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What Are the U.S. Government's Quarantine Powers?
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With the first confirmed positive tests of the coronavirus in the United States, public health officials are keeping a close watch on its progression. The...
What Does a State of Emergency Mean?
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We aren't used to travel restrictions, bans on large gatherings, and shutting down bars, restaurants, museums, and theaters. But this is unfolding in state...
Coronavirus Snake Oil: What Is the Law?
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If you've seen the 2011 movie, "Contagion," you probably remember the character played by Jude Law. "Contagion" was a well-made thriller...
What Are Your Rights if You Cancel a Flight Due to Coronavirus?
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You've been looking forward to that trip to visit your West Coast friends ever since you booked the flight last fall. But that was before anyone even knew of...
Is It Legal to Keep Students in Class After the Bell Rings?
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When students in the 2004 film "Mean Girls" get out of control, their principal, Mr. Duvall, tries forcing them to play nice. "I don't care how...
Tax Tips for Gig Economy Workers
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Workers in the gig economy enjoy certain benefits: Freedom. Flexibility. Independence. But as the April 15 tax deadline looms, the advantages of gig work give...
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