Presenting on “Ag Gag” at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting

Rincker LawAnimal Law, Food & Ag Law

I will be talking about “ag gag” laws next month at the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) Committee on Animals and the Law (“CAL”) on January 28, 2015 at 1pm. I have been charged with the the responsibility of speaking from the perspective of the livestock producer.  I will be giving an overview of “ag gag” laws and pending …

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Admitted to the Illinois Bar!

Rincker LawAwards and Honors

Merry Christmas!  I’m home in Illinois at the Rincker Ranch visiting family.  It’s been a lovely visit so far.  I’ll be home through the weekend and then back to New York City next week.  I was sworn into the Illinois bar on Tuesday before the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court – very cool!  Here are a few pics! …

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A Few Important Farm Lease Terms

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

For those of you who are thinking about your farm lease, here are a few terms to consider: Parties: Ensure that all intended parties to the lease are named and adequately identified by the inclusion of their addresses or other unique identifying information. Purpose: It is recommended that farm leases note the purpose of the lease (e.g., corn production). Property …

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Common Equine Contracts: What They Are, Pitfalls to Avoid, and Ideas for Effective Drafting

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I will be moderating this upcoming CLE for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee on December 9th on Common Equine Contracts. I’m super excited to have equine law attorneys Julie Fershtman, Thomas Nicholl, and Avery Chapman on board to present on this very useful topic. We will be discussing the following …

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What Should a Non-Disclosure Agreement Address?

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

Is your farm or food business in business negotiations and you you considering using a Confidentiality Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”)?  In most instances, bilateral NDA’s should cover the following issues: (1) Legal Name of the Parties and Location. The NDA should use the parties’ legal name, address, and state of incorporation (if appropriate). It may be prudent to ask …

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The Termination of Spousal Maintenance in New York

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law

I get a lot of questions from client regarding spousal maintenance (or alimony) and when it terminates.  No matter how much maintenance is awarded or how long the duration of the maintenance is, in all cases maintenance ends upon remarriage of the recipient spouse, cohabitation of the recipient spouse with another man or woman (even if you are not legally …

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Want To See What A Divorce Consultation With Me Is Like?

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law, Speaking Engagements

I will be giving a Mock Divorce Consultation to my BNI Chapter on December 2nd from 6 to 7:30pm at Club 101 in Midtown Manhattan.  BNI is a great networking organization.  For those of you in New York City, please come visit!  More info here.  If you are interested in visiting, please let me know. Share this Article

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Excellence in Agriculture Law Award

Rincker LawAwards and Honors

I had a great time at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Annual Meeting two weeks ago in Albuquerque,New Mexico. I moderated a roundtable aimed at helping food and agriculture attorneys in solo and small firm settings run a successful (and profitable) law practice.  I also really enjoyed several of the sessions throughout the conference, especially the session on food …

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New and Improved Kindle Version Available for NY Food and Agriculture Law Book

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

A new and improved, more user-friendly Kindle version of the “Field Manual:  Legal Guide for New York Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs” is available on Amazon.com here for $9.99.  If you purchase the hard-copy of the book, the Kindle version is only an additional $2.99 – a cheap way to make sure that the “Field Manual” is always with you… and your Kindle/iPad/Tablet. …

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Why Your Farm Estate Plan Should be Revisited Every Few Years

Rincker LawEstate Planning, Food & Ag Law

It is prudent to revisit your estate plan every 3-5 years or when there is a major life event (e.g., marriage, divorce, purchase/sale of major assets, bankruptcy, children). Estate planning leads to business planning, which leads to tax planning, which leads to business succession, which should lead to disaster planning, which may lead to federal farm program planning, which should …

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My Presentation on “Getting Paid” at the American Agriculture Law Association Annual Meeting

Rincker LawFood & Ag Organizations, Links and Online Resources, Slideshare Presentations, Speaking Engagements

  Had a great time at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Annual Meeting this past week.  I moderated a roundtable discussion on “Getting Paid:  Billing and Collection Strategies for the Food and Agriculture Lawyer.”  My presentation has none of the answers – only the questions!  However, I did provide a substantive outline for the attendees that is located here. The …

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