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Righting Wrongs: USDA Discrimination Application

Righting Wrongs: USDA Discrimination Application

On August 16, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) into law. Section 22007 of the IRA provides 2.2. billion for financial assistance for farmers and ranchers who experienced discrimination by...

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Premises Liability Claims and Independent Contractors

Premises Liability Claims and Independent Contractors

Homeowners often invite independent contractors to their home to perform necessary tasks.  Lawn care, housekeeping, painters, and repairmen for example.  What happens if these contractors are hurt while they are working on your property? Are you liable?...

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Check the Minutes: Lowest and Best Bidder

Check the Minutes: Lowest and Best Bidder

It is well known that that the lowest and best bid for a public contract wins the day.  It also well known that if the public entity does not accept the lowest bid, they must state the reason for doing so.  The Mississippi Court of Appeals, in J&A...

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