You’ve worked hard to build your small business. Nothing is more frustrating than negative online reviews, particularly if you feel they are unjustified or have been posted in bad faith. There are several steps that you can take to prevent your business’s reputation from being damaged by unfavorable reviews. Respond promptly and professionally. More and more potential customers are turning …
Episode 13 of Ag Law Today: Copyrights
Hear me talk all things copyright law with New York intellectual property attorney Laura Winston on this week’s episode of Ag Law Today. Such an important area of the law for everyone but especially for livestock photographers, food entrepreneurs and agri-business owners. Share this Article
Does an Employee Handbook Create a Contractual Obligation?
Every business with at least one employee should have an employee handbook, sometimes also called an employee manual or code of conduct, setting out the company’s policies and rules and the laws applicable to the employment relationship. It establishes the expectations in the relationship and enables employers to deal with similar situations consistently. Typically, employers do not intend for the …
Employment Eligibility Verification: What You Need to Know about the I-9
Immigration isn’t just a hot topic in the news—it has real impact on employers. All employers, including small businesses, are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification for every person they hire to work inside the U.S. for pay or any other type of compensation. Failure to comply could result in severe penalties. What Is the …
Ag Law In the Field: Advice for Potential Law Students
Hear me give law school advice along side other great agriculture lawyers in Episode 53 of Ag Law in the Field. I’m a subscriber on iTunes – I recommend subscribing so you don’t miss a beat. I also recently posted a YouTube video for college students here. I also have videos for inspiring ag lawyers for other age groups on …
Episode 12 of Ag Law Today: Farm Dissolution
Not only do we handle actual divorces here at Rincker Law but we also handle business divorces. Hear me talk farm business dissolutions with Robert Moore on Ag Law Today here. I’m passionate about prenups with marriages and businesses alike. Hear about the dissolution process and some tips on how to make it go easier. Share this Article
Record Keeping for Your Business: What’s Required?
Whether you are just starting up a new company or have a business that has been in operation for a while, good record keeping is an essential part of running your business. You are responsible for establishing an effective system to store and maintain your business records whether your small business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation. Some …
LLC Operating Agreement: Is a Non-Compete Clause Necessary?
You and several friends start a new business and decide to operate it as a limited liability company (LLC). Now that you’ve completed the first step—choosing a business entity—it is now important to prepare an operating agreement. The operating agreement is a contract which governs the operations of the LLC and sets forth the arrangements made among the members, including …