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Judge Dewayne Thomas, one of the good ones…

Being a family law judge is a very difficult job. It is fraught with high emotion, drama and critical decisions. Judge Thomas handled it in stride. Judge Dewayne Thomas passed away unexpectedly...

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What’s all the hoopla about with Youth Court, CPS & Law Enforcement, of late?

There have been numerous stories about State and Federal lawsuits, sheriffs’ concerned about children and the role of Child Protection Services in Mississippi. The shortest version is as follows (these...

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Guns, Marijuana & the US Supreme Court

Send lawyers, guns and money… The US Supreme Court has ruled that the use of marijuana in it of itself does not prohibit you from possessing a firearm. UNITED STATES v. HEMANICERTIORARI TO THE UNITED...

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Caught One-Handed; Law Enforcement & a Lack of Common-sense Erode the...

Florida woman cited for driving while holding and using her cell phone in her right hand, as observed by the Sheriff’s Deputy… Bodycam screenshot. Deputy Gonzalez, with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s...

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Afroman & Lemon Pound Cake; An American Justice Story…

Afroman, born Joseph Edgar Foreman, won a Defense-Verdict in a civil lawsuit filed against him by 7 Adams County, Ohio sheriff’s deputies. The deputies sued him for defamation and false light, seeking...

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Remembering Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who have died in service to this Country.    On Memorial Day, the flag of the United States is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly...

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Why I care who the Judge is and why YOU should too!

Chancery Judges are some of the most powerful judges in the state. A Mississippi Chancellor (Chancery Court judge) holds broad judicial power over cases of equity; including domestic relations...

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UPDATE: Hinds Judge, Tametrice Hodges Linzey, KICKED OFF CASE by SUPREME COURT

Do NOT assume that your Judge knows the law. It’s dangerous when they don’t,…it’s worse when they do know the law and choose to ignore it! In a recent Mississippi Supreme Court Opinion, every Justice...

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Hinds Judge, Tametrice Hodges Linzey, REVERSED and her ORDER is VACATED by...

Reported PUBLIC Opinion: Believe it or not, some Judges ignore the law, violate litigant’s rights and threaten lawyers who stand up for what is right…it’s sad, but it happens. This past week some level...

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Child Support and Games of Chance; Your Casino Winnings Can Now Go Towards...

A recent Bill, passed by the Mississippi House and Senate, has been signed by the Governor. It allows the garnishment of Casino winnings to be paid for Child Support Arrearages. Senate Bill 2369,...

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This Mississippi bill could make 50-50 joint custody the standard in divorces

by Sophia Paffenroth March 25, 2026 See Sophia Paffenroth’s article in Mississippi Today about a proposed Joint Custody Bill. Paffenroth conferred with multiple attorneys, professors and...

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Look out WebMD here comes ChatGPT!

For years Doctors have enjoyed the saying “I’m sure your WebMD is just as good as my actual M.D…. Self-diagnosing running rampant… Well now ChatGPT has made everyone a lawyer. Need a brief in response...

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Attorney Reviews and throwing Stones…

Attorneys are easy targets for social media/rating review site criticism. Sure, we can pay $450.00 dollars and get a plaque that says we are the Top Ten Bestest Attorneys in the Universe, but it’s easy...

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Is Winning Your Appeal a Win?

“I’ll take this all the way to the Supreme Court!” A fair amount of family law cases are appealed in Mississippi. All are appealed to the Mississippi Supreme Court, most are assigned to the Mississippi...

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Must Show ID when Operating a Vehicle MCA 63-1-41 in Mississippi.

I know my rights…or do you? Every licensee shall have the required license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the same, upon demand…of a peace...

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Coldplay is a cold play – Uh Oh …

These photos are still shots of a video taken at a recent Coldplay concert. A couple, caught up in a moment, got caught in the moment…allegedly. Lead singer, Chris Martin is heard saying  “Either...

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Ferraez In CUSTODY!

Local Hattiesburg Attorney Corey Ferraez was taken into custody for civil contempt today after an on-the-record-hearing in Forrest County before Judge Sheila Smallwood. Ferraez was held in Civil...

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Dueling in Mississippi, Illegal since the 1800s…

MS Code § 97-39-1 (2024) It seems we pine for yesteryear when men were gentlemen. Well, guess what? They weren’t!! Disputes were resolved with a fight to the death. Political rhetoric was uglier then...

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Hattiesburg’s Most Wanted

Attorney, Corey Ferraez is being pursued by law enforcement and has a warrant for his arrest for Civil Contempt. This is circulating the blogosphere in Hattiesburg and the Jackson area. This all...

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Happy Father’s Day!!

#HappyFather’sDay #ThompsonLawFirm

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