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Americans are living longer, healthier lives. One result has been the interest by some to postpone retirement until a later age. Whether out of desire or necessity, some Americans are working…
In searching for a new home, either through lease or purchase, people have the right to consider almost any property that interests them. Laws on the books, some for more than 130 years, guarantee…
In this world of corporate downsizing and Americans working beyond age 65, job-related age discrimination can occur in the workplace. However, federal law prohibits age discrimination against…
The Mississippi Bar recognizes those individual lawyers and solo practitioners that have committed to adopt and prioritize The Mississippi Bar’s Well-Being Pledge framework. To join this…
The Mississippi Bar recognizes those lawyers, law firms, in-house legal departments, government, and non-profit law offices that have committed to adopt and prioritize the The Mississippi Bar…
The Mississippi Bar provides a series of articles below that pertain to certain areas of law and answers many general questions about everyday matters. To know more about your own…
The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed by Congress in July 1990, is one of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation ever passed in prohibiting discrimination against and providing access…
Sexual harassment is an issue that has generated much discussion and debate in the 1990s. While (almost) everyone agrees such conduct is unacceptable, the legal struggle has been in defining what…
Thirty-five years ago, Congress passed the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the first statute to address discrimination in the work place. The law prohibits employers from paying a female worker less than a…
Having credit enables a person to buy a good or service now and pay for it later. When applying for credit accounts or loans, consumers need to know their rights.
Banks, department stores,…
A federal law passed in 1978 provides a female employee who becomes pregnant the right to the same employment-related benefits available for disabled workers. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of…
Volunteer to be a judge for the 2025 Mississippi High School Mock Trial Regional and Statewide Competitions. Please complete the form below to volunteer. If you have any questions regarding this…
Lawyer in Every Mississippi Classroom Attorney Volunteer
Are you looking for a great way to participate in a statewide educational project in your area?
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Do you need answers to legal questions for your…
Your active involvement in The Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Division is critical to ensuring an active association, a respected profession and better Mississippi communities. One of…
LANDLORD/TENANT
Most of the time, the landlord-tenant relationship is covered by a lease or rental agreement. This document should include all the details about the…
Arbitrator List Application
The ADR Section of The Mississippi Bar is creating a list of ADR Section members who are qualified, practicing arbitrators in Mississippi. This…