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On The Clay Edwards Show, I sat down with former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn, who shared a sharp anecdote about outmaneuvering Democratic tactics in the legislature. Philip explained how Democrats, frustrated during a recent special session ending May 29, 2025, invoked an 1894 constitutional rule to force word-for-word bill readings—essentially a filibuster to stall proceedings until 2 a.m. This was a protest, likely over budget priorities, as Democrats felt sidelined by Republican spending choices. Philip recounted how, during his tenure as Speaker from 2012 to 2024, Democrats often used this tactic to slow things down when they were in the minority. To counter it, he cranked up the speed on a computer program used to read bills, dubbed the “demon chipmunk” by critics, making the readings comically fast and incomprehensible. This sparked a 2016 lawsuit from Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, claiming it violated the Constitution's spirit, but the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in Philip's favor in 2017, citing legislative autonomy. He noted a 2013-2014 instance where a two-and-a-half-hour reading of a charter school bill backfired on Democrats, giving him time to rally absent Republicans for a winning vote. Broadcasting from Flora, I laughed with Philip over his clever workaround, highlighting his savvy leadership in navigating Mississippi's political trenches.

Oppressive governments like the Trump administration may try to erase queer identities and histories, but California Naturalist and educator Jason “Journeyman” Wise reveals how science is recognizing that the rigid, patriarchal, binary view of the natural world is no match for the true fluid, diverse and interdependent reality (interviewed by Jason Jenn). And in NewsWrap: hundreds of thousands of protesters filled the streets of London and other cities to denounce the U.K. Supreme Court‘s trans-exclusive definition of “woman,” the deceased Roman Catholic Pope Francis changed the tenor of the Church's relationship with the LGBTQ+ community, the Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow its ban on transgender military service to continue while its constitutionality is being challenged, federal judge enjoins Trump administration order demanding that passport and visa applicants be limited to only male or female gender markers, the Mississippi Supreme Court tells a transgender teenage boy he must wait until he turns 21 to legally change his name to reflect his gender identity, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Tanya Kane-Parry and Nathalie Munoz (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the April 28, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025Today, Pete Hegseth participated in another Signal chat from his private phone and sent war plans to his wife and brother; the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a transgender teen can't change their name until they turn 21; someone allegedly stole Kristi Noem's purse which contained $3,000 cash; a jury found Nadine Menendez guilty on all counts; a Republican Senator is contradicting Trump and apparently getting away with it; government Covid sites now redirect to a flashy “lab leak” web page; Harvard University has filed suit against the Trump administration in federal court; some House Democrats have landed in El Salvador to try and secure the release of Abrego Garcia; RFK Jr rightfully faces backlash over autism remarks; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Guest: Adam KlasfeldAll Rise NewsAdam Klasfeld | Just SecurityAdam Klasfeld (@klasfeldreports.com)Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) / TwitterStories:Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat | The New York TimesAn influential GOP senator is contradicting Trump's team — and getting away with it | POLITICOFact Check Team: RFK Jr. faces backlash over controversial autism remarks, clarifies | ABC News 3340'Lab Leak,' a flashy page on the virus' origins, replaces government COVID sites | NPRNadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial | CBS New YorkTransgender teen can't legally change name until age 21, Mississippi Supreme Court rules | AdvocateHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant | CNN PoliticsHouse Dems travel to El Salvador to secure Maryland man's return | POLITICOGood Trouble:The EPA and Department of the Army are currently exploring changing the definition of water - they're open for comment until April 23rd. Please submit comments asking for ALL water to be protected.Implementation of the Definition of Waters of the United StatesEPA Administrator | US EPAContact Administrator Zeldin:(202) 564-4700email: adm17.zeldin@epa.gov  And Zeldin.Lee@epa.govFrom The Good NewsDirty War - WikipediaDrama by AJRIndependent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025! | bookweb.orgComma, a bookshopPaperback ExchangeReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

From traffic tickets to misdemeanor offenses, municipal courts handle a range of everyday legal issues. We hope to explain how the system works, what your rights are, and how to prepare if you ever have to appear in court. Our guest is City of Columbus Prosecutor and former Lowndes County Municipal Court Judge Nicole ClinkscalesIs there a special election today where you live? Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the resignation of the Honorable Jenifer B. Branning upon her election to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective January 6 2025. The special election will be held today, April 15, 2025.There's voting for everyone this Saturday! Saturday April 19th Runoff Election In-Person Absentee Deadline: Municipal Clerks' Offices must be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.But beginning this Saturday, if no Primary Runoff Election, folks can vote by an absentee ballot in the Municipal Clerk's Office for the General Election which is June 3rd. IF BALLOTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO RUNOFF, the ballots shall be made available as soon as possible after the runoff election is certified. April 22nd, next Tuesday, is the PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION DAY: Polling places must be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.What's the saying – Only two things are for sure: death and taxes? We want to remind you that today – April 15th is Tax Day. The tax deadline for 2024 tax returns is April 15, 2025.If you need more time to file your taxes, request an extension by the April tax filing due date. This gives you until October 15 to file without penalties. Make sure you pay any tax you owe by the April filing date. The extension is only for filing your return. https://www.irs.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi had its Municipal Primary elections last Tuesday. It got us to thinking about our two main political parties; so we invited them to come on the show and tell us what they want us to know and give our listeners a chance to ask what they want to know. Today, we've got Representative Cheikh Taylor, Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party. We're also joined by Mikel Bolden, Executive Director of the Mississippi Democratic Party. (We're scheduled to speak with the chair of the Mississippi Republican Party on May 20th, 2025.)Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the resignation of the Honorable Jenifer B. Branning upon her election to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective January, 6 2025. The special election will be held on April 15, 2025.Some of our primary races had so many candidates that there might need to be a runoff. April 12th – Saturday - Runoff Absentee Voting begins: Municipal Clerks' Offices must be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.April 22nd is the PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION DAY: Polling places must be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.Do you want to know where you can get more information about Mississippi Democrats? Their website: MississippiDemocrats.orgYou can learn about voting, the party, volunteering and upcoming events like the Community Conversation: April 24: 6-8pm at the Tougaloo College Auditorium.MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC PARTYP.O. Box 1583Jackson, MS 39215811 E. River Pl. Ste 102Jackson MS 39202Telephone: (601) 969-2913Fax: (601) 354- 1599info@mississippidemocrats.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are two new faces on the Mississippi Supreme Court.Then, leadership for the state House and Senate share their expectations for this year's legislative session.Plus, cold weather alerts are in place for much of Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWestern culture is increasingly polarized, and Christians often feel they are “under siege” by the dominant secular culture. Compounding the problem is that Christians cannot agree among themselves on how to respond to an increasingly “post-Christian " culture. Susan and Alex talk with authors Randy Pope and Al Erisman about how we can engage the culture we live in as disciples of Jesus. Grab a copy of Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World here. RANDY POPE has practiced law for 45 years in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since 2017, he has served as City Attorney for the City of Hattiesburg. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Mississippi and has successfully handled appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi School of Law, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founding President of the C. S. Lewis Society of South Mississippi, and he served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA from 1973-1976.AL ERISMAN is currently a writer, speaker, and board member including chair of the board for the Theology of Work Project and founding board member for KIROS. He is a senior Fellow for both the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University and the Institute for Marketplace Transformation. Since 2015, he has authored or co-authored numerous books on theology, business, and mathematics. After earning his PhD in applied mathematics at Iowa State University, Al spent 32 years at The Boeing Company, starting as a research mathematician. In his last decade there, he was Director of Technology, where he led a 250-person research staff exploring innovation paths for the company. He participated in committees on science and mathematics through the National Science Foundation, National Research Council, and National Institute for Standards and Technology. He is the co-founder of Ethix magazine, exploring business ethics in a technological age. After retiring from Boeing in 2001, he taught in the Business School at Seattle Pacific University until 2017. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Voters will choose between Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens and state Sen. Jenifer Branning in a runoff election on Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison, and Taylor Vance break down the race and discuss why the election is so important for the future of the court and policy in Mississippi.

Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House are both considering how the state can cut taxes in the 2025 legislative session.Then, In the race for Mississippi Supreme Court, the Central District's contest pits one of the court's most senior incumbents against a Republican-backed state senator.Plus, Mississippians participating in a women's march this weekend are calling for equal rights, protections against sexism, and promoting a "feminist economy". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Geoff Pender, and Taylor Vance discuss three major political news events: the funding of Rep. Trey Lamar's Jackson street replacement, a poll from Speaker Jason White on tax elimination, and a contentious Mississippi Supreme Court race that could come down to the wire.

Exclusive interview with Charles G. Sims, the 3x great grandson of Confederate Colonel and Sen. James Z George. George was a 3 term United States Senator, Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, and the author of the 1890 constitution of the state of Mississippi. George was the driving force behind the poll taxes, literacy tests, and the understanding clause and his legal framework became the blueprint for the other southern states in creating racial codes that became the core of the Jim Crow laws. Sims is advocating for the removal of George's statue from the US Capitol and a statue of Medgar Evers, a civil rights icon and World War II veteran buried in Arlington National Cemetery, taking the place of George. 

The Mississippi Supreme Court is considering if allocating coronavirus relief dollars to private schools violates the state constitution.Then, an author examines the journal and life story of a black barber from Natchez. He's speaking at today's History is Lunch.Plus, MPB Television and Think Radio are celebrating the state's rich culture of gospel music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing arguments today about if federal coronavirus relief dollars could be sent to private schools.Then, a coalition of statewide organizations want to ensure no communities miss out on broadband expansion. Plus, doctors say Black Mississippians are at increased risks for cancer, a side effect of healthcare deserts across the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi Today's Julia James and Bobby Harrison hear from Becky Glover, policy analyst with Parents for Public School, and Will Bardwell, senior counsel with Democracy Forward, about the scheduled Feb. 6 oral arguments before the state Supreme Court in their lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of sending public funds to private schools. Bardwell and Glover point out that Section 208 of Mississippi's 1890 Constitution says plainly no public funds can go to a school “not conducted as a free public school.”

Governor Tate Reeves is proposing a change to Medicaid reimbursement rates that could inject up to 700 million dollars into the state's troubled healthcare system.Then, the Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled to keep several provisions of a highly contested lawPlus, a farmer in the Delta is converting an old school bus into a mobile fresh food market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. District Judge Mike Mills joins Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau and Bobby Harrison to discuss his storied career in politics and the state and federal judiciary. He discusses his time in the Legislature, on the Mississippi Supreme Court, and in the federal court.

Ep #548 Of The Clay Edwards Show W/ Shaun Yurtkuran On 103.9 WYAB (07/07/23) 1. Discussing the White House cocaine mystery, could it belong to Kamala Harris? We also somehow ended up talking about Joe Biden possibly being on Meth which lead us to talking about other people throughout history who were jacked up on meth while doing evil things to humanity 2. Shaun get a notice on his door from the city of Jackson about rental property, is the city finally trying to tighten up the reigns on renters & landlords? 3.The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing the case over HB1020 and we take a deep dive into why do opponents of it really care? Should white liberals sit down and STFU about this since actual lives are at stake in Jackson, Mississippi? 4. We take an unexpected rabbit hole dive into discussing our nations supreme court's political leanings over time, very good conversation with Shaun about this. I was punching a little above my weight class but enjoyed it. 5. DeSantis released an anti-lgbtq ad trying to show that Trump supports the LGBTQ agenda and he doesn't, but I somehow think it had the opposite effect on both of them. It helped Trump and hurt DeSantis. Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

Clip From Ep #548 Of The Clay Edwards Show W/ Shaun Yurtkuran On 103.9 WYAB (07/07/23) 1. The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing the case over HB1020 and we take a deep dive into why do opponents of it really care? Should white liberals sit down and STFU about this since actual lives are at stake in Jackson, Mississippi? Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal over if a highly-contested bill violates the rights of Jackson residents.Then, how an Alabama man is making a name for himself on TikTok through the art of storytelling.Plus, more than $150 million is available to help Mississippi connect to the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once you're a part of the Supreme Court, you have the power to make a difference. Justice Dawn H. Beam made it her mission to keep trials fair and rightly done. Your decisions have a greater impact than you think. They will affect the community, families, and future litigations. So it is important that the judiciary can understand all the points in the trial so that it can all come down to the best result. Join MC Sungaila as she talks to Justice Dawn H. Beam about her journey into the Mississippi Supreme Court. She is the fourth woman to serve on the state's highest court, and the first woman appointed from the Southern District. Find out what she learned in her journey and some tips for up-and-coming female lawyers. Discover how she is trying to make a difference when it comes to child protection, mental health, trauma, and much more.

In 2010, David Neal Cox was arrested after an 8-hour standoff with police. He had stormed into the home of his estranged wife, Kim Cox, and shot her. Arrested and tried, a Mississippi jury sentenced David Neal Cox to death by lethal injection. After years of waiting for death, and back and forth between his lawyers and the Mississippi Supreme Court, David volunteered for execution. And on November 17th, 2021, he was killed. However, leading up to his death, there were many questions surrounding what David knew about the mysterious disappearance of his sister-in-law, Felicia, back in 2007. The authorities and Felicia's daughter believed he knew what really happened to her. On the eve of his execution, what David knew was finally revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The issue of abortion rights is the subject of a new lawsuit as a group of anti-abortion doctors seek to challenge a 1998 Mississippi Supreme Court opinion.We hear from the group representing the plaintiffs and examine the merits of the case.Plus, the agriculture commissioner launches a new initiative aimed at combating food insecurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Native American Rights Fund and other organizations filed a legal challenge against the state for discounting ballots in a way that disproportionately affects Alaska Native voters. The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld voter restrictions in the state constitution originally instituted by white supremacists specifically to limit participation by people of color. Thursday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce gets a rundown of the evolving landscape of voter restrictions that affect Native Americans with Megan Condon, staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund; O.J. Semans Sr. (Rosebud Sioux), co-executive director of Four Directions Vote; and Nicole Donaghy (Lakota), executive director of North Dakota Native Vote.

The Native American Rights Fund and other organizations filed a legal challenge against the state for discounting ballots in a way that disproportionately affects Alaska Native voters. The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld voter restrictions in the state constitution originally instituted by white supremacists specifically to limit participation by people of color. Thursday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce gets a rundown of the evolving landscape of voter restrictions that affect Native Americans with Megan Condon, staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund; O.J. Semans Sr. (Rosebud Sioux), co-executive director of Four Directions Vote; and Nicole Donaghy (Lakota), executive director of North Dakota Native Vote.

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Reuben Anderson grew up in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1940s and 50s. In this episode, he recalls being inspired to become a civil rights attorney at a young age. When Anderson graduated from Ole' Miss Law School, there were only a few African American attorneys in Mississippi. He remembers his first job working on school desegregation cases. In 1985, Rueben Anderson became the first African American to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court. He discusses his initial reluctance and the comradery he shared with his fellow justices. Justice Anderson served for two terms on the Mississippi Supreme Court. He explains why being first is not as important as the opportunities Black attorneys enjoy today. PHOTO: MSU.edu

In Episode #050, the final episode of the first year of the How I Lawyer Podcast, I speak with not one but two incredible law firm pro bono counsels about their careers and how to integrate pro bono work into any legal practice. My first guest is Tiffany Graves who is Pro Bono Counsel at Bradley where she runs the firm's pro bono programs across ten offices. Prior to joining Bradley, Tiffany was the Executive Director of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission an organization created by the Mississippi Supreme Court in order to improve access to civil justice and civil legal aid. She also served as the interim director of the University of Mississippi School of Law's Pro Bono Initiative and Executive Director of the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers' Project. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia School of Law and the Co-President of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel. My second guest is Ellyn Haikin Josef who is Pro Bono Counsel at Vinson & Elkins based in Houston, Texas. Ellyn has been leading Vinson & Elkins's pro bono work for 13 years and is a recognized expert in the field. Prior to joining the firm, Ellyn was a staff attorney at the Houston College of Law Legal Clinic. In our conversation we discuss what they do each day in the role of pro bono counsel, the ways in which their firms select pro bono projects, the professionalization of their field and its impact on the quantity and quality of pro bono law projects to lawyers today, how all lawyers (not just junior lawyers) can and should build pro bono into their practice and what they can gain personally and professionally from the experience, what questions law students can ask to determine the actual commitment of individual firms to pro bono work, and what you can do in 2022 to use your law degree (or future law degree) to help your community. It was an inspiring conversation for me and I am sure it will be for you as well. The two articles mentioned in the episode are available here: 1. David Lash, The Case for Professionalizing Pro Bono Services 2. Esther F. Lardent, Making the Business Case for Pro Bono Many thanks for listening all year. The How I Lawyer Podcast will be back in February with new interviews and regular episodes. As always, if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to sign up for future episodes at www.howilawyer.com or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly L. Campbell. She is responsible for leading and directing AARP's work in advocacy, community engagement, and communications to serve the 285,000 AARP members in Mississippi. Previously, she served in the House of Representatives (House District 72) from 2008 to 2016 and clerked for two justices on the Mississippi Supreme Court. A mom of four girls, Campbell talks about work-life balance, her career, Mississippi and family. It's an inspiring conversation. 

LifeSite's Danielle Zuccaro asks John-Henry Westen a variety of questions submitted by LifeSite monthly donors, or, "Sustainers." John-Henry talks about the Mississippi Supreme Court case, the lies surrounding the COVID jab, how to speak to your kids about the 'vaccine', the Big Tech censorship LifeSite is facing, and much more.Become a Sustainer today and you'll be able to ask John-Henry a question next time! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mississippi Family Law could be changing. There's a task force considering reforms. We'll learn what needs to be reformed and what some possible options are with our guest Judge Troy Odom. https://www.rankincounty.org/department/index.php?structureid=39Judge Odom who was a guest on our show 08112020 to talk about the Chancery Court. http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-chancery-courthttps://courts.ms.gov/news/2021/0616.21%20Task%20force,%20domestic%20relations.phpThe Task Force, composed of judges, attorneys, child advocates, and law professors, will study models used by other states for child support, child care, and support expenses and will analyze current trends of law regarding no-fault divorce, child support payments past the age of majority for disabled children, and costs for guardians ad litem who represent the best interests of children.The 2021 Legislature established a task force to study Mississippi's domestic relations laws and to develop recommendations to the Legislature and the Mississippi Supreme Court for the purpose of revising Mississippi's domestic relations laws and rules of court. Our guest is Judge Troy Odom a member of that task force. In Legal Terms has talked about Family Law before. You can find our broadcasts about: Divorce and Money 051121 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-divorce-and-money Laws affecting Children 030320 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-childrens-issuesDivorce 031720 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-divorce-in-mississippiDivorce and taxes 031020 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-divorce-and-taxesChild Custody 021919 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-custodyDivorce 2018 http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625762e See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pro-life activist with the Pro-Life Action League, Eric Scheidler, joins Jonathon to discuss possible outcomes of the upcoming Mississippi abortion case at the Supreme Court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Earlier this month, more than 600 cities across the United States hosted “Women's Marches for Reproductive Rights.” These marches were prompted by the Texas Heartbeat Act, the Mississippi Supreme Court challenge to Roe v. Wade and other state abortion restrictions. But while these marches claimed to speak for women, they were profoundly anti-woman. Tune in to learn 5 reasons the Women's March for Reproductive Rights was misogynistic.

Mississippi Today journalists Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender discuss where in the process lawmakers are on passing a medical marijuana program to replace the one struck down by the Mississippi Supreme Court in May. Officials had promised a marijuana special session in August. Where are they?

We're lucky that we chose a profession where confidence beats knowledge. Before I dive deeper into that, we first have to look at what confidence is. According to disctionary.com, Confidence is the belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities. Confidence is what's center stage when you say, “I can do this.” Confidence is what's driving you when you say, “I can figure this out.” Confidence is the ladder you climb when you say, “I can succeed.” Without confidence, your goals, your intentions, your ambitions might as well be called dreams. Because that's all they'll ever be if you don't believe in yourself and your abilities. I fully believe that without confidence, you cannot succeed as a design business owner. I'm not talking about being a designer. Many designers lack confidence in themselves. I know and have worked with designers who fall into that category. I'm talking about running your own design business. Being a freelancer if that's what you want to call yourself. But I digress. Confidence. If you want to succeed in this business, you need confidence. But what about knowledge? Don't you need knowledge to succeed? That's a trick question. The definition of knowledge, according to dictionary.com, is an acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation. Acquaintance. What an interesting word to use. Most of the time, when you think of acquaintances, you think of people you know of but don't necessarily know. I consider Betty, the cashier at the grocery store I go to, as an acquaintance. She knows me by name, and we exchange pleasantries whenever I'm in her checkout line. If we run into each other in town, we'll smile at each other and say hi, but that's the extent of our interaction. We're acquaintances. Merriam-Webster defines knowledge as The fact or condition of being aware of something. Being aware of something? According to this dictionary meaning, that's all that's required to have knowledge. So, according to two reputable sources on the meaning of all things. Knowledge doesn't mean intimately knowing something. It just means being acquainted or aware of something. When you think of the definition in that way, you realize that you don't actually need to know something to succeed. What you need is confidence in your ability to seek knowledge. And that's why confidence beats knowledge. Now don't get me wrong. There are plenty of times when knowledge trumps confidence. If I'm about to have surgery, yes, I want a confident surgeon, but I hope their knowledge of the procedure they're about to perform supersedes that confidence. If I'm about to take a trip, I'm less interested in how confident the pilot is and more concerned that they know how to fly a plane. But when it comes to design or to run a design business, confidence beats knowledge. You probably don't remember, but there was a time in your life when you were very young when you didn't know how to walk. You crawled around on all fours. Or maybe you were one of those butt dragging babies. Regardless, one day, after spending your entire life so far on the ground, you got up and walked. At one time, you didn't know how to ride a bike. Then one day, you did. You didn't know how to swim. Then one day, you did. This applies to hundreds, or should I say thousands of accomplishments in your life. You didn't know how to do something until you did. I remember when my kids were young. Any time they would get frustrated and say, “I can't do it,” I would calmly correct them by saying, “It's not that you can't do it. You just don't know how to do it yet.” And once they learned, I would remind them how they felt before their accomplishment. But what does Confidence beets Knowledge mean? It means that you don't need to know how to do something before taking on the task of doing it. You just need to be confident that you'll figure it out. I admit I didn't always feel this way. Back in 2006, I was approached by our local library to design a new website. They had heard good things about me from several people and had decided I was the one they wanted to work with. This was going to be a huge project. In fact, I was a bit intimidated when I found out their budget for the website was $50,000. That was more than I made in a year back then. The library wanted their new website to be connected to their catalogue of books. They wanted visitors to the website to tell what books they carry, if they were available for loan or already checked out. And if the latter, when they would be back. They also wanted members to be able to reserve books for pickup and put holds on books. All the typical things you expect of a library's website today. But in 2006, not many libraries had integrated catalogues on their website. I knew enough about websites to know that it was way beyond my capabilities. At that time, I was hand-coding websites in HTML and CSS. However, this website would require a database and therefore PHP and MySQL. The problem was, I didn't know PHP or MySQL. And even though I tried to learn it in a hurry, I just couldn't wrap my brain around the concept. Where HTML and CSS were so easy for me. PHP left me stumped. No matter how many books I read or courses I took, I just couldn't grasp it. Maybe it was the pressure I was under to learn it quickly to start on the website. I don't know. But in the end, I gave up. Now you may be thinking, you gave it a good shot, Mark, but at least you could hire someone to do the coding for you. Well… I kick myself to this day for not thinking of that. No, that's not right. I did think of it. I just didn't have the confidence back then to follow through. I didn't know what to do. I realized I didn't have the skills required for the project, but I didn't know how to find someone to help me. I knew what I needed to do but not the confidence to follow through. Upwork's former halves Elance and oDesk were around back then, but I wasn't aware of them or any other online platform I could turn to. So, backed into a corner, I did the only thing I thought I could do. I contacted the library and told them I couldn't take on the project. I turned down a $50,000 job. Several months later, their new website was up and running, I talked to my contact at the library, and he told me who they had hired to do the job. I was taken aback. I knew the person they hired. And I also believed their knowledge of web design wasn't much more than mine. So how did they pull it off? I ran into them shortly after that and asked them. You guessed it, they created the design look for the site but had hired someone to do the actual coding. It cost them $12,000 to hire a developer to complete the site for them. Presuming they were being paid the same $50,000 I had been offered, that meant they made $38,000 just for designing the look of the website. And I lost out on that money because of my lack of confidence. That lesson taught me a lot. 1) I was an idiot for not thinking of hiring someone myself. But most importantly 2) I lacked confidence from the moment I was presented with the website project. I figured I didn't have the knowledge and, therefore, couldn't handle the job. If I wanted to succeed in this business, I would need to rectify that. I would need to be more confident in what I could get done. Since that fateful day, I have never turned down a job for lack of knowledge. When a client asks me if I can do something that I'm unsure of or flat out don't know how to do. I answer them with confidence that I can get the job done. And then I figure out either how to do it or who to hire to do it for me. Confidence beats knowledge. Be your own guinea pig. It's great to be able to hire a contractor when you need one. We're lucky that there are so many options with good talented people available to us. But nothing beats learning how to do something yourself. You know that old saying, give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime. Providing he likes fish, that is. But the same concept applies to us as designers. I love hiring contractors to help me. But given the opportunity, I would much prefer to learn the skill and do the job myself. There are ways you can do just that while working on client jobs. Not sure how to do something the client is asking for? Chances are there's a blog article or YouTube video that will walk you through it. But sometimes, it's a good idea to be your own guinea pig. If you've been following Resourceful Designer for a while, you know that I design websites in WordPress. Specifically using the Divi Builder from Elegant Themes. However, I just told you how I was hand-coding websites for clients. I remember in the early 2010s, fellow web designers telling me I should try WordPress. But I had a strong aversion to WordPress. To me, the fact that WordPress used predesigned themes was an afront to designers. There was no way I would build a website for a client using someone else's design. But in 2013, I was getting into podcasting and was told that I needed a WordPress website to generate the RSS feed for the show. Very reluctantly, I installed WordPress and bought a theme called Evolution from Elegant Themes. This was before they came out with Divi. In fact, the friend who was helping me get started in podcasting had an affiliate link to Elegant Themes. Hence, as a way to repay him for his kindness, I bought a lifetime deal through his link, even though I only needed one theme and had no plans on building any WordPress websites beyond my own. That decision to buy the lifetime deal may have changed the course of my life—more on that in a moment. So I built my WordPress website and had to admit that there was a lot more flexibility in it than I originally believed. The theme did restrain me somewhat, but at least I could control how each part of it looked, even if I had no control over the layout itself. That was in June of 2013. December of that same year, Elegant Themes released Divi. And it changed my view of WordPress. Since I had a lifetime deal with Elegant Themes, it cost me nothing to test Divi out. I installed it on a dummy site I didn't care about and really liked how it worked. Divi was a game-changer. Here was a theme that gave me full control over how each element of a website looked and how each element was placed out on the screen. I could make a website look like how I wanted it to look. Not like how some theme designer wanted it to look. The next time I had a client website project to work on, I used my newfound confidence in my ability to make WordPress work for me and switched to WordPress and Divi. And I haven't looked back. If I hadn't used myself as a guinea pig and tested out WordPress on my own website and then Divi on a dummy site, I probably never would have made the switch to what I do today. Since then, there have been many times when I used myself as a guinea pig to test things and build my confidence. Be it new software or new features in existing software. Offering services I had previously never offered. Taking on projects I had never done before. Working on stuff for myself gave me the confidence to then use those skills on client work. Even today. I recently started building a website for a personal project I'm doing. And even though I've been a devoted Divi fan since day one, I decided to build my new website using Elementor. Why? Because I know the day will come when a client will ask me to take over a website built using Elementor. So why not get my feet wet on a project of my own choosing. So When the time comes, I'll have a better understanding of what I'm working with. So all of this to say, without confidence, I don't believe you can get very far as a design business owner. It's nice to have the knowledge, but confidence in yourself and what you do with that knowledge will propel you. Look at any successful freelancer you know, and you'll see that they exude confidence. That's the secret to their success. Confidence always beats Knowledge. Or at least, almost always. Tip of the week Let me ask you a question, is an email a contract? Last month, a Mississippi court took up an interesting case looking at what it takes to make a contract by email. Spoiler Alert: Not Much. As you know, a contract is just another word to describe an agreement. So when you exchange emails with someone and come to terms on a deal you both agree on, you ARE making a contract. In the Mississippi court case, the two parties had done just that... agreed on terms for the sale of some equipment in a series of emails. Now here's the tricky part. One of the parties, Jordan, had proposed the initial offer from his computer's email, which included his name and contact details in the signature. The other party, Parish, then countered the offer. But when responding to the counteroffer, Jordan used his iPhone to seal the deal with a “Let's do it.” reply.  The trouble is that the message had no signature from his iPhone other than “Send from iPhone.” Jordan later sold the goods to another buyer at a higher price. Parish sued for breach of contract, but Jordan claimed that there was no valid signature to his email and, therefore, the exchange was not enforceable as an agreement. The trial court agreed, and an appeals court affirmed. But the Mississippi Supreme Court found the state's Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) permitted contracts to be formed by electronic means such as emails. Then, the Court stated that the determination of whether an email was electronically signed according to the UETA was a question of fact that turned on a party's intent to adopt or accept the writing and is, therefore, a question for the finder of facts. So, because there exists a genuine factual question about Jordan's intent, the Court reversed and remanded for further proceedings. Anyway. That's a lot of legal talks. But the takeaway is. Emails can be the basis for an enforceable contract. So be careful in wording your messages. Even something as simple as “sounds good” could be deemed sufficient to bind you. If you consider your emails merely preliminary to a formal, written contract on paper, SAY SO. Add something to the signature of your emails, such as “this email message is preliminary and shall not constitute a binding agreement, which may only be made in a formal, written memorandum executed by all parties.” Adding a simple line like this can save you a lot of trouble should a client ever try to hold you accountable for something mentioned in an email. It makes you think.

In our last episode, we explored how to adopt a client-centered mindset at your firm. In this episode, we'll build on that discussion to understand how to truly put yourself in your clients' shoes. By doing so, you'll be able to provide better service, and to align your firm's interests with those of your clients.Specific topics highlighted in this episode include: The importance of understanding who your clients are Techniques you can use to gain insight into your clients' wants and needs The value of the client journey mapping technique Which technologies and practices make things easier for clients How to increase Access to Justice by serving “the latent legal market” This episode features three practicing attorneys who excel at providing modern client service. To hear what they have to say, listen now!Our Guests:Inti Martínez-AlemánInti Martínez-Alemán, a third-generation lawyer from Honduras, is the winner of the 2020 Reisman Award for Excellence in Client Service. Inti is bilingual and has been practicing law since 2008. Inti practices business, civil, and employment litigation. His bilingual office, Ceiba Fôrte Law Firm, serves Hispanics in the state of Minnesota, and in New York State. Ceiba Fôrte's fees adapt to the needs of every client—especially for hardworking Hispanics, foreigners, expats, transplants, and other immigrants. Foreign clients and companies prefer Ceiba Fôrte because the firm offers alternative fee arrangements like flat fees, contingency, and hybrids. You can follow Inti on Twitter at @LegalMinesRachel RocheRachel Roche LL.M. TEP, Founder and Solicitor Director of Roche Legal in York, England, is an experienced, fully-qualified private client solicitor. In 2018, Rachel was honored as the Law Society of England & Wales' Sole Practitioner of the Year. Roche Legal focuses on Wills & Probate, Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection work in the UK. In addition to her role at the firm, Rachel is also a Commissioner for Oaths, a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), and a Full Accredited Member for Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE). Rachel is also the winner of the 2020 Reisman Award for Legal Innovation. You can follow Rachel on Twitter at @Roche_LegalTiffany GravesTiffany M. Graves serves as Pro Bono Counsel at Bradley, a 500-attorney law firm with offices across the southern United States. In her role, Tiffany oversees the development and administration of the firm's pro bono programs. Prior to joining Bradley, Tiffany was the executive director of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission, where she led a 21-member commission created by the Mississippi Supreme Court and promoted its initiatives to improve and expand access to civil justice to the nearly 700,000 Mississippians living in poverty. In addition, Tiffany previously served as interim director and adjunct professor for the Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Mississippi School of Law, and as executive director and general counsel for the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project. You can follow Tiffany on Twitter at @tiffmgraves

Looking at the legal industry through a client-centered lens is already transforming how legal services are delivered. In this episode, we're joined by three guests: a legal consultant and blogger, the president of a bar association, and a practicing Big Law attorney to discuss the major impact that a shift towards client-centered lawyering is having across the legal industry. From the effects that client-centric legal practice has already had on this industry to the effects it will have in the years ahead, this discussion looks at some of the reasons why legal practice will never be the same.Specific talking points featured in this episode include: The short- and long-term significance of client-centered lawyering, at an industry-wide level How client-centered lawyering can unlock "the latent legal market" Why prioritizing client needs is the key for law firms adapting to changing market conditions How adopting a client-centered mindset can help firms address the Access to Justice gap What for-profit law firms can learn about client service from non-profit and Pro Bono legal service providers Our Guests:Jordan FurlongJordan Furlong is a legal industry analyst and consultant based in Ottawa, Canada. In addition to being an author and the founder of the award-winning Law21 blog, Jordan is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and Past Chair of the College's InnovAction Awards. He's the Strategic Advisor in Residence at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, and he serves as co-chair of the Board of Directors for its Institute for Law Practice Management and Innovation. He's also taught or guest-lectured in courses at Suffolk Law, Queen's Law, and Osgoode Hall Law School that focus on preparing students to provide legal services deep into the 21st century. You can follow Jordan on Twitter at @jordan_law21Charlene TheodoreCharlene Theodore is President of the Ontario Bar Association in Ontario, Canada—the 10th woman and first Black woman to lead the OBA since its founding in 1907. She has served as In-House Counsel for the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association since 2012, and in 2020 she was voted one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada. A leader and trailblazer, Charlene is held in high esteem for her ability to find practical solutions to complex legal issues, as well as the most challenging issues facing the bar and the justice system today. An engaging speaker armed with compassion, Charlene is sought after by those who want to shift perspectives and change the ways leaders and employees think. You can follow Charlene on Twitter at @CharleneYYZTiffany GravesTiffany M. Graves serves as Pro Bono Counsel at Bradley, a 500-attorney law firm with offices across the southern United States. In her role, Tiffany oversees the development and administration of the firm's pro bono programs. Prior to joining Bradley, Tiffany was the executive director of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission, where she led a 21-member commission created by the Mississippi Supreme Court and promoted its initiatives to improve and expand access to civil justice to the nearly 700,000 Mississippians living in poverty. In addition, Tiffany previously served as interim director and adjunct professor for the Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Mississippi School of Law, and as executive director and general counsel for the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project. You can follow Tiffany on Twitter at @tiffmgraves

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They were only able to do this because Michigan-based Sozo Health dropped their lawsuit. As discussed on Bowl After Bowl Episode 94: So Many Crimes, social equity qualifications were updated in Illinois to remove what social equity activists call the "slave master clause," which allowed companies hiring a majority of individuals living in disproportionately Drug War impacted areas or with cannabis convictions to qualify. This knocked Sozo out of the competition, so they filed a lawsuit on July 16, 2021 but dropped it on July 27, just two weeks later. Three days after Sozo's lawsuit was dropped, three entities filed a lawsuit in Illinois claiming they have been wrongfully excluded from the upcoming August 19th retail license lottery. Since they plan to employ the majority of workers from disproportionately impacted areas and two are military veteran-owned, they claim they should qualify. These entities are all connected to Chicago-based Justice Cannabis which currently operates in eight states. Last month, the Montana Department of Revenue announced they would propose rules for medical medical marijuana providers as they prepare for recreational sales to begin January 1, 2022. Those proposed rules have been introduced and are now open for public comment until August 23, 2021. A public hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2021. The proposed rules affect most advertising by limiting businesses to two outdoor signs 11-square-feet or smaller attached to a permanent structure. No billboards, banners, or flags and no TV, radio, newspaper, or social media advertisements. Businesses must have measures in place to keep their websites 21+ and they won't be able to offer promotional items or sponsor charitable or sports events. Puerto Rico's governor signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical patients from workplace discrimination by amending their medical marijuana access law to classify them as members of a protected class under their employment protection laws. Of course, there are exceptions where use represents a threat of harm or danger, interferes with performance, exposes the employer to losses of any kind, or if the employee uses their medicine at work without written authorization. A 180-page bill to legalize recreational use of cannabis in Ohio was introduced last Friday (July 30, 2021) which would allow adults to cultivate up to 12 plants for personal use and possess up to five ounces, expunge non-violent offenses, and set a 10% excise tax on sales. Revenue from the tax is supposed to go toward cost of implementation before being divided among municipalities and counties with at least one dispensary, public schools, and infrastructure. The Department of Commerce would oversee the program and issue licenses. However, a spokesperson for Governor Mike DeWine says he does not support legalization. On Bowl After Bowl Episode 83: It Just Takes Bad Month, we discussed the Mississippi Supreme Court overturning a medical initiative which passed with more than 70% of the vote. Now, a Senate committee is drafting new medical legislation and Governor Tate Reeves is expected to call a special session. At the Neshoba County Fair last Wednesday (July 28, 2021) Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann told a crowd three hearings have already been held this summer to replace Initiative 65 and that the draft should be complete this week. Businesses hoping to win one of six medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Rhode Island will have to wait indefinitely after the license lottery was delayed as the administrative appeal of a rejected applicant continues. This same appeal first delayed the lottery in the spring. Now, the lottery won't be rescheduled until the appeal has run its course. A California businessman, Helios Raphael Dayspring, agreed to plead guilty to one count of filing a false federal tax return and one count bribery at his upcoming August 25, 2021 court hearing. From 2016 to 2019, he paid San Luis Obispo County supervisor Adam Hill $32,000 in exchange for favors. Last August, Hill committed suicide. Dayspring operates 18 cannabis farms and four retail stores and could face up to 13 years in prison. Missouri's Department of Health and Human Services emailed dispensaries with a warning to immediately stop any unlawful activity, citing state regulations prohibiting promotional events. Advertising holiday or product discounts is not allowed.  The department suggests they could establish "discounted pricing for classes of patients such as those designated as low-income on their medical marijuana identification card." No notices of violations have been issued yet. 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Brandon Jones, policy director for the Southern Poverty Law Center's Action Funds, talks with Mississippi Today's Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender about results of the poll his organization commissioned on reinstating the ballot initiative process that was struck down by Mississippi Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court denied review of California's Proposition 12 and the D.C. Circuit vacated an EPA rule allowing year-round sales of E-15. Also, the Council on Environmental Quality extended the deadline for agencies to propose National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the use of deer-deterring propane cannons under the state's “Right to Farm” law.   Hosted by Audry Thompson, Research Assistant—With Brook Duer, Staff Attorney—Produced & Written by Audry Thompson   Material from the Agricultural Law Weekly Review—Week Ending July 2, 2021     Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law https://aglaw.psu.edu/  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law This material is based upon work supported by the National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Sponsors: One Voice (Executive Director Nsombi Lambright-Haynes) and MS State Conference NAACP (Executive Director Corey Wiggins | State President Reverend Robert James)  Host: Brandon Jones – Policy Director |Southern Poverty Law Center & SPLC Action Fund (Mississippi) Guests:  Zakiya Summers- State House of Representatives |District 68 : Corrine Rivera Fowler- Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy | Ballot Initiative Strategy Center & BISC Foundation On May 14th, the Mississippi Supreme Court voided the state's ballot initiative process essentially overturning previous ballot initiatives such as medical marijuana and ending future ballot initiatives such as Medicaid expansion and early voting. The petition to challenge and void the state's ballot initiative process was filed by Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler. Her argument stemmed from the constitutionality of the state's ballot initiative process. The current ballot initiative language requires petitions to collect signatures in the state's five congressional districts with no district exceeding 20% of the total. The state, however, only has four congressional districts. The state lost one congressional district after the 2000 Census. Therefore, the Supreme Court ruled that the state's ballot initiative process was “unworkable” and “inoperable.

No risk, no reward—in this second episode of season two of Matters, we'll take a high-level view of the legal profession—chiefly, why lawyers tend to be so risk-averse, and the effects that this cautiousness has on legal practice, innovation, and firm sustainability.For this discussion, our hosts, Jack and Nefra, welcome renowned legal author Mitch Kowalski, Big Law attorney and Access to Justice expert Tiffany Graves, and award-winning law professor and scholar Bill Henderson.Specific discussion points include: Why so many lawyers and law firms have been slow to adapt to technological changes, as compared to other industries. Why change is scary for many legal professionals, and how resistance to change stifles progress in the industry. How adopting a client-centered mindset encourages legal professionals to be more adaptive and innovative. What progress has been made in recent years, especially as the industry responded to Covid-19. Why lawyers' emphasis on risk management can have strong negative consequences when applied to law firm business decisions. How thinking like a businessperson emphasizes smart risk-taking, and why lawyers should adopt a business mindset. Listen in for these takeaways and more!Our Guests:Mitch KowalskiMitch Kowalski is a lawyer, writer, keynote speaker, legal operations consultant, and author of the critically-acclaimed books The Great Legal Reformation and Avoiding Extinction: Reimagining Legal Services for the 21st Century. A College of Law Practice Management Fellow and a Fastcase 50 Innovator Award honoree, Mitch has general counsel, international law firm partner, and Board of Directors experience. As a legal consultant, he helps teams and law firms to deliver value and perform at higher levels. Mitch speaks on legal service innovation at conferences around the world and writes for a variety of publications about the challenges of legal operations. You can follow him on Twitter at @MEKowalski.Tiffany GravesTiffany M. Graves serves as Pro Bono Counsel at Bradley, a 500-attorney law firm with offices across the southern United States. In her role, Tiffany oversees the development and administration of the firm's pro bono programs. Prior to joining Bradley, Tiffany was the executive director of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission, where she led a 21-member commission created by the Mississippi Supreme Court and promoted its initiatives to improve and expand access to civil justice to the nearly 700,000 Mississippians living in poverty. In addition, Tiffany previously served as interim director and adjunct professor for the Pro Bono Initiative at the University of Mississippi School of Law, and as executive director and general counsel for the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project. You can follow Tiffany on Twitter at @tiffmgraves.Bill HendersonBill Henderson joined the Indiana University Maurer School of Law faculty in 2003 following a visiting appointment at Chicago-Kent College of Law and a judicial clerkship for Judge Richard Cudahy of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Drawing upon more than a decade of research, Bill is a sought-after commentator on the changing legal marketplace and has accumulated numerous awards. In the last five years, he has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal, the Most Influential Person in Legal Education by National Jurist Magazine, and one of the inaugural group of “Legal Rebels” profiled by the ABA Journal. You can follow Bill on Twitter at @wihender.Learn more about Clio at https://www.clio.com

We talk with Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson about the Mississippi Supreme Court decision not to uphold Initiative 65. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles and Hilltree Marketing for the support! Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here.  Follow us on Social: Spotify Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter    

Chad and Cheatham discuss the Mississippi Supreme Court's decision to repeal the state's vote for Medical Marijuana.     Everyone has a story, and none are the same. Comedian Aaron Cheatham looks to share perspectives that may be overlooked, through thoughtful and fun conversations.    Stand-Up Comedian by night, Podcast host by day, Aaron Cheatham will challenge your perspective. He will push you to be thoughtful while moonlighting as a personal trainer specifically targeting proper core control as his improv comedy leads to uncontrollable laughter. Broaden your mind, change your perspective and engage your big belly laugh box, your core. Stand-up comedian Cheatham will have you delightfully inspired as he interviews people from all walks of life while they share their story, Perspective and have some serious improv comedy intertwined.    The Gray Area lives and thrives in the unknown. Join Stand-up Comedian Aaron Cheatham on his genuinely improvised comedic journey through the stories that make his guests unique. Laugh with us as we step into the deeply comedic perspective shifting Gray.     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thegrayareapodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/podcastgrayarea Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podcastthegrayarea   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts.    https://hotpiemedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An activist group attempts to reverse the Mississippi Supreme Court's ballot initiative decision.Then, Indian immigrants watch as COVID-19 vaccines go to waste in the U.S. And, what postseason baseball means for Mississippi's college towns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender discuss whether lawmakers will come to Jackson earlier than scheduled to pass a medical marijuana program or fix the ballot initiative process that was voided by the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Advocates for medical marijuana protest outside the Mississippi Supreme Court.Then, a water provider in Delta managed to do what many couldn't during February's ice storm.And, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, civil rights hero C.T. Vivian is honored in Jackson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jahan Marcu, Heather Sullivan, and Paul Rosen join host Ben Larson to talk about the rejection of medical marijuana legalization by the Mississippi Supreme Court, the merger of Tilray and Aphria as well as other large cannabis acquisitions, as well as the current state of legal hemp and delta-8 THC. Produced by Shea Gunther.

What happens when candidates automatically register you to donate without your permission? The AJC's Tia Mitchell discusses how this happened to contributors to Greater Georgia, the new get out the vote organization. We also discuss who's running and Roe V. Wade in light of the Mississippi Supreme Court case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mississippi Today's political team analyzes the wide-ranging political and policy implications of the Mississippi Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process.

Dr. Jahan Marcu, Heather Sullivan, and Paul Rosen join host Ben Larson to talk about the rejection of medical marijuana legalization by the Mississippi Supreme Court, the merger of Tilray and Aphria as well as other large cannabis acquisitions, as well as the current state of legal hemp and delta-8 THC. Produced by Shea Gunther.... Listen

Dr. Jahan Marcu, Heather Sullivan, and Paul Rosen join host Ben Larson to talk about the rejection of medical marijuana legalization by the Mississippi Supreme Court, the merger of Tilray and Aphria as well as other large cannabis acquisitions, as well as the current state of legal hemp and delta-8 THC. Produced by Shea Gunther.... Listen

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With the initiative process dead, organizers of a recent citizen-fueled effort to expand Medicaid suspend their campaign. And, we look at how one study estimates how expansion could boost Mississippi's economy with nearly 22,000 new jobs.Then, one week following the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15 year-olds, we check in with the state's leading pediatrician on how families are responding.Plus, in today's Book Club, we revisit a Pulitzer Prize winner's stories from the deep south.Segment 1:Less than a month since Healthcare for Mississippi officially launched it's campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Mississippi, the campaign is coming to a grinding halt. Yesterday, the group announced that it is "reluctantly" suspending its campaign "until there is once again a functional ballot measure process in Mississippi." The citizen initiative process - ratified in 1992 - was deemed unconstitutional by the Mississippi Supreme Court last week. We hear from MS NAACP Executive Director Corey Wiggins. And, a study from the Commonwealth Fund and George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health estimates expansion could bring nearly 22,000 new jobs to the state. Leighton Ku is the Director of the Center for Health Policy at the university. He explains the economic growth potential with MPB's Rob Lane.Segment 2:Teens in Mississippi are starting to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. Children ages 12 to 15 became eligible to receive the shot last week, and since then, more than 1000 Mississippi teens and pre-teens have received their first dose. Dr. Anita Henderson, President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, tells our Kobee Vance she and other pediatricians are talking with teens and parents who are interested in getting vaccinated.Segment 3:Rick Bragg is a journalist, a novelist and a college professor but is probably best known for his reflective non-fiction about life itself. The Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author has gathered a collection of his columns from Southern Living and Garden and Gun to put together “Where I Come From: Stories From the Deep South.” His conversation with our Karen Brown starts with his musings on what's unique about the south. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s podcast, Sarah and David give their predictions on how the Supreme Court might rule next term in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the abortion case challenging a Mississippi law that prohibits most abortions after the 15th week of a woman’s pregnancy. Our hosts also chat about Texas’ new pro-life law, Justice Elena Kagan’s spicy dissent in Edwards v. Vannoy, the Mississippi Supreme Court case they talked about earlier this week, the University of North Carolina board of directors’ decision to block tenure for Nikole Hannah-Jones, and mugshots. Plus, they provide some listener wine pairing recommendations for lead fact-checker Alec Dent’s forthcoming cicada eating experience.   Show Notes: -Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization -June Medical Services LLC v. Russo -Edwards v. Vannoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you to our executive producer for Episode 83, Guzman of the Midwest and to all the bowlers who chimed in with their FTIE experiences. Bowl After Bowl is a value-for-value podcast that accepts time, talent, and treasure of all kinds. Check out the donation page if you want to send cuckbucks, stream some sats, or send in some BTC.  If you don't yet have a Coinbase account, click here for the Bowl's  referral. You'll need one to claim your Bling Points from all those BTC paying games! Not to mention you get $10 in BTC and so will the Bowl! Just another form of the seemingly limitless possible ways you can return some of the value you receive from tuning into the show every Tokin' Tuesday at 10 PM Eastern/9 PM Central. TOP THREE (OR MORE) 33 CDC's Anne Schuchat announces retirement after Messonnier's exit 33% of stations in Virginia are out of gasoline Implantable 'living pharmacy project receives DARPA contract worth up to $33 million 33 people arrested in Neshoba County, Mississippi narcotics bust Operation Clean Swap: 33 charged during multi-agency child porn investigation Israel airstrikes kill 33 Palestinians, rockets fired from Gaza More than 50 migrants reported drowned off Tunisia; 33 saved 33 dead, dozens missing as cyclone batters COVID-stricken India THE COOF  33 deaths were reported in Michigan and New Jersey since we last toked on a Tuesday.  Kansas City dropped its indoor mask mandates including in metro schools. But the CDC released a statement Saturday recommending schools keep mask policies in place. Think of the children! Or don't. In Las Vegas, parents of high school children are concerned for their children's privacy since a teacher sent them home with an assignment to write a paragraph on why or why not they would be getting the experimental therapy since it is now available to their age group. One company got some good nationwide ad space with the mainstream talking all about their jab record bracelet which allows users to upload their medical records to their encrypted server and presents a QR code for all to scan and see - for just one low payment of $19.99! Oh, and remember: "Your compliance is prolonging this nightmare. Ditch the mask." WEED  Effective immediately, the federal standard dose for THC is 5 milligrams. Local KC news played this cringe piece calling delta-8 "pot's little brother" and giving some free press to a cute budtender on YouTube. But at least Missouri medical weed sales have surpassed the five year estimate already - in six months. Colorado banned THC isomers including delta-8 and another politician was found guilty of accepting bribes for dispensary licenses, this time in Massachusetts. Republicans are pushing for federal legalization and removal from the Federal Controlled Substances list to ensure individual liberty. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Supreme Court became the first to overturn a MEDICAL initiative passed by 75% of the voters because the language on the ballot initiatives didn't update when the state went from five congressional districts to four. Alabama's governor signed a super limited Compassionate Act medical bill into law yesterday, which doesn't allow patients to smoke bud, vape, or enjoy edibles and caps daily THC consumption to 50 milligrams unless a doctor says otherwise. Then the cap gets bumped up to 75 milligrams. Nebraska lawmakers came two votes short of the *33* needed to break a filibuster on an equally limited medical bill, so petitioners will soon begin their process to get weed on the 2022. And Minnesota is going to see a surge in medical sales since lawmakers slipped approval for smokable flower into an omnibus healthcare bill. Sadly, a recreational bill passed out of the Minnesota House but died in the Senate. GUTTERS & STRIKES #FIDLGB A portion of pinup-turned-photographer Bunny Yeager's photos are being auctioned off this weekend, including many with Bettie Page. A mom in upstate New York could lose custody of her daughter over a driveway decoration. Chick-fil-A is limiting sauces to one per item due to a supply chain shortage. Flamin' Cheetos - a story of stolen valor. An alligator chased Wendy's customers through a parking lot in Florida. An OG flatulence cammer in the fart fetish community makes $4,000 a month selling videos of her raunchy toots. An argument over laundry led to the 33rd homicide in Portland, an execution-style shooting. Airlines might weigh plus-sized passengers to prevent exceeding the plane's weight limit. A 73-story building in China started mysteriously shaking with no known cause. The FDA recalled 62,000 pacemakers that could possibly electrically short. FIRST TIME I EVER #FTIE The bowlers called in and talked about the first time they grew some food for themselves. Next week, we want to hear from YOU about the first time you ever left the state you were born in, whether it be for a move or vacation, etc. Chime in day or night: (816) 607-3663 And until next time, may your bowls burn ever brighter!

Advocates for medical marijuana continue to speak out after the Mississippi Supreme Court invalidated Initiative 65. We examine the health and economic fall out of the decision.Then, the United States' highest court agrees to hear Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban - setting the stage for the potential overturning of Roe v Wade.Plus, the Bail Project comes to Mississippi.Segment 1:Advocates for Mississippi's medical marijuana ballot initiative are expressing frustration following the Mississippi Supreme Court's opinion that effectively overturned the newly adopted constitutional amendment. Rankin County resident Angie Calhoun was a leading voice for Initiative 65 last fall. She said legalizing medical marijuana would have allowed her son to return home. Now, as she tells our Kobee Vance, she feels the life has been sucked out of her. Daniel Thompson says he's spent tens of thousands of dollars on land for farming and distribution - investments he believes the court has now undermined.Segment 2:Mississippi's 15 Week Abortion ban is drawing national attention, following the United States Supreme Court's decision to hear the case this fall. Pro-life champions are celebrating the move as they view it as an opportunity to challenge Roe v Wade. But advocates for reproductive rights find the situation more grim. Diane Derzis is the owner and CEO of Jackson Women's Health Organization - the only clinic in state that performs abortions. She tells our Desare Frazier, with current make-up of the court, Mississippi's 15-week ban is tailor-made to challenge the Roe opinion.Segment 3:Bail - the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on the condition of payment - is receiving elevated scrutiny as criminal justice reforms nationwide look to dismantle the discriminatory practice. And while some states have begun getting rid of their cash bail system, the gulf states have not. That's where The Bail Project hopes to help. It's a national organization -- already running in Louisiana -- that helps bail people out of jail. Robin Sterling is the CEO and Founder of the Bail Project. She tells the Gulf States Newsroom's Becca Schimmel the group is trying to reduce the number of people who are behind bars waiting for their day in court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where is MalaniKai two days a week when she isn't on WOTS; Is Atlanta turning into a war zone; Airlines may start weighing passengers; Another high profile Georgia official isn't running for a second term; Mississippi Supreme Court to hear case challenging Roe. V. Wade and much more……

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear oral arguments for what will likely turn out to be one of the most intensely followed abortion cases in decades: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case challenges the constitutionality of Mississippi’s Gestational Age Act, a 2018 law that prohibits abortions performed after the 15-week point in a woman’s pregnancy (with limited exceptions). David and Sarah walk us through the likely outcomes of the case and explain how it fits in with the court’s jurisprudence on abortion related questions. Also on today’s podcast, our hosts chat about Caniglia v. Strom, a separate court case involving the Mississippi Supreme Court, the cicada invasion, and more.    Show Notes: -June Medical Services LLC v. Russo -Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt -Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization -Caniglia v. Strom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you to our executive producers Harvey, quirkess, SircussMedia, Phoenix, Sir Semi Norwegian, CMike for supporting our 420 edition of Tokin' Tuesday and thank you nodebit for upgrading the stream for this auspicious eve. Bowl After Bowl is a value-for-value  podcast meaning it is entirely listener-supported with no advertisement. If you enjoy this podcast, don't be a mooch! Send us some love with your cuckbucks, crypto, ISOs, art -- or just leaving a voicemail.  Congratulations to Boo-Bury of Behind the Sch3m3s and JimC who tied in our 4/20 Sphinx contest! The PC first-person shooterBitcoin Bounty Hunt is hosting a tournament this weekend involving over a million sats. If you're interested in playing, use Bowl After Bowl's referral code: Y9o1vQ Sell trade secrets to China, get 33 months. Carry an unloaded gun as a felon, get 33 months as well. At least 300,000 people in 33 states are losing unemployment benefits earlier than expected. Spoiler alert: double dipping doesn't work. More than 33 million Britons received their first jab and the UK reported 33 coof deaths, just like Florida and Michigan. Movie theaters in New York will be able to increase their capacity to 33% next week. $33 million was awarded to fund projects to "safely" return children to school. And finally, a 33-year-old Pennsylvania mother was hospitalized with paralysis just 12 hours after receiving a Pfizer shot. The Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System shows 88 paralysis reports related to Pfizer. In the bowl, Sir CMike suggested using OpenVAERS. Per quirkess' request, the 420 origin story is discussed along with some early references and strange occurrences that occurred on this day throughout history. This 4/20 didn't go off without a hitch. Golden Gate Park was fenced up, barred off, and heavily guarded against any stoners hoping to toke there -- for the second year in a row! And at 10 a.m. on this historically large sales day, a point-of-sales system used by over 1,000 dispensaries in Colorado along with 13 other states crashed, causing transactions to take almost an hour. The Mississippi Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week for a legal challenge brought on by Madison city officials wanting to nullify the voter-approved medical weed market. Their argument? The state went from five to four congressional districts in 2000, but since lawmakers failed to update petitioner guidelines the initiative vote was invalid. It's worth noting Measure 65 passed with 73% of the vote. Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana signed legislation providing an affirmative defense for motorists who test positive for THC or THC metabolites in their blood or urine if they were not responsible for an accident or show no signs of intoxication -- a baby step in the right direction. In Idaho, Governor Brad Little signed legislation making it more difficult for initiatives or referendums to reach the ballot by requiring signatures from 6% of all 35 districts instead of 18 districts in the same timeframe -- 18 months. Maybe this is balanced out by the bill that died in Idaho's legislature, which would have prohibited the legalization of ANY psychoactive substance that isn't FDA-approved. Lawmakers in Florida also killed the bill proposing a THC cap. On the federal level, the US House passed the SAFE Banking Act, putting it into the Senate's court and the Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act has been reintroduced. And finally, the US Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $100,000 grant to a hemp-brick-making company in Washington, the largest fed-given fund to industrial hemp research to date. We enjoy our first Metal Moment from The Rev. Cyber Trucker. Sending rental karma his way! Jumping worms are in Missouri now. You can find the referenced news clip here. A California went without a front door for days after calling the police on the robo-vacuum, which she thought was an intruder. If you're looking for a house, you might be sad to find the sellers of this Albuquerque spaceship-themed home already accepted an offer. But you'll be happy to find out this North Carolina couple survived a rabid bobcat attack and this Colorado five-year-old might be a bobcat whisperer. If your dog needs a job, Annheuser-Busch is hiring. But you might not want to work for this dad, who expects his babysitter to replace a $2,000 guitar broken by the three-year-old. A newborn gets uninvited from a wedding and a dating app user was shocked -- shocked! -- to find he showed up to a date with 16 other bachelors. Catch us this Thursday on Hog Story with Carolyn & Fletcher! Tonight's FTIE was the First Time I Ever got stoned and next week's will be the First Time I Ever went to a nude beach. Share your story with a text or a voicemail to (816) 607-DOOF (3663) and until then, may your bowls burn ever brighter!

Clinics adjust to the temporary pause in the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. We examine how the new CDC guidance could effect the vaccination effort in the Magnolia State.Then, the fate of medical marijuana is in the hands of the Mississippi Supreme Court following yesterday's oral arguments. We break down each side of the debate.Plus, in today's Book Club, a historian lays out the history and motives behind erecting monuments in homage to the Confederacy.Segment 1:Clinics across Mississippi are adjusting their coronavirus vaccination plans as the state puts a temporary pause on the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Health officials say nearly 42 thousand doses of the single shot JnJ vaccine have been given in Mississippi, - that's around 3 percent of the nearly 1.5 million doses administered in the state. The pause is due to a number of JnJ recipients developing a rare form of blood clots. At the Healthworks Immunization Clinic in Hattiesburg, Dr. Rambod Rouhbakhsh says the clots need to be fully investigated. He tells our Kobee Vance, the pause will effect health providers' vaccination efforts differently, and the CDC's decision is an example of the robust monitoring all the vaccines are receiving.Segment 2:The fate of Initiative 65 - the constitutional amendment ballot referendum establishing a medical marijuana program in Mississippi - rests in the hands of the Mississippi Supreme Court. And while the subject of the widely used plant may be controversial, the debate over 65 boils down to a legal argument over constitutional language. To better understand yesterday's hearing, our Michael Guidry joins Matt Steffey - professor of Constitutional Law at the Mississippi College School of Law. In part one of their two part conversation, they break down the legal arguments presented to court.Segment 3:Before Confederate monuments began coming down in recent years, to the consternation of some and the jubilation of others, the history of when they began to go up is long. In her book, "No Common Ground," Karen L. Cox talks about heritage versus history and how women took the lead to erect the largest number of monuments before the turn of the 20th century. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Health officials call for a pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine following a change in CDC guidelines.Then, in the third installment of Your Vote, Your Voice, we examine both past and existing barriers to ballot.Plus, the fate of medical marijuana possible hangs in the balance as the Mississippi Supreme Court hears oral arguments challenging the legitimacy of Initiative 65.Segment 1:Mississippi vaccine providers are pausing Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccinations in the state while the CDC investigates siz related cases of blood clots. No cases of the rare blood clot associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have been identified in Mississippi. But health officials in say they are erring on the side of caution until the CDC has finished it's investigation. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says the risk of someone getting this type of blood clot from the J&J vaccine is extremely rare. Around 53,000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine are at clinics, pharmacies and hospitals across Mississippi. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says those doses will likely not go to waste in that time.Segment 2:Throughout American history, access to the ballot has been a dynamically controversial issue. When the nation was founded, voting was limited to white landowners. Efforts to expand the right to vote over the centuries were often met with resistance. And even after the 15th, 19th and 26th amendment removed federal restrictions based race, color, previous condition of servitude and sex - and reduced the legal age to 18 - many communities still face barriers to voting.Aside from voting rights secured through constitutional amendments, the federal government currently exhibits little power over elections. The power to manage and administer elections belongs to the states, and it is where some barriers can still be found. We examine the history of voting laws and practices designed to create roadblocks to the ballot with Christy Wheeler, co-President of the Mississippi League of Women Voters and Pauline Rogers of the RECH Foundation.Segment 3:Mississippi Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments today challenging signature collections for Initiative 65. The constitutional amendment - approved by over 70 percent of Mississippi voters last November - makes medical marijuana legal in the state. But the mayor of the City of Madison is challenging the initiative, claiming signature collections for the ballot referendum are unconstitutional. The Mississippi constitution requires an equal number of signatures from five congressional districts. The state lost a seat after the 2000 Census, but the constitution hasn't been updated to four districts to change the process. Ken Newburger is with the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association. He says signatures gathered during the initiative process were legitimate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Biden continues to stumble out of the gate while the national media fawns all over him. Justice Dawn Beam of the Mississippi Supreme Court and Dr. Chan Hellman of the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma talks about helping children overcome trauma.

On today's episode, I will be discussing the events that lead up to yesterday's final verdict for the 1992 murder of my mother Mary Turntine. Yesterday was the first time in twenty nine years that we got to face the murderer. Yesterday's verdict was not about us having the ball in our court but about us having forgiveness in our hearts. The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that the murderer be sentenced to life in prison without parole. Thank you for listening and supporting JusNtine podcast show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When it comes to juvenile convictions and sentencing, some gray areas may be encountered. Brett Jones found himself a product of this uncertainty in his post-conviction relief proceeding. At the age of 15 Jones stabbed his grandfather to death and was sentenced to life in prison; however, at this hearing the Mississippi Supreme Court ordered he be resentenced after a hearing to determine his parole eligibility. Simultaneous to this decision was the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Miller v. Alabama and Montgomery v. Louisiana; in Miller, the Court held that mandatory life in prison without parole for juveniles was a violation of the Eighth Amendment, and in Montgomery, it clarified that Miller barred life in prison without parole for all juveniles except for "the rarest of juvenile offenders, those whose crimes reflect permanent incorrigibility." Despite this precedent, the Circuit court held that Jones was still not entitled to parole eligibility. Featuring: -- Marc Levin, Chief of Policy & Innovation, Right on Crime, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Mississippi leaders recognize and honor the state's Veterans.Then, Mississippi Supreme Court justices are deliberate a case involving the Governor and Speaker of the House.Plus, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris is a trailblazer for women of color. We hear from a regional leader of her sorority - Alpha Kappa Alpha.Segment 1:Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor the men and women who have served, and are currently serving, in the United States Armed Forces. It was first observed as Armistice Day following World War I. During a ceremony honoring veterans yesterday, Major General Janson Boyles of the Mississippi National Guard, remarked on the importance of a nation remembering its defenders. Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn was also on hand. He says its important to consider the sacrifices veterans make for the nation.Retired Veterans, like Mark Lawson, share the sentiment. Lawson, who serves as the Director of Veteran Cemeteries for the VA shares more about his experience, and how important recognition of service is with our Michael Guidry.Segment 2:A case to prevent Mississippi's governor from vetoing portions of appropriations bills is being deliberated by the State Supreme Court. Republican Governor Tate Reeves is challenging a lower court ruling that found he doesn't have the authority to veto sections of legislative budget bills. The issue before the Mississippi Supreme Court began In August, when House Speaker Philip Gunn and Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White both Republicans, sued the governor for vetoing portions of budget bills arguing it's unconstitutional.Segment 3:Southern Remedy Health MinuteSegment 4:Vice President Elect Kamala Harris is looked at by many as a trailblazer. Stepping into the second highest executive position in the country - she is the first woman, first Black American, first Carribean American and First Indian American to hold the office. She is also someone who followed the same path as many citizens of color - attending a historically black university, and pledging Alpha Kappa Alpha. For Mitzi Paige, the Southeastern Regional Director of AKA, the election serves to remind others glass ceilings can be broken. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Army Corps of Engineers evaluates plans for the Yazoo Backwater Pump Project.Then, the Mississippi Supreme Court rules against further expanding absentee voting, while an injunction in federal court requests an immediate ruling in a similar suit.Plus, state officials say Mississippi is faring better in the battle against coronavirus transmission than it did following the Fourth of July.Segment 1:Damage Assessments are being sent to the Army Corps of Engineers to show how a flood prevention system could have made an impact in last year's historic flooding in the Mississippi Delta. Plans for the Yazoo Backwater Pump Project are being evaluated by the Corps of Engineers after months of damage assessment. In a press briefing Friday, Governor Tate Reeves was flanked by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson to express their support for the project.Segment 2:Lawyers for the Mississippi Center for Justice argue absentee voting should be expanded in the state during the pandemic - granting eligibility to voters who wish to avoid crowded poll sites in adherence to public health guidelines. But late last week, the Mississippi Supreme Court struck down that argument while clarifying what conditions do allow a person to vote absentee. Attorney Robert McDuff of the Mississippi Center for Justice explains the ruling with our Desare Frazier.Segment 3:Mississippi's Health Officer says data indicates the state is not yet seeing a spike in cases following the Labor Day holiday. The state's COVID numbers sharply rose in July following Independence Day. Widespread transmission led Governor Tate Reeves to issue a statewide mask mandate in August. Dr. Thomas Dobbs says he's glad to see the state is not repeating the trends from earlier this summer. Governor Tate Reeves credits Mississippians for the state's progress but says the decline in cases could be sharper - noting a suspected flattening last week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mississippi Moments Decades Series continues counting down to the Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2021. Another controversial Mississippian takes the spotlight in this week’s episode. Few public figures did more to hinder the cause of civil rights in our state than Judge Thomas P. Brady of Brookhaven. 1972 - In 1948 President Harry S. Truman ordered the desegregation of the US Military. He also supported progressive civil rights legislation that threatened long-established Jim Crow laws of the day. In this interview recorded on March 4, 1972, Judge Brady recalls helping form the State’s Right Democratic Party or “Dixiecrats” in response. In the 1950s, a series of progressive Supreme Court decisions angered conservative whites across the South. Brady states his reasons for wanting Justices to be elected and not appointed. After school segregation was ruled unconstitutional in Brown versus the Board of Education, Brady railed against that decision in a speech entitled “Black Monday.” He explains how the speech became a book and inspired the formation of Citizens’ Councils across the country. While overtly rejecting the violent tactics of the KKK, the Citizens’ Council covertly worked to destroy the lives and livelihoods of all who openly supported integration and equal rights of black Mississippians. Judge Brady was appointed to the Mississippi Supreme Court in July of 1963. Despite his record on racial matters, in several cases that came before the court, he demonstrated a fealty to the Constitution beyond his personal beliefs. He discusses his decision to integrate a “whites only” park in Greenwood despite being a segregationist. PHOTO: actual Citizens Council membership card from private collection.

MEC President and CEO Scott Waller interviews Judge Reuben Anderson, one of the most respected leaders in the state of Mississippi. Judge Anderson, a past MEC chairman, was the first African-American to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court. Most recently he chaired the Committee to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag. Judge Anderson oversaw the nine-member committee that in two months reviewed more than 3,000 submissions for the new flag after the old flag was retired July 1. The committee's choice, the In God We Trust Flag, will be on the ballot in November. Should it receive a majority of the votes, the design will become the new state flag. Truly a landmark day in Mississippi.

State officials expresses concern over rising COVID cases, and asks residents to do their part.And, the 1894 flag is lowered from above the capital for the final time.Then, in today's Book Club, how the siege at Vicksburg sealed the fate of the confederacy.Plus, fireworks safety for the Independence Day weekend.Segment 1:Mississippi has seen over 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 this week, corresponding with a trend of rising cases across the nation. In addition to cases, hospitalizations continue to rise. During a press briefing yesterday, Governor Tate Reeves shared his concerns over the viability of the the health care system.State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs has been warning of the impending risks to the system. He says the virus causes a strain on hospitals because severe cases can often need weeks of care.Yesterday's press conference was the first time Governor Reeves appeared publicly since the bill to remove the state flag was passed and signed. He likened the weeks leading up to the move a difficult family conversation, and spoke to those who feared a flag change might lead to the removal of monuments. Leaders of the legislature were on hand at the capitol for the final lowering of the 1894 flag that flies above the grounds. During a brief ceremony, flags were presented to Reuben Anderson, President of the Board at the Department of Archives and History. Anderson was also the first black judge to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court. House Speaker Philip Gunn, called the moment historic.Segment 2:The battle at Gettysburg is often cited as the civil war's most important battle but it was Vicksburg that ultimately sealed the fate of the confederacy. In his book, “Vicksburg,” author and historian, Donald L. Miller chronicles the warfare in all its phases, both land and water – the siege, the mine, the assault, the bombardment, sickness, captivity and, famine.Segment 3:The coronavirus pandemic has shutdown many Independence Day celebrations across the country. State Fire Marshall Mike Chaney thinks that could lead to more people celebrating with fireworks at home and in their communities. He joins us to discuss safety when dealing with fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James D. Bell is an award-winning author and retired Judge who received the highest bar association approval ratings ever given to a Mississippi Circuit or County Judge. He is listed in Preeminent Lawyers, Outstanding Lawyers of America and Top 100 Attorneys of North America.  He is the author of two novels, Vampire Defense and Maximilian’s Treasure.  His short story, The Adventures of Sherlock Hound, was published in Mardi Allen’s collection, Dog Stories for the Soul, alongside stories from Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, Willie Morris and others.  The son of a Choctaw mother and a Mississippi businessman, Judge Bell is devoted to his wife, Joanne.  They live near Jackson, Mississippi and have four children.  Judge Bell returned to law practice but is frequently called back to the bench by the Mississippi Supreme Court for short term assignments. Topics of Conversation: About “Maximilian’s Treasure” and the Inspiration Behind the Story Is Maximilian’s Treasure real? Finding solutions from our differences. About writing to make people laugh out loud! New projects from James Bell   MAXIMILIAN’S TREASURE Rumors of a legendary treasure trigger a battle over possession of a Choctaw family farm. Two young lawyers, John Brooks and Jackson Bradley, agree to help the family keep their farm. Early legal success prompts the drive-by murder of the patriarch of the family. The grandson chases the suspects whose bodies are found on the farm, scalped. At the same time clues to a vast treasure are found on the farm. Jackson, pursued by fortune seekers, adventurers, an exotic beauty and a homicidal maniac, follows the clues from a Caribbean reef to the Chiapas jungle. John stays behind to defend the grandson and continue the fight for the farm. His efforts are complicated by arson, murder, race riots, and the realization that he lost his one true love. Though there is great distance between them, their adventures are intertwined as they rush toward a triple climax that could shake the world. Join the adventure and discover your “Maximilian’s Treasure.” CONNECT WITH JAMES D BELL! Website: http://maximilianstreasure.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VampireDefense Twitter: https://twitter.com/James_D_Bell

Less than a month into the 2020 legislative session, there is unrest in the State house between the Speaker and a group of retired lawmakers.Then, the Mississippi Supreme Court upholds a 12 year sentence for contraband cell phone. Plus, the William Winter Institute's Day of Racial Healing.Segment 1:Four freshmen members of the Mississippi House might have to give up their legislative seats if they continue to serve and receive state retirement. A new regulation adopted by PERS--the Public Employees Retirement System allows retirees to collect their pensions while serving in the legislature. The regulation changed is based on an opinion written by then-Attorney General Jim Hood. But, House Speaker Phillip Gunn has advised the House Management Committee to disregard the new PERS regulation over questions of statute.Representative Billy Andrews of Lamar County is one of the four freshmen lawmakers. He tells MPB's Michael Guidry the AG opinion influenced his decision to run for office.Representative Jason White of Holmes County is the Speaker Pro Tempore. He tells MPB's Desare Frazier he believes the law is clear-- that elected officials can not serve in the legislature and draw state retirement.Segment 2:The Mississippi Supreme Court's confirmation of a 12-year prison sentence for an African American man who carried his mobile phone into a county jail cell is shining further light on the need for sentencing reform. Willie Nash was given the twelve year sentence by a trial judge in August of 2018. A 2012 Mississippi law sets a sentencing range of three to 15 years for inmates found with deadly weapons, cellphones or components of cellphones in state jails and prisons. Cliff Johnson, Director of the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi tells our Michael Guidry the court's decision highlights the need to look at the prison crisis holistically.Segment 3:Today marks the fourth annual National Day of Racial Healing; a day to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. The William Winter Institute will present an afternoon of Mississippi-based programming today at the Two Mississippi Museums. Portia Espy is the Executive Director of the Winter Institute. She tells us its a day to bring people together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE PETE SANTILLI SHOW Episode #1726 - Friday - December 27, 2019 - 6PM  Live Broadcast Link -  https://youtu.be/3BG-svynMzc    Virginia Gun Sanctuary Leaders Respond To VA AG; Compare American Revolution - 1726-6P The clash in Virginia over gun control has reached a new level, with proponents of a gun “sanctuary” movement urging active resistance to Democratic proposals in Richmond, citing the arguments that led to the American Revolution. The movement sweeping Virginia has in less than two months become the national model for fighting gun control. In November, the Democrats took control of the state legislature and, backed by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, have offered several gun control proposals. In reaction, gun owners have flooded into county and city meetings to demand that their representatives approve sanctuary resolutions to ignore gun control laws. E-Militia Article: Virginia Gun Sanctuary Leaders Respond To VA AG; Compare American Revolution – E-Militia News http://ow.ly/lw8G30q5dq5  GUEST: Professor Ronald J. Rychlak is the Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government and Professor of Law. He has been on the faculty since 1987. He currently serves as the university’s Faculty Athletic Representative, and he is the former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. He is a graduate of Wabash College (BA, cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (JD, Order of the Coif). Prior to joining the faculty, Ron practiced law with Jenner & Block in Chicago, and he served as a clerk to Hon. Harry W. Wellford of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ron is an advisor to the Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations and a member of the Mississippi Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. He is on the committee appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court to revise the state’s criminal code, and he serves on the editorial board of The Gaming Law Review. He is also on Advisory Boards for the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, Ave Maria School of Law, and the International Solidarity and Human Rights Institute. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rrychlak  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rrychlak  https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/ronald-j-rychlak/  AMAZON LINK:https://www.amazon.com/Ronald-J.-Rychlak/e/B003BX6FJS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  Save Our APP To Your Smartphone! https://one.cards/PeteSantilli Morning Prayer Requests: http://petelive.tv/prayer 

It’s on!  The Mississippi’s governor race has shifted into full political gear and we have Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and former Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, Bill Waller, Jr. both on this week’s show.  Both gentlemen are candidates for the Republican nomination for governor in the great state of Mississippi.  Last week we had the third Republican in … Read more about this episode...

Ned Currie, of Currie Johnson & Myers, joins the podcast for a discussion of the Mississippi Supreme Court’s decision in Colony Insurance Co. v. First Specialty Insurance Corp. In the first part of the episode, Ned engages in a comprehensive summary of the underlying events giving rise to the coverage dispute, as well as the legal arguments advanced by each party. Ned then explores each party’s most persuasive arguments ahead of the high court’s review. Ned then returns to the podcast, after the Supreme Court’s ruling, and discusses the court’s reasoning and the case’s ramifications.

On this episode I discuss a few cases on the Court's current docket.Madison v. Alabama - does the 8th Amendment prevent a state from executing an inmate if the inmate is unable to remember the crime for which he is to be executed;Gamble v. United States - should the Court overrule the separate sovereign exception of the double jeopardy rule);Nielsen v. Preap - Whether the government can require that certain people are detained for the duration of their deportation proceedings — without a hearing — because they have past criminal records.Three cases that dealt with the Armed Career Criminal Act. The ACCA imposes a mandatory minimum 15-year prison sentence on any federal firearms offender who previously has been convicted of three “violent” felonies.Flowers v. Mississippi - well known case from Mississippi that questions if the Mississippi Supreme Court applied the Batson rule correctly. For more information on this case, please listen to the podcast, In the Dark.Sources:http://www.scotusblog.com/2018/10/argument-preview-justices-once-again-consider-proper-scope-of-immigration-laws-mandatory-detention-provision/http://www.scotusblog.com/2018/09/criminal-cases-in-the-october-2018-term-a-law-professors-dream/https://www.aclu.org/cases/nielsen-v-preaphttps://www.oyez.org/cases/2018Follow RTB on social mediaIG: @1RTBpodcastFacebook: @1RTBpodcastwww.rtbpodcast.com

On today's show: A group of Mississippians is celebrating their new status as U.S. Citizens, while the nation seeks to reckon American immigration policy. Hear new perspective on undocumented immigrants' path to citizenship. In our StoryCorps segment, a conversation about holding out hope, mourning loss, and donating life. And, the Mississippi Supreme Court is welcoming its newest member.

Retired Justice Reuben Anderson was the first African-American appointed to the Mississippi Supreme Court. In this episode, he recalls growing up during the Civil Rights Movement. When Anderson enrolled at Tougaloo College in 1960 he dreamed of becoming an Civil Rights attorney. He remembers the campus as central to the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi. Anderson was the first African-American to graduate from the University of Mississippi Law School in 1967. He describes the challenges black students faced at that time. As a young attorney in the late 60s, Anderson litigated school desegregation cases across the state.    

Discussion of: (1) decisions from appellate courts in Oklahoma and Michigan extending standing for former partners in lesbian couples to seek custody or visitation of children they previously raised together as part of a couple; (2) an important new precedent from a New York federal court holding that all discrimination against transgender people by the government or any agent of the government is presumptively unconstitutional; (3) a ruling out of a Michigan federal court finding that the plaintiffs challenging the state policy for changing their gender on driver licenses sufficiently alleged a constitutionally-protected privacy interest in avoiding disclosure of their transgender status; and (4) two Mississippi Supreme Court justices who believe Obergefell can be ignored. Visit le-gal.org to learn more about The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York and to subscribe to Lesbian/Gay Law Notes, the most comprehensive monthly publication summarizing legal and legislative developments affecting the LGBT community here and abroad.

The question of money in politics isn't new. But money in judicial selection? That's a relatively recent issue, and one that had a significant impact on (former) Justice Oliver Diaz of the Mississippi Supreme Court. Joins us for a cautionary tale about judicial elections.

Retired Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Sugg wanted to be a pilot during WWII.  He recalls how a perforated ear drum prevented him from serving. He discusses his early career.

Retired Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Robert Sugg has fond memories of his days on the bench.  He remembers of some of his fellow judges. Sugg also recounts a fishing trip with fellow justice Francis Bowling.

One of Justice Michael P. Mills’ fondest memories from his tenure on the Mississippi Supreme Court was his friend and colleague Justice Michael Sullivan. He shares some of his favorite memories of his friend.

Senator Thad Cochran nominated Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Michael Mills for a Federal Judgeship in 2001. Mills recounts a getting phone call from the Oval Office. Justice Mills’ confirmation hearing before the Senate was just two days after 9/11. Mills remembers the patriotism and resolve of Americans to overcome the tragedy in the immediate aftermath.

The first African American Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, Reuben Anderson, remembers the racial climate of 1960s Mississippi. At Tougaloo College, he was inspired by the activism around him. He looks back on his career and his beginnings as a civil rights lawyer.

Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, Armis E. Hawkins, joined the service in June 1942 with ambitions of becoming an officer.  The Marine Corps had other plans. Hawkins recalls his service during WWII.

Former Mississippi Supreme Court, Armis E. Hawkins, served as a district attorney in Chickasaw County in the early 1950s. He looks back on his early career.