A client recently came to me after leasing an Appendix Quarter Horse for her daughter and asked me to draft a “lease-to-buy” equine agreement. She was not in a position financially to buy the horse outright and she had some hesitation about the “inflexibility” component of horse ownership – i.e. knowing that it sometimes can…
Business Law
Equine Jobs: Independent Contractor or Employee? Classification Matters.
There is often much confusion on whether an employee is considered an “independent contractor” or an “employee” in the eyes of the law. It is a hot topic given that classification matters because it may materially impact insurance, tax, and liability issues. From a liability perspective, business owners may prefer to classify employees as “independent…
The 30th Annual Equine Law Conference
The 30th Annual Equine Law Conference was held this year at the beautiful Keeneland Racecourse, home of this year’s Breeder’s Cup. The agenda was great, as always. Recap to follow.
30th Annual National Conference on Equine Law
Gabriella will be attending the 30th Annual National Conference on Equine Law held at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 29 & 30, 2015.
Horses being Horses: 6 Considerations after a Riding Accident
With spring upon us and everyone getting back out to ride, preparing to show and event, it is the scene that every barn owner dreads, a rider-less horse galloping by with stirrups flapping in the wind. Picture a barn owner who runs a successful and lucrative boarding, breeding, and training operation. One day a boarder,…