Ask Cari: What Small Business Owners Should Know About the COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

As small business owners grapple with the economic realities of nationwide stay-home orders and social distancing mandates, legislatures have been updating laws and developing new programs to keep the economy afloat. The latest and most groundbreaking is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2.2 trillion stimulus package aimed at supporting individuals, businesses, and governments now and …

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Illinois Family Law: Parenting Time and Shelter in Place

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law

We have received a lot of questions from folks about what to do about parenting time orders in the midst of a shelter in place.The current Shelter in Place Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 presently in place specifically excludes under Paragraph 14(e) “[t]ravel required by law enforcement or court order, including to transport children pursuant to a custody agreement.” …

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Ask Stephanie: What are the Right to Privacy Concerns Facing Livestock Photographers?

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law, Intellectual Property

There are four major types of privacy law: unreasonable intrusion upon seclusion, unreasonable revelation of private facts, unreasonably placing another person in a false light; and, misappropriation of a person’s name or likeness. Intrusion: One who intentionally intrudes, physically or otherwise, upon the solitude or seclusion of another or his private affairs or concerns, is subject to liability to the …

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Ask Stephanie: What Trademark Issues Apply to Livestock Photographers?

Rincker LawIntellectual Property, Trademarks

The U.S. Trademark office states that a trademark is “a word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, use or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the good/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services.” Trademarks may either be on a mark or image. In order for something to …

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Ask Cari: What Laws Affect Agriculture and Livestock Photographers / Videographers?

Rincker LawCopyrights, Food & Ag Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks

Here is a presentation that I did on the topic for an upcoming lecture at Purdue on the topic: Laws that Apply to Agriculture Photographers and Videographers from Cari Rincker Share this Article

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Ask Stephanie: What Copyright Issues Affect Agriculture Photographers and Videographers?

Rincker LawCopyrights, Intellectual Property

A copyright gives the creator of a literary, artistic, musical, or other creative work the sole right to publish and sell that work. This work includes photographs and in fact according to the Federal Copyright Act of 1976, photographs are copyright protected the moment they are created. It is not necessary to formally register a copyright, however it may be …

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Ask Kym: How Do I Co-Parent Amidst COVID-19?

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law

In the past few days, we have had numerous calls on this issue.  While there is no clear law as to what rules apply to parenting time and visitation during a pandemic like COVID-19, since this is an unprecedented global health crisis, I wanted to provide some suggestions to our clients and potential clients who co-parent.  Please remember that although …

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Virtual Mediation During COVID-19 Pandemic

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law

I have noted for years my ability to conduct meditations “virtually” via GoToMeeting or Skype.  I’ve been speaking to clients via GoToMeeting but I can also conduct meditations using this technology.  Of course, it is more productive to meet in person but a lot can still be accomplished by having these conversations “virtually.” For family law matters, I mediate both …

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Overview of the Uniform Child Custody Enforcement Act

Rincker LawFamily/Matrimonial Law

In way of background, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act was enacted in 1968.  It was revisited an amended 30 years later with the formation of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act in 1997.  It has been adopted in all 50 states and was adopted in Illinois in 2003. Definition of Child Custody Proceeding – this includes proceedings involving legal …

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Ask Stephanie: Should I update my Contracts in Response to COVID-19?

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Employment and Labor Law, Equine Law, Food & Ag Law

As we watch the Nation shut down major events, restaurants, and bars as well as limit social gatherings to a small amount of people, what happens to contracts that may not be able to be fulfilled because of the rippling effect of COVID-19, the “Coronavirus”? The answer lies in whether the parties have a written contract. And, if the terms …

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New York Allows for Electronic Notary Services

Rincker LawEstate Planning, Family/Matrimonial Law, New York City

Breaking News from Sabra Law Group – Great news! Rincker Law is able to help facilitate this need. Executive Order 202.7 allows for electronic notarization in New York State! IN ADDITION, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 29-a of Article 2-B of the Executive Law to issue any directive during a disaster emergency necessary to cope …

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Legal Considerations When Hiring an Intern

Rincker LawEmployment and Labor Law

As a business owner, you may be considering starting an internship program for your company. Internships can be beneficial to both you as a business owner and the intern. Interns can receive hands-on training in their field of interest while assisting your company in reaching its goals. However, it is important to keep in mind the various legal considerations and …

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