The tamburinotalkslaw's Podcast

Date of Election

The executive branch doesn’t have the power to delay elections, period. Joe Tamburino explains the clauses of the constitution that apply to electoral proceedings and the succession of power should a vote be unclear.

Mike Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech at the Republican National Convention is raising questions over possible violations of the Hatch Act, a law passed in 1939 that prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch of the federal government from engaging in some forms of political activity. Attorney Joe Tamburino breaks down the Hatch Act, potential penalties, and what’s at issue in the case of Secretary of State Pompeo’s RNC speech.

Nanny Cams

Cameras and surveillance systems may be all around us, but the use of “nanny cams” may not always be legal. As Attorney Joe Tamburino notes, Minnesota’s wiretapping law only allows a person to record a conversation if they are a party to that conversation, or if they have obtained consent. Learn more about this law and how it applies to nanny cams and recording devices in the home.

Tent Encampments

Our firm has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Minneapolis Park Board on behalf of a client who had experienced a great deal of trouble related to homeless encampments in Powderhorn Park, as all the tents have since been removed. While our client’s case may have been resolved, a number of other issues remain. Learn more in this podcast from Attorney Joe Tamburino:

Recordings Pt. 2

In our previous segment, we discussed the nuances of recording laws throughout the United States. But what are the laws regarding conversations taking place outside? Is it legal for security cameras, Ring doorbell cameras, or the like to record these private conversations? Attorney Joe Tamburino discusses people’s rights in public spaces in our latest video:

Recordings Pt. 1

American journalist Bob Woodward’s new book about Donald Trump's presidency, “Rage,” has been met with great controversy, in part because of how Woodward references 18 recorded conversations he had with the president. While Trump did consent to these conversations being recorded, it has raised questions over the legalities of recording conversations. 

Britney Spears

Although Britney Spears is 38 years old and has presented valid arguments for why she is fit to handle her own $60 million fortune, she hasn’t had legal control over it since 2008. The reason? Her father, Jamie Spears, won conservatorship in a court of law following her mental health issues that year and has retained it since. Attorney Joe Tamburino breaks down what a conservatorship means and why #FreeBritney has gained traction this year:

Bails

Minneapolis Police Department ex-officer Derek Chauvin, who was accused of killing George Floyd, has posted a $1 million bail. This has left many people wondering how the bail system in the United States works. Are murder cases always given bail? If so, are these bails usually high? Find out from Attorney Joe Tamburino in this podcast:

Mandatory Vaccinations

Can the United States government make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for every single American? Learn about the different mandates federal and state governments have the power to enforce in this podcast from Attorney Joe Tamburino:

Senate Confirmation Hearing

With the final day of the U.S. Senate’s confirmation hearings on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett upon us, many Americans are still seeking answers to their questions. On top of that, various legal terms have been thrown around throughout these hearings, such as stare decisis, precedent, and super precedent. Attorney Joe Tamburino discusses these terms and what they mean: