Category Archives: FOIA/PIA

September 30, 2022 Weekly Round Up

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It is hard to believe we have reached the end of September.  It has been a busy couple of weeks in the agricultural law realm. *Ag policy lesson from Dr. Outlaw.  Dr. Joe Outlaw offered an important ag policy lesson earlier this week on the Southern Ag Today website talking about unintended consequences. He discussed a proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission on climate-related disclosures and how the requirement could have major impacts on agriculture.  [Read article here.] *EPA sued over alleged FOIA violations.  The Center… Read More →

September 16, 2016 Weekly Round Up

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We hope everyone is enjoying some fall weather and football on tv!  Here are some of the agricultural law stories in the news this week. Appellate Court Reverses Decision, Finds EPA Violated Privacy of Farmers and Ranchers.  The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth has reversed a trial court decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed by National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation against the EPA for releasing farmers’ and ranchers’ personal information to environmental groups.  This case began when the EPA released… Read More →

January 31, 2014 Weekly Round Up

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*This article is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.* This week I had the chance to head up to take a little road trip to speak at the Northeast Texas Cattlemen’s Conference in Winnsboro.  Even though it was a cold, early morning, there was a really great turn out for the conference.  I enjoyed the chance to visit with these producers about ag leases and appreciated their insightful questions.  Welcome to anyone reading this blog from the Conference! It was a busy week in ag law–here are… Read More →

September 27, 2013 Weekly Round Up

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**This article is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.** It has been a busy week for ag law-related stories in the news.  Here are recaps of some of the major stories this week. *  AQHA Files Appeal in Cloning Suit.  The American Quarter Horse Association filed its formal notice of appeal on Monday.  As you’ve previously read, this summer an Amarillo jury ruled against the AQHA, finding that its rules prohibit the registration of clones violate federal and state antitrust laws.  On August 22, Judge… Read More →