THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
- September 20, 2016
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions to: camarigg at uark.edu ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
- September 6, 2016
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions to: camarigg at uark.edu JUDICIAL: Includes bankruptcy,...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: AUGUST 26, 2016
- August 26, 2016
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions to: camarigg at uark.edu JUDICIAL: Includes PACA,...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: AUGUST 25, 2016
- August 25, 2016
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions to: camarigg at uark.edu JUDICIAL: Includes PACA,...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: AUGUST 2, 2016
- August 2, 2016
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions to: camarigg at uark.edu JUDICIAL: Includes crop...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: JUNE 28, 2016
- June 28, 2016
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions to: camarigg at uark.edu CASE LAW: Today’s...
New York farm workers challenge labor organizing law
- May 11, 2016
- Elizabeth
The New York Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit this week challenging a state law forbidding farm workers from organizing. Per...
Protestors push Chipotle to pressure tomato supplier
- April 15, 2016
- Elizabeth
Representatives from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters protested outside a Chipotle Mexican Grill in San Jose, CA, earlier this week. However,...
Georgia farm to pay $485K labor settlement
- November 10, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted November 11, 2015 A Georgia produce farm has agreed to pay $485,000 to settle a federal lawsuit, according to...
DOL Drops “Hot Goods” Charges
- January 25, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted January 26, 2015 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is dropping a lawsuit against two Oregon blueberry growers accused...
USDA Spending $29 Million to House Farm Laborers
- November 10, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted November 10, 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $29 million...
EPA Extends Comment Period for Pesticide Exposure Rule
- May 19, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 19, 2014 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment period for an additional 60 days...
Vilsack Pushes House to Pass Immigration Reform
- May 16, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 16, 2014 Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and the White House continue their push for a vote on...
Federal Judge Upholds Vacated Settlement Between Labor Dept. and Blueberry Growers
- May 1, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 1, 2014 A federal judge recently upheld a previous ruling vacating settlement agreements between the U.S. Department of...
EPA Releases Proposed Rule for Workers Exposed to Pesticides
- March 21, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted March 21, 2014 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed rule to update and revise the...
Farm Bureau, Ag Groups Push House to Act on Immigration
- February 28, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted February 28, 2014 Over 600 groups, including 154 agricultural organizations are calling on House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to...
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
- February 26, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted February 26, 2014 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced proposed changes to the agricultural Worker Protection Standard...
OSHA Withdraws Enforcement Memo on Grain Bin Safety
- February 14, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted February 14, 2014 The Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn an enforcement memo on grain bin safety and plans...
Farm Bill to Stop DOL from Acting Alone
- February 11, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted February 11, 2014 Provisions of the recently enacted farm bill require the Department of Labor (DOL) to consult with...
Congressman Urges OSHA to Dismiss Fines Against Small Farmers
- January 29, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted January 29, 2014 U.S. Representative Kevin Cramer (R-ND) recently responded to reports of excessive fines on small farming operations...
