{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd2d68043b416d4617f91c9/68e561da53a5e2858fd53eee?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"In Legal Terms: Whistleblowers","description":"<p><br></p><p>In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org</p><p><br></p><p><em>If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: </em><a href=\"https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast</em></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you “blow the whistle” what could happen? We’ll learn about false claims against the government and whistleblowing laws with guest attorney <a href=\"https://sheltondavispllc.com/attorneys/rick-davis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rick Davis from Shelton Davis LLC</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Qui Tam, Whistleblower, Relator</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>Our legislators are thinking about whistleblowing laws for Mississippi. Last year <a href=\"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB1066.xml\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">House Bill 1066</a> of 2024 was introduced to create the MISSISSIPPI WHISTLEBLOWER REWARD ACT to reward those who report improper use of government funds. But the bill wasn’t passed.</p><p><br></p><p>MPB would like to invite you to a free film screening we think you’d enjoy. Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect—the story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. A panel with filmmaker Alexis Aggrey and former State Senator Ed Blackmon follows. Join us Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the MPB Auditorium in Jackson. Register at the <a href=\"https://form.jotform.com/252665315216152\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">link on mpbonline.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>To check for races in your area on November 4, visit the <a href=\"https://myelectionday.sos.state.ms.us/VoterOutreach/Pages/VOSearch.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">My Election Day portal</a> to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system, similar addresses should populate. Simply click on yours to get started. Mississippians are encouraged to educate themselves on all races prior to heading to the polls.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>MPB has local call in shows every weekday 9 - noon where you can ask an expert about money, health, gardening, and more. We’re the legal show!</p><p>You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from <a href=\"https://radiobookmark.com/listener-interactive/webplayer/#/station/8aTbf39WqRpkJ7cX?utm_source=MPBOnline&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=LISTEN_LIVE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MPBonline.org/radio</a></p><p>Tuesdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Southern Remedy: Relatively Speaking with Dr. Susan Buttross on MPB Think Radio at 11am Central.</p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}