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US Department of Justice opens civil rights investigation into Mississippi police department

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The Special Litigation Section of the Justice Department’s Civil Right Division and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi will conduct this investigation according to the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.

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Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Attorneys Introduce Texts Between Brett Favre, Gov. Bryant

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The recently introduced text messages show Favre and former Gov. Bryant discussing how to channel $5 million in public funds toward Favre's volleyball project.

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Equitable Distribution vs. Community Property in Mississippi

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Many spouses in Mississippi choose to disregard the guidelines of equitable distribution altogether by creating a separation agreement outside of court.

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These Actions Can Be Used to Prove Negligence by a Driver in Mississippi

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A common issue on the roads in Mississippi and other states is when drivers simply ignore the speed limit and choose to go as fast as they want.

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What Happens if I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt in a Mississippi Truck Accident?

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Mississippi does not have fully developed seat belt defense laws, and the law specifically states that “failure to use a seat belt shall not be considered contributory or comparative negligence.” .

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In term-opener, justices will hear Mississippi’s complaint that Tennessee is stealing its groundwater

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Share Mississippi v. The court’s decision could fundamentally restructure interstate groundwater law in the United States for decades — or the case could be dismissed immediately on the grounds that Mississippi has failed to allege the proper cause of action. Like most original jurisdiction water cases, Mississippi v.

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What You Need to Know About Mississippi Car Accident Laws

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Failure to bring your claim within this three-year deadline can result in losing your legal right to recover entirely.

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