I’m very excited to announce that I have my very own podcast! It’s called “Ag Law Today” and coordinated and published with the help of Purdue University Extension Education. Its website is here– and you can watch the podcast feed here. Tiffany Dowell Lashmet from Texas A & M University Extension Education is my guest for the premier podcast – …
New York Employment Law: Sick Days in New York City
In New York State, there is no requirement for employers to provide sick day benefits to employees (either paid or unpaid). However, Section 195.5 of the New York Labor Law states: “Every employer shall notify his employees in writing or by publicly posting the employer’s policy on sick leave, vacation, personal leave, holidays and hours.” If an employer does not …
Ask Cari: Ag Law Today
I’m starting a podcast with Purdue University called “Ag Law Today”, that will be discussing a myriad of food of agriculture law issues that affect producers. One of the segments will be called “Ask Cari.” If you have a question that you would like for me to address on the podcast then please email me at cari@rinckerlaw.com with “Ask Cari” …
Wanna Catch-Up on My Old Podcasts?
So the cat is out of the bag – I will be starting a new podcast soon with Purdue University Extension called “Ag Law Today”. In preparation of entering this new podcasting, I have compiled my old appearances on podcasts. You can view it here. Happy listening and stay tuned for more info on Ag Law Today!
Ask Cari: What Documentation is Needed to Sell Wine to Restaurants in New York?
Put simply, a Wholesaler License (obtained via the Federal Basic Permit) is needed to sell to restaurants and other retailers. The Federal government also requires the Wholesaler Permit. Cari and her team is here to help wine entrepreneurs with the Wholesaler License the Federal Basic Permit or other required wine permits and licenses.
Business Law: Letters of Intents v. Term Sheets
A letter of intent is used in many types of businesses to list the terms of a proposed deal between prospective parties. While the letter of intent is usually signed by both parties, it contains language stating that this letter does not create a binding obligation on either party. Despite this fact, there has been a great deal of litigation …
Illinois Agriculture Law: Farm Estate and Succession Planning
This presentation will be given to the Illinois Beef Association this Thursday in Galina, Illinois, at its annual meeting. It discusses the differences between estate planning, succession planning and business planning. Then it delves into the Who, What, When, Where, How and How Much. It too discusses how to have those difficult conversations and using mediation in this process. [slideshare …
Illinois Employment Law: Overview of Farm Labor Laws
This expansive outline on farm labor laws was created for the 2018 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agri-Tourism and Organic Conference in Springfield, Illinois. It covers employment classifications (e.g., employer, employee, independent contractor), unpaid farm labor (e.g., internships, apprenticeships, volunteer farm labor, hiring and firing practices, wage and hour laws (including child labor laws), the Family Medical Leave Act, and employee handbooks.
Illinois Employment Law: Sick Leave
Illinois does not require employers to provide sick day benefits to its employees, either paid or unpaid. However, Illinois, of course, is subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act-a federal law. In Cook County and Chicago, effective July 1, 2017, there is a sick leave “ordinance” that goes into effect 180 days after employment begins. This must be posted …
Choice of Business Entities For Illinois Farmers & Agri-Businesses
[slideshare id=90556988&doc=businessentities-180313203829] I’m looking forward to speaking on Friday at the Women in Ag Conference in Rock Island, Illinois on choices of business entities. The above presentation gives a nice overview of various choices in Illinois including sole proprietorships, partnerships (general and limited), corporations, limited liability companies, etc.
Bar Licensed in the Great State of Texas
As some of you know, Texas is near and dear to my heart. I spent 2 years in College Station attending Texas A & M University and I worked for a Texas Congressman after I graduated. it’s long overdue, but I am officially a licensed attorney in the great state of Texas! And for those of you who are counting… …