As a matrimonial attorney, I receive a lot of questions about “no fault” divorce law. No fault law in New York did not remove the need for a “ground” in order to be divorced. In other words, New York has been and still is a “grounds” divorce state. Until October 12, 2010, there were only six grounds for divorce in …
Giving New Life to the Term “Spring Cleaning” – Does Your Farm or AgriBusiness Have a Scanner?
I have to give a shout-out to a small little machine that has made a big difference to my life and law practice — the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500M. In preparation of my move to my new office space at 535 Fifth Avenue, I spent the weekend scanning files and documents. I purchased this Bad Boy a few months ago and …
Rincker Law, PLLC Has Moved!
Rincker Law, PLLC has moved to 535 Fifth Avenue, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10017 at the corner of 44th Street. The office is within walking distance of Times Square, Grand Central Station and Bryant Park. I welcome you to come visit Rincker Law, PLLC at our new office in Midtown Manhattan. This new space has several beautiful conference rooms …
My Interview with Texas A & M – Whoop!
If you recall, I received my Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from Texas A & M University (way back in the day). I was recently interviewed by Texas A & M University’s (“TAMU”) College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (“COALS”). You can read my interview here. I’m very proud to be a Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2002. Here in …
Fridays With Cari: So You Want To Be An Ag Lawyer?
I get a lot of emails from folks who would like to learn more about being an agriculture lawyer — some folks who are interested in going to law school and others experienced practitioners who want to reach out to agriculture clients. Beginning on April 6, 2012, I will have an “open mic” on the first Friday of the month …
“Shared Challenges, United Goals”
I will be presenting tomorrow evening during the New York Agri-Women Annual Meeting on the “Shared Challenges” and “United Goals” of women involved in the New York agriculture industry. I am oftentimes reminded on how divided the agriculture industry can be. It’s not Big Ag vs. Small Ag. Local Ag vs. Conventional Ag. Organic Food vs. Food Inc. We are …
Save The Date: Local Food Law CLE
With my work as the Chair of the ABA General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee, I will be moderating a local food law CLE on May 10, 2012 from 2-4pm. The purpose of this CLE webinar is to give the practitioner the tools necessary to properly counsel various segments of the local food movement. You do …
What Happens in Mediation Stays in Mediation
Because of my work on the Rule 1:40-12 Roster of Civil, General Equity and Probate Action Mediators in New Jersey (and recent mediation training in New York), I was reviewing the New Jersey Uniform Mediation Act this week. I wanted to stress something to my readers that may or may not be clear: (almost) everything that happens during mediation is …
Will Be Attending the Second Annual New York Agri-Women Meeting & Agri-Tour
I am especially excited for the Second Annual Meeting & Agri-Tour of New York Agri-Women around the corner. Please check out itinerary for the Annual Meeting here and the agri-tour schedule in the Hudson Valley here. You can register for both events by competing this form and sending it my way. You can find directions to the Hyatt in Riverhead, …
Fridays With Cari: Getting Divorced in New York
We’re here. The last Fridays with Cari webinar (in this series) will be on Friday, February 24th from 2-3pm. I will be giving an overview of the New York divorce process. I will briefly explain court procedures, stages in litigation, the differences between contested and uncontested divorces, grounds for divorce, no fault divorce law, conversion divorce, the Child Support Standards …
Hey Law Students: Interested in an Animal Ag Short Course?
Are you a law student interested in learning more about agriculture law? Prof. Linda Chezem from Purdue University’s Department of Youth Development and Agriculture Education, Attorney Beth Rumley from the National Agriculture Law Center, Attorney Rusty Rumley from the National Agriculture Law Center and Prof. Drew Kershen from Oklahoma University’s College of Law will co-teach a class titled “Animals in …