A few years ago, I was visiting a friend of mine in San Diego and we decided to attend a bull fight in Tijuana, Mexico. It was certainly an experience to say the least. I tried to appreciate the event …
A few years ago, I was visiting a friend of mine in San Diego and we decided to attend a bull fight in Tijuana, Mexico. It was certainly an experience to say the least. I tried to appreciate the event …
On October 1st, agriculture programs in Connecticut experienced increases in registration fees and budget decreases for various agriculture programs. Agriculture registration fees in particular significantly increased. Fees under $150 doubled while fees between $150 and $1000 increased by 25%. Previous …
We’ve heard the term in reference to crimes but what does it mean? Put simply – mens rea refers to criminal intent and is Latin for “guilty mind.” It is rooted in the Latin phrase actus non facit reum nisi …
As I mentioned in this previous blog, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) start a new blog “Cattle Call” that can be found here. There has been a lot of hype and chatter about the new blog– …
Sorry that it’s been awhile since I have revisited this blog series. I look forward to going through the common torts applicable in the agriculture industry. As I stated in this previous blog, I will first delve into the common …
In addition to my Ag Torts 101 series (next blog coming soon!), I’m starting another series where I help define legalese. First up is one of my favorite contract law terms – “quid pro quo” (pronounced “kwid proh kwoh”). It …
As I stated in this previous post, I spent last Thursday thru Saturday at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Next year’s conference will be held in Omaha, Nebraska. I find conferences like this rejuvenating. It’s …
I will be attending the 2009 American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Conference held in Williamsburg, Virgina this Friday, September 25th, and Saturday, September 26th. AALA has an exciting round of speakers and panelists this year. I am excited to listen …
As I mentioned in this blog, Ernest Paragallo was arrested last spring for the malnourishment and neglect of horses on Long Island, New York. 177 race horses were seized from his property and he was charged with 35 misdemeanor counts. …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) blog titled “Cattle Call” is finally up on the web! You can find the blog here on NCBA’s website. You can also find Eddy Arnold’s version of the “Cattle Call” …