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Law in Your Life #67: Mini Law School

Need to get basic legal information but don't know where to turn? The Mini Law School just might be for you. Today Nancy Mogab talks to Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson about the affordable public school, its courses and more.

What do you hope the public learns from the mini law school experience?

What topics will be discussed?

When is it and how much does it cost?

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What topics will be discussed?

When is it and how much does it cost?

Listen to the full interview with Nancy Mogab below.

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When is it and how much does it cost?

Listen to the full interview with Nancy Mogab below.

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Listen to the full interview with Nancy Mogab below.

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Law in Your Life #63: Winter Heating Help

Many Missourians are having a hard time paying their utility bills, and stress each day that their heat could be turned off during the coldest part of winter. Today Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out about Missouri's cold weather rules from Gay Fred at the Public Service Commission. Gay also shares information about programs that can provide financial assistance to those who cannot pay their bills.

Can my heat be turned off when the weather is at freezing temperatures?

Where can I get help to pay for my utility bills?

How can I lower my monthly utility payments?

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Where can I get help to pay for my utility bills?

How can I lower my monthly utility payments?

Listen to the full interview with Gay Fred below.

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How can I lower my monthly utility payments?

Listen to the full interview with Gay Fred below.

Download audio to your computer. (MP3, approx 13 meg)
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Listen to the full interview with Gay Fred below.

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Law in Your Life #60: Fighting the Government... and Winning

When you get into trouble with the government, chances are, you feel like you are on the losing side of the battle. But you do have rights - and sometimes, you can win. What types of situations could you encounter with the government? And what are your rights when this happens? Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out from Jefferson City attorney Niki Sublett.

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National dog Bite Prevention Week

The third week of May is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, established to make Americans aware that man's best friend sometimes has a bad side. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that at least half of the 800,000 people nationwide who seek treatment for dog bite wounds are children. At least a dozen die for their wounds.

The CDC offers up a comprehensive list of ways to prevent dog bites, as well as tips to pick the best dog for your family. If you are family is involved in an incident, listen to this Law in Your Life podcast with Kansas City attorney Keith Cutler. Cutler discusses the issue from all angles, and offers information to people who are bitten, or pet owners with a dog that has bitten someone.

Law in Your Life #28: IRS Scams

The 2008 IRS Dirty Dozen names the top scams consumers will face this year. This week host Angela Wilson talks with IRS spokeswoman Catherine Murphy about three scams on the list relating to economic stimulus payments, phishing and tax preparerer fraud. For the complete Dirty Dozen list, visit the IRS Web site. (Internet Explorer users click twice.)

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Law in Your Life #26: Missouri Public Defenders

Missouri is fast losing public defenders, which make it more difficult for some cases to work through the court system. What's the cause? What does this mean for Missourians? Today host Angela Wilson discusses this timely issue with attorney Cathy Kelly. (Internet Explorer users click twice.)

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As Foreclosures Increase, So Do Schemes

The Houston Chronicle reports on the latest schemes to hit homeowners in foreclosure. They are perpetuated by individuals or companies that claim to be able to stop foreclosure immediately - but that's not the case. Some take a consulting fee and disappear, while others push homeowners to sign away their rights to the property.

In this Law in Your Life podcast, attorney Lee Viorell offers up tips you need to know before you go into foreclosure, during and after proceedings. For more information about buying a home, visit The Missouri Bar's Consumers and the Law Resource Guide.

Housing Market Woes: What Missourians Need to Know about Foreclosure

This Associated Press article details several plans out of Washington to help homeowners in danger of losing their homes. In a previous podcast, attorney Lee Viorell discussed what Missourians need to know about foreclosures. If you want to know more about buying a home, The Missouri Bar offers up the details in the  Consumers and the Law Resource Guide.

Law in Your Life #24: Pet Trusts

Many pet owners want to be certain their furry loved ones are cared for after they die, or if they fall unexpectedly ill. This week, Angela Wilson talks with attorney Greg Jones about setting up pet trusts, finding the best caregiver, and other important issues to the safety and welfare of your pets. (Internet Exlorer users click twice.)

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These online resources also offer valuable insight into setting up pet trusts:

Humane Society of the United States

EstatePlanningForPets.org

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These online resources also offer valuable insight into setting up pet trusts:

Humane Society of the United States

EstatePlanningForPets.org

Law in Your Life #23: Missouri Gun Laws

This week, host Angela Wilson discusses Missouri's conceal and carry law, Castle Doctrine and practical matters of owning weapons with attorney Kevin Jamison, author of the comprehensive book Missouri Weapons and Self-Defense Law. Jamison is also the instructor of a two-disc video, Missouri Concealed-Carry and Self-Defense Law.   (Internet Explorer users click play twice.)

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For additional resources on weapons laws in the Show-Me State, visit these sites:

Western Missouri Shooters Association

Kevin L. Jamison Law

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For additional resources on weapons laws in the Show-Me State, visit these sites:

Western Missouri Shooters Association

Kevin L. Jamison Law