For those of you who missed it, the recording of the intellectual property (“IP”) webinar that I moderated for the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee last November is now available for purchase. Even though I love participating in the live webcasts in case I have a question to ask, recordings are …
How Food & Agriculture Lawyers Can Better Use Multimedia with their Cases and Practices
I will be moderating a roundtable at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Annual Meeting this afternoon. The below powerpoint will be used as a discussion starter for the panel. I have included this list of additional resources in the materials. The panel will discuss the differences between marketing, advertising and public relations. Then the panel will discuss how food …
Are You a Food and Agriculture Lawyer? 2 min Survey on Technology
As I noted in yesterday’s blog post, I’ll be speaking at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Annual Meeting about technology in the food and agriculture law practice. I have a 2 minute survey on technology for food and agriculture lawyers- would mean a lot to me if you could answer a few questions about your current technology use. The …
North Carolina Farm & Food Law CLE – Contracts
I am excited to participate in the North Carolina Farm and Food Law CLE on October 17, 2013 at the North Carolina Bar Center in Cary, North Carolina. I will be giving an “Overview of Common Agriculture Contracts in North Carolina” including agriculture production contacts, custom feeding arrangements, farm leases, farm machinery agreements, and partnership agreements for farms and food …
Reappointed Chair of the ABA GP Solo Agriculture Law Committee
For the third year in a row, I have been appointed as the Chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice Solo & Small Firm Division’s (“GP Solo”) Agriculture Law Committee. We have put on 4 great Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) webinars over the last two years including: crop/livestock insurance, local food law, labor/employment law, and food labeling. We …
Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process – Completing Incorrect or Defective Claims
My phone has been ringing over the last two weeks with Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Resolution Process claimants with incomplete or defective claims. Please note that the deadline for making the corrections has been extended to July 31, 2013. I am a private attorney listed in the Legal Assistance Network to assist claimants with this process. I …
What do Farmers and Agri-Businesses Have to Say About Ag Lawyers?
Last month I conducted a survey for farmers, agribusinesses and food entrepreneurs about agriculture lawyers. The results were used in this presentation that I gave in Ohio on getting and keeping agriculture clients. This article on my JD Supra page offers a summary of the survey and my $0.02 on what it means for agriculture lawyers.
Happy Fourth Year Anniversary to this Blog (and my law practice)
I hope my readers had a great Fourth of July. I just got back from the Berkshires. You can see some of my pictures on Instagram. Back to business.. I had a great first, second, and third anniversary for this blog, but I have to say – Year 4 has been the best. Thank you for support from my blog …
Speaking at the Ohio Agriculture Law Symposium
I’m super excited to be heading back to the Midwest in June – I will be presenting at the Ohio Agriculture Law Symposium June 23-24, 2013 at Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, Ohio. On Sunday, June 23, 2013, I will be discussing “Strategies for Developing and Retaining Farm and Agri-Business Clients” along with the great Allen Olson from the Law …
My Presentation on Drafting Farm Partnership Agreements
Last fall I spoke at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) 32nd Agriculture Law Symposium on partnership agreements for farms and ranches. Although there is likely a better choice of entity, general partnerships are common among the agriculture community and easily overlooked when there is a good relationship among the partners (or family members). Even so, I highly recommend memorializing …
So You Wanna Be An Ag Attorney?
My email has been flooded lately from folks who would like to be an agriculture attorney. I hope to write an e-book on this topic addressing common questions such as: (1) applying/choosing a law school, (2) learning about agriculture law, (3) finding connections in the agriculture legal community, (4) different agriculture law careers, (5) building an agriculture law brand and …
Reminder To Register For Upcoming Crop & Livestock Insurance CLE
Dear Fellow Agriculture Attorneys (and Law Students): This is a friendly reminder to register for the crop and livestock/equine insurance law CLE that is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2012. The CLE is hosted by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee. If you cannot attend the live webinar, a recording can …
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