Websites mentioned:U.S. Department of Justice<a href="https://www.ada.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.ada.gov/</a>National Federation of the Blind <a href="https://www.nfb.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nfb.org/</a>American Council of the Blind <a href="https://www.acb.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.acb.org/</a>Help with Filing a Complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission <a href="https://www.ada.gov/filing_eeoc_complaint.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ada.gov/filing_eeoc_complaint.htm</a>2020 Census <a href="https://2020census.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://2020census.gov/</a>Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/topics/accommodations#:~:text=The%20ADA%20requires%20reasonable%20accommodations,a%20disability%20to%20enjoy%20equal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Accommodations </a>CDC’s Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html</a>Mississippi's Online Voter Information Center <a href="https://www.sos.ms.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yallvote.sos.ms.gov </a>

In Legal Terms: ADA Encore

04/20/2021

What’s up with income taxes for 2020? We’ll talk about how to get them done, what’s new, and what do you think is fair. Federal and Mississippi Income Taxes due date and file date is now May 17th, 2021. Where can you find someone to help you do your taxes?<ul><li><a href="https://southernpartners.org/vita/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://southernpartners.org/vita/</a> Southern Bank Corp banks: Curbside service is available Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 9AM – 4PM. Call your local branch for details on contactless (email) tax preparation. Here’s a list of cities with Southern Bankcorp branches:&nbsp;Clarksdale, Drew, Greenville,&nbsp;Hattiesburg, Madison, Picayune, Ruleville, Shelby </li><li>Mercy Housing Development in Gulfport</li><li>Entergy, has some locations where they will help you file your taxes: <a href="https://eitclocations.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://eitclocations.com/</a> - these are in Clarksdale and Shelby</li><li>The United Way also offer VITA. Call the organization that serves your area. </li><li>If you or a friend has access to a computer: <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/find-a-location-for-free-tax-prep " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/find-a-location-for-free-tax-prep </a></li></ul> &nbsp;Families in the U.S. and territories qualify for the newly expanded CTC. Joint filers making up to $150,000, single head of households making up to $112,500, and other single filers making up to $75,000 qualify for the full advanced periodic payment of the CTC. In a very positive change from the current law, the expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan means that you do not have to be employed to receive the benefit; even families who have no income at all will be eligible. If you are unmarried and earn less than $112,500 per year or are married and your household income is less than $150,000 per year, you will receive $3,600 per child under six years old and $3,000 per child age six to 17. Estimates project that families will receive about $300 per child for children under six, and $250 per child between ages six and 17, for each periodic payment. So, for example, if you have one child, aged seven, you will receive $3,000 over the course of a year, or $250 per month.The cash benefit begins to reduce by $50 for every additional $1,000 of income earned. Higher-income families who previously qualified are still eligible for the $2,000 per child benefit for individuals making up to $200,000 and joint filers making up to $400,000. Meaning, they will not receive less than what they previously did under current law. Tax Changes that are proposed for the current congress:<ul><li>The top individual federal income tax rate would rise from 37% to the pre-Trump rate of 39.6%.</li><li>The corporate rate would rise from 21% to 28%; a 15% alternative minimum tax would apply to corporate book income of $100 million and higher.</li><li>Individuals earning $400,000 or more would pay additional payroll taxes.</li><li>The maximum Child and Dependent Tax Credit would rise from $3,000 to $8,000 ($16,000 for more than one dependent).</li><li>Tax relief would be offered for student debt forgiveness and the first-time homebuyers’ credit would be restored.</li><li>The estate tax exemption would drop by about 50%.</li></ul> File your taxes for free: <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free</a>Income $72,000 and below:<ul><li>Free federal tax filing on an IRS partner site</li><li>State tax filing (free with some offers)</li><li>Guided preparation – simply answer questions</li><li>Online service does all the math</li></ul> Income above $72,000:<ul><li>Free electronic forms you fill out and file yourself</li><li>No state tax filing</li><li>You should know how to prepare paper forms </li><li>Basic calculations with limited guidance&nbsp;</li></ul> The most popular software makers are Turbo Tax, H&amp;R Block, TaxAct and TaxSlayer. They each have a free version, a Deluxe or Classis version, a Premier, and a Self-Employed version.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/best-tax-software/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/best-tax-software/</a><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/best-tax-software" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/best-tax-software</a>

In Legal Terms: Tax Changes

04/13/2021

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<h2>email: legalterms@mpbonline.org</h2><h2>In Legal Terms, hosted by Professor Richard Gershon from the University of Mississippi School of Law with some of Mississippi's top legal leaders and experts as guests, airs Tuesday mornings at 10 am central on MPB Think Radio and on mpbonline.org</h2> Have you ever wanted to know the definition of a legal term? Do you find yourself wondering what your rights are when it comes to your property, marriage, or health? If you answered yes to one of those questions, In Legal Terms is the show for you. Tune in and learn more about your legal rights and how the law affects your day to day life. The show is set to consistently provide thought-provoking commentary and opinions on legal topics, whether local or national. Court trials, U.S. Supreme Court arguments, hearings, and other timely legal topics are all covered on In Legal Terms.

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