Overview of Business Entities, Liability and Insurance for the Food and Agriculture Producer

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

[slideshare id=43294080&doc=grownyc-businessentitiesandinsurance-150107134228-conversion-gate02] I spoke last night to GrowNYC Greenmarket Farmers about choice of business entities, liability, and insurance.  A copy of my presentation is available above.  This presentation gives an overview of business entities (e.g., sole proprietorship, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, cooperatives), trusts and not-for profit corporations for farms and food businesses. It then goes on …

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What Should a Non-Disclosure Agreement Address?

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

Is your farm or food business in business negotiations and you you considering using a Confidentiality Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”)?  In most instances, bilateral NDA’s should cover the following issues: (1) Legal Name of the Parties and Location. The NDA should use the parties’ legal name, address, and state of incorporation (if appropriate). It may be prudent to ask …

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Partnership Agreements for Farmers, Agri-businesses and Food Entrepreneurs

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

Farmers, agri-businesses and food entrepreneurs are highly encouraged to put the terms of an agreement in writing. Simple partnership agreements are also recommended for agreements to share ownership in one livestock animal, such as a bull, ram, boar, or show animal. Partnership agreements serve several purposes. First, absent a partnership agreement, the New York “default rules” will apply. Second, when …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The Cooperative

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur. There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The Limited Liability Company

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Choice of Business Entity Blog Series: The Corporation

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The Limited Partnership

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur. There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question …

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Choice of Business Entities Blog Series: The General Partnership

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur. There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question …

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Choice of Business Entity Blog Series: The “D/B/A”

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Choice of Business Entity Blog Series: The Sole Proprietorship

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

I am oftentimes asked about the best choice of business entity for a farm/ranch, agri-business or food entrepreneur.  There is no one-size fits all answer to that question as each type of business entity offers different strengths and weaknesses.  It is important to pick the right business entity for your specific type of enterprise – the answer to that question may …

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Farm and Ranch Lease Webinar

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law, Webinars

I will be presenting on farm and ranch leases on March 12, 2014 with Tiffany Dowel, an agriculture lawyer and extension specialist with Texas A & M University for the National Agricultural Law Center (“NALC”).  The CLE is titled “Farm & Ranch Leases:  Overview and Practical Negotiation Pointers.” The webinar is free to members of the American Agricultural Law Association. …

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Using Business Entities as a Risk Management Tool for Your Farm or Food Business

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law, Slideshare Presentations, Social Media and Technology, Speaking Engagements

I enjoyed presenting at the NOFA-NY Annual Meeting last Sunday in Saratoga Springs, NY.  My presentation on “Using Business Entities as a Risk Management Tool to Help Organic Growth for your Food & Agriculture Business” is below. [slideshare id=30215443&doc=organicgrowthforyourbusiness-useofbusinessentities-140120092329-phpapp02]

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