Mississippi Paralegal Association

Mississippi Paralegal Association Session Agenda: MPA-Fall-Seminar-topics-Coleman-Tipton.pdf Session 1: Mississippi Workers' Compensation: From Claim to Commission Session 1 Learning Objectives: 1. Overview of Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Law and Statutory Framework 2. Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission: Jurisdiction and Procedures 3. Practical Issues in Workers’ Compensation Claims and Litigation 4. Recent Developments, Questions, and Takeaways Session 2: This […]

Mississippi Paralegal Association, Inc. Session Agenda: Session-Information-Renfroe-and-Tackitt.docx Session 1: Chaos in the Courtroom: The Sovereign Citizens Movement The Sovereign Citizen movement continues to present unique challenges for courts, attorneys, judges, clerks, and paralegals. Members of this movement often reject the legitimacy of government authority and utilize unconventional legal theories, frivolous filings, fraudulent documents, and other […]

Mississippi Paralegal Association, Inc. The Mississippi GAP Act: Practical Guidance and Ethical Responsibilities for Paralegals in Guardianship and Conservatorship Matters. Session Agenda: Session-Information-The-Mississippi-GAP-Act.docx 1. Identify and apply the key provisions of Mississippi's GAP Act, including guardianship and conservatorship procedures, due process requirements, court reporting obligations, and ongoing compliance responsibilities. 2. Recognize the distinct roles of […]

Mississippi Paralegal Association, Inc. Regulatory Convergence: When Procurement Meets Federal Technology Restrictions – A UAS Case Study in Federal Funding, Supply-Chain Compliance, and Government Contracting. Session Agenda: MPA-UAS-Presentation-Ben-Jones.docx • Identify the source and hierarchy of state, federal, funding, regulatory, and contractual requirements affecting public technology procurement. • Recognize how administrative designations and judicial review can […]