“Contested” vs. “Uncontested” Divorces – So What Exactly is the Difference?
by Cari Rincker on May.17, 2012
In New York, a contested divorce is one where the parties do not agree on whether or not to get divorced, on what the grounds for divorce will be, and/or on all or some of the ancillary issues to the divorce including but not limited to durational/rehabilitative spousal maintenance, child support, and equitable distribution. All or [...]
An Overview of State Laws Prohibiting Undercover Video Surveillance
by Cari Rincker on May.15, 2012
The agriculture community has faced problems with animal welfare organizations using undercover videos that are sensationalizing alleged acts of animal cruelty on livestock operations. Larger livestock farmers using conventional production practices and concentrated animal feeding operations are at greater risk. Due to the media attention from these undercover videos, several states have developed legislation aimed [...]
Missed the Local Food CLE? Don’t Worry, You Can Get the Recording
by Cari Rincker on May.14, 2012
Last Thursday I moderated a fantastic local food law CLE (i.e., “Continuing Legal Education”). The faculty worked hard putting together substantive materials for the attendees including relevant ancillary materials (such as this, this, and this). If you missed the live webinar, you can purchase the CLE from the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) webstore here. Though [...]
Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
by Cari Rincker on May.11, 2012
Summer is around the corner.. and ’tis the season for unpaid interns! I recently came across this helpful factsheet from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, on internship programs under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The factsheet clearly defines the test that is used for determining whether the “trainee” test for [...]
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