Cari Rincker Talks Mitigating Risks with AgriTourism

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Excited to participate in the virtual agritourism conference sponsored by EscapeMaker.  My presentation was on tools to mitigate risk with agri-tourism including business entities, insurance, general releases and liability waivers, contracts, and labor law issues.  Proud to be a part of the 14 women speakers on this important topic.

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Cari Rincker Talks Farm Estate and Succession Planning

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Hear Cari Rincker talk farm estate and succession planning on this episode of the Ag News Daily podcast.  It’s such an important topic for the production agriculture community.

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Episode 13 of Ag Law Today: Copyrights

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Hear me talk all things copyright law with New York intellectual property attorney Laura Winston on this week’s episode of Ag Law Today.  Such an important area of the law for everyone but especially for livestock photographers, food entrepreneurs and agri-business owners.

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Ag Law In the Field: Advice for Potential Law Students

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Hear me give law school advice along side other great agriculture lawyers in Episode 53 of Ag Law in the Field.  I’m a subscriber on iTunes – I recommend subscribing so you don’t miss a beat. I also recently posted a YouTube video for college students here.  I also have videos for inspiring ag lawyers for other age groups on …

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Episode 12 of Ag Law Today: Farm Dissolution

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Not only do we handle actual divorces here at Rincker Law but we also handle business divorces.  Hear me talk farm business dissolutions with Robert Moore on Ag Law Today here. I’m passionate about prenups with marriages and businesses alike.  Hear about the dissolution process and some tips on how to make it go easier.

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Episode 11 of Ag Law Today: Farm Succession Planning

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Hear me speak with the one and only Prof. Shannon Ferrell on one of my favorite topics… passing the farm to the next generation.  It’s on YouTube here.  You can also subscribe on iTunes.

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What Every You Need to Know about IRS Form 1099: Reporting and Requirements

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If your business made or received payments to independent contractors and entities (other than compensation to your employees) during the calendar year, it’s likely you must file an information return called a Form 1099 with the IRS. You may also need to send a copy of the form directly to the recipient of the payments. Being aware of and meeting …

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Keynote Speech: The Cattle Business Really is a Family Business

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law, Food & Ag Organizations, Food & Ag Policy, Speaking Engagements

I had the pleasure of being the keynote speaker last night to the Knox County Beef Association, a county affiliate of the Illinois Beef Association.  What a crowd they had for their annual meeting — exciting to witness and be a part of.  My keynote focused on family and its importance to the beef industry. You can read it here.

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Estate Planning and the Millennial Mindset

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I was quoted in this publication by the Illinois Soybean Association on estate planning and the millennial mindset.  Check it out and let me know if you agree!

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Episode 10 of Ag Law Today: National Agriculture Law Center

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I interviewed Beth Rumley from The National Agriculture Law Center in this week’s Ag Law Today podcast.  You can listen to the recording on YouTube here or on iTunes. A lot of agriculture producers and lawyers forget that this fantastic resource is available to them.  I am obsessed with their online Reading Rooms and have been known to nerd out …

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Transferring LLC Membership Interests Part 2—Voluntary Transfers

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Organizations

An LLC affords its members a certain amount of personal asset protection. Part of this protection hinges on the restricted transferability of LLC membership interests.  Restricted transferability protects the non-transferring members from creditors and unwelcome new members, which upholds the integrity and value of the non-transferring members’ membership interests. Most (but not all) LLCs impose requirements or restrictions on the …

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Episode 9 of Ag Law Today Podcast: Advanced Directives

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I’m talking about Advanced Directives with Deborah Kaminetzky on the most recent Ag Law Today podcast.  So many people focus on Last Will and Testaments instead of Powers of Attorneys and Health Care Proxies, which are arguably MORE important. Deborah is amazing.. she hand held me through my first divorce and was a great mentor to me.  Don’t miss this …

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