Dec 15, 2011
Horse Sale Sabotage: When Does Legal Action Make Sense?
by Rachel McCart, Equine Legal Solutions
I have a very nice Western Pleasure show horse for sale. While he's a cute Western Pleasure mover and quite competitive at Paint shows, what really sets him apart is his temperament - he's super-quiet, kind and forgiving, suitable for a novice or walk-trotter. This is the kind of gelding that you can let sit for a while, then hop on him without longeing first. And, he's young, sound, healthy and cute as a bug's ear. Horses like this gelding are hardly ever for sale. Even in a down economy, it shouldn't be too hard to sell him, right? Well... More info...
Nov 14, 2011
A Look at Recent Equine Lawsuits and How They Affect Horse Professionals
Don't Miss This Tonight! Free Webinar - Equestrian Professional's Next Webinar
Date: November 14th
Topic: A Look at Recent Equine Lawsuits and How They Affect Horse Professionals
Speaker: Julie Fershtman, Attorney at Law
Time: 5:00 pm Pacific 7:00 Central 8:00 Eastern
Format: Simulcast - attend via your phone or computer
Duration: 45 minutes
The Open Session:
There have been several recent equine cases whose rulings are of interest (and extreme importance) to horse professionals. During this webinar, equine law expert Julie I. Fershtman will discuss the key issues and the legal precedents these cases are likely to set.
The information shared at this free webinar will be of VITAL importance to horse professionals. In order to keep your business, horses, customers and assets safe, it is essential to stay abreast of how the courts are intrepreting current equine laws and be informed about any new laws. More info...
Nov 13, 2011
Could Vices in Horses be the Basis for a Legal Battle?
What are your rights?
You find your dream horse. Your veterinarian gives him a stamp of approval, and you sign the check. You get him home and then--wham. The problems begin: cribbing, kicking, biting, wind sucking, halter pulling, head tossing, or any number of unpleasant surprises known as vices. And you begin to wonder whether this dream horse isn't actually some sort of nightmare. More info...
Nov 5, 2011
Free equine law webinar on offer
Julie I. Fershtman
Equine law expert Julie I. Fershtman is hosting a horse business webinar on equine lawsuits and how they affect horse professionals.
The free webinar on November 14 is organised by Equestrian Professional.com. It will cover important cases that could have implications throughout the equine industry on how future cases are decided.
Fershtman will discuss recent equine related court cases and the possible legal ramifications these cases could create for the entire industry. Listeners will learn how these cases could have far-reaching consequences with their everyday business transactions. This information will be of vital importance to all horse professionals. More info...
Oct 28, 2011
Equine Legal & Business Event to be Held in Fort Worth
Legal Liability
On November 16, 2011, U.S. Trust and Marsh Insurance will be hosting a forum on equine real estate, legal and liability issues in Fort Worth, Texas.
Photo: National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, Fort Worth, Texas
Event details are as follows:
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Panelists will include:
John L. Taylor, Jr., Senior Vice President and National Executive for the Farm & Ranch Group at US Trust
Gina M. Teresi, Vice President, Strategic Alliances, Chartis Insurance
Alison M. Rowe, Equine Attorney, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP More info...
Oct 21, 2011
100% Bonus Depreciation for Horse Businesses through December 31, 2011
USA
Forbes.com featured a story this week, entitled “Tax Deductions for Yearling Thoroughbreds”, that may be of interest to many horse businesses. To read the article, click here. Many Thoroughbred racing industry experts are quoted in the article, including Kentucky equine lawyer Joel B. Turner, whose guest post was featured on the Equine Law Blog this Tuesday.
The focus of the Forbes article is the applicability and effect of the 100% bonus depreciation feature of the Tax Relief Act of 2010, and its potential tax benefits to qualified horse businesses. As the Forbes article suggests, some race horse operations who buy yearlings in 2011 may be able to deduct 100% of the yearling’s purchase price in 2011. More info...
Oct 20, 2011
Guest Post: Top Ten Pre-Purchase Exam Considerations
USA
As a follow-up to last Thursday's post, Tips for Equine Pre-Purchase Exams, the following is a guest post by veteran Kentucky equine lawyer, Joel B. Turner, with valuable information concerning pre-purchase exams and other steps buyers can take to protect their interests in a horse sale transaction.
"As a 'horse lawyer', people usually do not call me to tell me how happy they are with their newly- purchased horses. More info...
Oct 12, 2011
The Dangers of Advertised Exchange Policies for Horse Sales
USA
Some horse breeders, trainers, and consignors who are in the business of selling horses advertise “exchange policies” on their websites. The typical exchange policy contains language promising that a buyer can exchange a horse purchased from the seller for another horse owned by the seller of the same or lesser value within ___ days of the sale. Posting an exchange policy of this nature on the Internet is not a good idea, in my opinion. More info...
Oct 5, 2011
Guest Post: ClassicStar Meets the IRS in Tax Court
USA
Happy Tuesday! As of August 15, 2011, we now have a reported tax case arising from the infamous ClassicStar debacle. Not surprisingly, the precedent involves "bad facts" and is not helpful for other taxpayers who took part in a ClassicStar deal or similar deal. The following guest post on the opinion, entitled Van Wickler v. Commissioner, is by Paul Husband, a California equine lawyer whose practice emphasizes tax matters. Enjoy! More info...
Sep 30, 2011
When is it Legal to Shoot a Trespasser?
USA
Looking at the almost daily searches about shooting trespassers that keep landing people on the Equine Law Blog, it would seem that we have a real issue in this country with trespassers. It would also seem that landowners do not feel that dialing 9-1-1 is going to solve the problem. More info...
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