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Rentals

Will Airbnb give you a refund for your cancelled vacation? In this video, Attorney Joe Tamburino offers a few tips for determining when you’re entitled to a refund for short-term rentals.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Last week, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board passed a resolution allowing anyone to live in a tent in the park system. Learn why this resolution is procedurally and legally improper from Attorney Joe Tamburino.

Employment

During this crisis, it's natural to be worried about your job when you need to take time off. However, Minnesota workers should know that there are federal and state laws protecting them from employer retaliation. Learn more in this podcast from Attorney Joe Tamburino.

Travel

Can states force travelers to self-quarantine if they’re from a state with high COVID-19 infection rates? In this video, Attorney Joe Tamburino discusses what states can (and can’t) do to protect citizens during a peacetime emergency.

Governor Executive Order - Masks

Governor Tim Walz has issued several executive orders since the pandemic began – and now, he may be issuing an order to require mask usage in places of public accommodation. Learn more in this podcast from Attorney Joe Tamburino.

Travel Advisories

The New York Governor has placed Minnesota on a list of state travel advisories. In this podcast, Attorney Joe Tamburino explains how you can comply with the self-quarantine rule when visiting New York.

Federal LO in Portland

Can the president send federal law enforcement officials into our cities as he’s done in Portland? Attorney Joe Tamburino explains the executive branch’s broad authority to protect federal property under the 2002 Department of Homeland Security Act.

Protests

Minneapolis has seen near-daily protests since George Floyd was killed by the police. Though the city hasn’t been enforcing protest permitting laws, Attorney Joe Tamburino explains why they exist, and how they’re meant to protect free speech, not stifle it.

Informed Consent Waivers

Returning college students may be asked to sign a waiver of “informed consent” that protects their school against lawsuits for COVID-19 infection. However, a negligent school can still be held liable, as Attorney Joe Tamburino explains:

Mandatory Mask Order

Thanks to a set of recent executive orders, masks are now mandated in indoor public spaces, including schools. Attorney Joe Tamburino recaps the new requirements and the penalties that come with them.