by Will Scobey | May 14, 2026 | Commodity Programs, Conservation Programs, Farm Bill, International Trade, Nutrition Programs, Specialty Crops, United States Department of Agriculture, Will Scobey
Introduction On April 30, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, more commonly known as the 2026 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a type of legislation called an “omnibus” bill, which means it...
by Will Scobey | Apr 23, 2026 | Antitrust, Right to Repair, Will Scobey
On April 6, 2026, John Deere (Deere) agreed to a proposed settlement that would significantly change how it handles repairs and require it to pay $99 million to eligible individuals. The settlement follows nearly four years of litigation, which started when a group of...
by Will Scobey | Apr 2, 2026 | International Trade, Tariffs, Will Scobey
Introduction In January 2025, President Trump declared national emergencies at the U.S. borders, citing an influx of “poisonous fentanyl” and “the extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens”. According to the Trump Administration, these emergencies authorized...
by Will Scobey | Mar 12, 2026 | Procedure, Will Scobey
Most court cases are resolved through monetary relief, when a judge orders one party to pay a sum of money to another. However, sometimes money alone isn’t enough to resolve the problem. When this occurs, a court may grant injunctive relief, a remedy that orders a...
by Will Scobey | Mar 5, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, International Trade, Will Scobey
On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its much anticipated decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. At issue was whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorized the President to impose tariffs. In a lengthy 6-3...
