Last month, I posted this blog which gave a cursory overview of provisions that should be included in general partnership agreements. Recently, I uploaded this article on JD Supra which describes partnership agreements as they apply to cattle producers in greater detail. If you have been following this blog, you know that I highly recommend getting agreements in writing because at the end …
Tuesday Links
As I was trolling the blogosphere this morning, I came across some interesting posts that I thought I’d share: 1. Because I live in NYC and my country-self tends to be a little naive and trusting, this post reminded me that you can never be too careful (particularly in January with so much traveling taking place for conferences and livestock shows). And this post might …
Dates For Your Calendar
Winter is always jammed packed with agriculture conferences and livestock events. I wish that I was in Seattle right now for the American Farm Bureau Federation (“AFBF”) annual meeting. I’m still debating whether I will be heading to the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado next week for the Simmental Show. It’s my favorite cattle show (and this blog made …
More Thoughts For Your 2010 Estate Planning Checklist
I don’t know what it is about the first of the year, but it is always hectic. This has certainly been a busy first week of 2010. I have been catching up on my reading and came across a great article in last month’s newsletter from Barrett Easterday Cunningham & Eselgroth LLP, an agriculture law firm located in Dublin, Ohio. Russell Cunningham is …
Some Suggestions for Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here we are. Last day of 2009. I cannot believe how fast this year has gone. I started 2009 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and ended it in New York City at Rincker Law, PLLC. I am extremely grateful for my friends and family who have been supportive along the way. It’s snowing outside here in NYC today — nothing better than …
Estate Planning for Pets?
The first that I had ever heard of pet trusts was the summer I was studying for the bar exam. I laughed at the concept at first; but over the last few years through my involvement in animal law activities and my own experiences, I have realized how important it is to make sure that your companion animal(s) are properly …
Power of Attorney
I hope that all my readers are having a great holiday season. As I have mentioned in previous posts, estate planning has become a newfound passion of mine. Even on a personal level, it is important that my own family have in place the proper documentation. In my opinion, careful estate planning is the best gift that you can give …
Blizzard Links
“Oh the weather outside is frightful…” so it is the perfect time to catch-up on all the blogs I follow and give my readers some interesting law links while I sip on some hot chocolate. There is a blizzard tonight in New York City. I cannot wait until morning to see how beautiful Central Park is with snow on the …
Some Considerations for General Partnership Agreements
Whether it is a partnership for a flush cow, a boar or a bull that is in a stud, or a family-owned agriculture enterprise, you are encouraged to get a partnership agreement in writing. Even if you are going into business with someone you know and trust, a handshake won’t protect you if unexpected things go wrong. Each state has …
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 …