This has been a hectic week so far, but as I was going through my google reader last night I thought the following posts from fellow legal bloggers were “noteworthy.” 1. Prof. Susan Schneider, the Director of the LLM Program in Agriculture and Food Law at the University of Arkansas notes here that she is heading to Copenhagen next month …
Discussion on Omnivore’s Dilemma Next Wednesday on Google Wave
I have been reading Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma and thought it would be fun to have an online discussion about it. If you haven’t started, you have a week so head to the nearest bookstore! I have been playing with the new google wave application and decided to give it a try next Wednesday night for the online discussion. If …
YPC: Looking for a Job or Internship in the Beef Industry?
I am looking forward to attending the 2010 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio from January 27-30th. NCBA Convention is a great opportunity to learn about advancements in beef research from scientific experts and current trends in agriculture policy that affects the beef industry. The Trade Show, in particular, is special attraction of NCBA’s …
Legalese: Force Majeure
It’s been a while since my last legalese post but thought it would be good time for another. I have been reviewing contracts this week and was reminded about a the important legal term frequently used in contracts — “force majeure.” Most legal terms are in Latin but “force majeure” is French for “superior force.” Usually contracts have a force majeure clause which will free …
YPC Spotlight: Interview with Ben Neale
If you’ve been following this blog then you know that I am heavily involved with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association‘s (“NCBA”) Young Producer’s Council (“YPC”), an organization that is only in its first year. I am a voting member for YPC on NCBA’s Resolution’s Committee, YPC’s Public Relations Chair, and Editor of YPC’s blog Cattle Call (if you haven’t checked it …
Thanksgiving Thoughts
It’s a beautiful crispy fall Thanksgiving Day here in New York City. This city is always filled with so much hustle and bustle but today this city is peaceful. There are a lot of families walking around here on the Upper East Side. Can’t help but be reminded about what is important in life and what I am thankful for. …
NYSBA Animal Law Committee Newsletter Available Online
Last spring, I was appointed as a member of the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) Committee on Animals and the Law. The Committe published its first “Laws & Paws” newsletter last month which is available online here. The October newsletter contains an update of hot topics in animal law, an article on teen animal cruelty, a summary of Convention on International …
New York Pet Shop Lemon Law
Over the last few months, it has come to my attention that several pet shops in NYC are purchasing dogs from puppy mills, advertising the dogs as being “locally bred” and then selling the trendy dogs for a huge profit. Several of these dogs are getting sick and sometimes dying almost immediately after purchase. If this happens to you, it is …
Thank a Farmer Week: I am Thankful For My Grandpa
Next week we will all be sitting around enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with our families, but this week we are all giving thanks to a farmer we appreciate. Two days ago, I thanked my father. Today, I want to thank another special farmer in my life, my grandfather, Leland Rincker. My grandparents on my dad’s side live very close to where …
Thank a Farmer Week: I am Thankful For My Father
Leading up to Thanksgiving, it’s “Thank a Farmer” Week and I am highlighting agriculture producers that have made a special impact on my life. I am sure that it is no surprise that I am thankful for my father, Curt Rincker. He is the Agriculture Division Chairman at Lake Land College (“LLC”) in Mattoon, Illinois during the day and then …
Get Ready For A Food Fight: Thank a Farmer Week
Several agriculture commodity groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”), are joining forces this week in a “food fight” against mainstream media for attacking modern agriculture production. As noted in this blog, I strongly believe that U.S. agriculture should be viewed as part of the food security solution and Americans need to support the people who work hard to …
Livestock Animal Cruelty Laws in Connecticut
Over the last month or two, I have been blogging about livestock animal cruelty laws in New York. However, Connecticut has a similar statute that proscribes the neglect of livestock animals. Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-247(a), livestock producers in Connecticut can be prosecuted for the failure to provide necessary food, water, shelter and veterinary care. Thus far, horse …