Rincker Law PLLC is proud to share that our principal attorney, Cari Rincker, was recently featured in an in-depth attorney profile in the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Rural Practice Section Newsletter. The profile, written by Sara Peska and Ean R. Albers, offers a detailed look into Cari’s career path, her return to rural Illinois, and her longstanding dedication to …
In this blog, “From Trademarks to Tractors: Why More Farmers Are Protecting Their Ag Brands and Innovations in 2026,” we explore the growing importance of intellectual property (IP) protection in modern agriculture. As Illinois farm families expand their businesses into online sales, ag-tech, and branded products, protecting their ideas and identity has become just as important as protecting their land …
In this blog, “Farms, Family, and Fairness: How the Next Generation of Farm Divorces Will Shape Ag Businesses in 2026,” we explore how the intersection of family and business law is reshaping the future of agricultural operations and generational wealth. Divorce in a farm family can be one of the most complex legal events because it affects not only the …
This was first published in the November 2025 edition of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)’s Agriculture Section Council newsletter. SNAP Benefits and USDA Legal Battles A series of federal court rulings in late October and early November have forced the USDA to reverse its suspension of November SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.[1] Judges in Rhode Island and …