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: JULY 25, 2016
- July 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 FLSA,...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: JULY 8, 2016
- July 8, 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: Includes...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: MAY 27, 2016
- May 27, 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...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: MAY 12, 2016
- May 12, 2016
- Elizabeth
The following information is a comprehensive, though not necessarily exhaustive, summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and...
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,...
Supreme Court rules against Tyson in class action suit
- March 28, 2016
- Elizabeth
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Tyson Foods over the company’s challenge to a nearly $5.8 million class action...
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...
Supreme Court takes up Tyson doffing case
- June 9, 2015
- Elizabeth
Posted June 9, 2015 The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Tyson Foods’ challenge to a $5.8 million judgment against...
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...
Canadian Beekeepers Sue Bayer and Syngenta
- September 9, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted September 9, 2014 Canadian beekeepers are suing crop pesticide companies for more than $400 million in damages, according to...
Tyson Workers Awarded $5.8 Million
- August 28, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted August 28, 2014 On Monday, the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals awarded $5.8 million to a class of Tyson...
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...
UDSA and HHS Disagree over Poultry Rules
- April 14, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 14, 2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) disagree...
American Agricultural Law Association
- March 28, 2014
- Elizabeth
March 28, 2014 The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) welcomes attorneys, students, and other professionals interested in agricultural and food...
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...
OSHA Issues Rule on Whistleblower Protection under FSMA
- March 5, 2014
- Elizabeth
March 5, 2014 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published an interim final rule protecting workers who report...
