In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors provided approximately ten percent of employment in the...
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Eleventh & Ninth Circuits Issue Decisions in Glyphosate Lawsuits
The last several months have seen numerous developments in the on-going litigation filed by...
Ag & the ESA: When a Species is Listed “Wherever Found”
The Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) is widely recognized as one of the strongest wildlife...
Colorado Legislature Passes Wetlands Permitting Bill
On May 16, 2024, the Colorado State Legislature passed House Bill 1379, a state law intended to...
FDA Publishes Final Agricultural Water Rule
One of the most common origins of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States comes from the...
CEQ Completes NEPA Overhaul with Final Phase 2 Regulations
On May 1, 2024, the Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) released the final version of its...
“Hazardous Substances”: EPA Takes Action on PFAS
The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has issued its highly anticipated final rule to...
Amos Miller and the Regulation of Raw Milk
Discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers persist across the United...
FWS Streamline ESA Voluntary Conservation Programs
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) have issued a final rule to update the...
SEC Rule and California Laws on Climate-Related Disclosures Face Legal Challenges
UPDATE: On April 4, 2024, the SEC announced a voluntary stay on the climate-related disclosure...