Key Legal Insights from the ISBA Rural Practice Newsletter for Illinois Attorneys and Farmers highlight practical considerations that impact legal professionals, farmers, and rural communities across the state. As Co-Editor of the Illinois State Bar Association Rural Practice Newsletter, Cari Rincker helps bring forward important discussions that reflect the realities of practicing law and managing legal issues in rural Illinois. …
Ask Sam and Regan: What’s in the Ag Law News?
This was first published in the November 2025 edition of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)’s Agriculture Section Council newsletter. SNAP Benefits and USDA Legal Battles A series of federal court rulings in late October and early November have forced the USDA to reverse its suspension of November SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.[1] Judges in Rhode Island and …
Shelbyville Natives Nohren and Rincker Appointed to ISBA Rural Practice Section Council
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) has announced the appointment of attorneys Cari Rincker and Elizabeth E. Nohren to the ISBA Rural Practice Section Council for the 2025–2026 term. This council focuses on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in providing legal services to Illinois’ rural communities. Rincker, a dedicated advocate for rural justice initiatives, expressed her enthusiasm about the …



