As I noted in this previous post, I am the new Chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), General Practice, Solo and Small Firm’s Division, Agriculture Law Committee.  You can join the Committee and the Discussion List here.  I have restructured the subcommittees as follows: 1. Ag ADR: mediation, arbitration 2. Ag Estate/Succession Planning, Family [...]

When I was a child, I was fascinated with globes.  I loved spinning a globe around in my parents’ livingroom searching for far away countries that I learned about in school or on television.  My entire universe was in Central Illinois (with an occasional trip to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals play).  It was [...]

Today I am getting on an airplane from LGA and heading to Omaha, Nebraska for the American Agriculture Law Association‘s (“AALA”) 31st Annual Agriculture Law Symposium.  I’m always excited to meet other food and agriculture attorneys.  Nebraska is such a great agriculture state.  I haven’t been to Omaha for a few years. This year’s conference [...]

It’s been a long time since I have posted a blog full of links to the work of other agriculture and legal bloggers – I have had a very hectic spring.  It’s a beautiful day here New York City.  Having some quality time with my coffee and catching up on blogs via Google Reader this morning and then [...]