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New Executive Order: Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness

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On April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new Executive Order (“EO”) building upon a previous EO, Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth, which was issued by his prior administration on May 7,...more

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Senate Bill 268 Introduced to Regulate Veterinarian Telehealth Services

A bill sponsored by Ohio Senators Shane Wilkin and Steve Huffman was recently introduced which would establish requirements and procedures for a veterinarian licensed to practice in Ohio to conduct telehealth services....more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - April 2025 #2

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President Trump directs agencies to repeal regulations without notice and comment rulemaking. President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on April 9, directing the repeal of "unlawful regulations" deemed to impede...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Whistleblower Lawsuit Against METRC Raises Significant Compliance and Accountability Concerns for the Legal Cannabis Industry

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METRC, Inc., the predominant provider of seed-to-sale tracking software used by state regulatory bodies overseeing legal cannabis markets across the U.S., faces serious allegations detailed in a recent lawsuit filed in...more

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Mitigating Impacts of Solar Development on High Value Agricultural Land

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The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued final rules on Permitting Solar Energy Developments on High Value-Agricultural Land, with an effective date of April 20, 2025 (the “Rule”). The Rule...more

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The Week in Weed: April 2025 # 3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see that the DEA’s rescheduling hearing is still pending. Germany’s cannabis program is likely to...more

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EPA to Hold Listening Sessions for Stakeholders on Implementation of Sackett

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Beginning on April 29, 2025, the EPA will hold a series of six listening sessions to receive input from stakeholders on key topics related to the regulation of “waters of the United States” (or “WOTUS”) in the wake of the...more

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2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses

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The new fee structure is presented as a neutral pricing adjustment to replace the current TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard application filing options with a single base application option that changes based on the "complexity and...more

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Agency Judges’ Power at Risk Again: Family Farm Fights Back After DOL Demands $500K for Alleged H-2A Program Violations

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A federal appeals court will soon decide whether the Department of Labor (DOL) may impose financial penalties on employers for alleged violations of the H-2A temporary visa program. While a lower court rejected a family-owned...more

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Nebraska Hemp Enforcement Update: Delta-9 THC Crackdown Targets Retailers

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Last month, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers escalated the state’s hemp enforcement efforts by issuing cease-and-desist letters to more than 100 retail locations in the Omaha metro area. Joint investigations conducted...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 232

First Water, a salmon farming startup, has raised $43 million in its latest funding round, facilitating its efforts to develop a system that supports seafood production while minimizing environmental impact. INTAKE, a B2C...more

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Cannabis Law Now Podcast - From Law Firm to Board Room: The Journey of a Cannabis Entrepreneur

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Dina Rollman is a cannabis industry veteran who has worn countless hats, making her way from cannabis attorney to cannabis business executive. She helped take Green Thumb Industries (GTI), a national cannabis company, from an...more

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Understanding the Trump Administration’s Stance on Cannabis and Hemp Policy

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The legal status of cannabis and hemp in the United States remains uncertain, which makes the executive branch’s policy stance on these issues extremely pertinent to the future of these industries. Cannabis remains federally...more

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Conversations with the Industry: Joyce Sidopoulos, MassRobotics

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Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder and Chief of Operations at MassRobotics, works on initiatives to expand the breadth and depth of the robotics ecosystem and develops high impact programs, highlighting startups technologies,...more

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Tariffs and Trade Series: Effects on Agriculture Operations and Markets

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With much evolving information currently surrounding tariffs, sectors and markets around the world are facing uncertainty in how to adapt and respond to sudden changes in the trade landscape. In the video linked below, Sue...more

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Trump Administration Calls for Additional Deregulatory Action

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Last week, President Trump issued several actions, including executive orders and instructions to agencies, that direct agency heads to review and repeal regulations deemed unlawful or anti-competitive. The actions further...more

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Sustainability Spotlight | Q4 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Sustainability Spotlight, your place to keep up with all the ESG action – federal and state enforcement, shareholder proposals and litigation, and state attorney general actions. This...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.11.25

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President Trump issued an executive order this Tuesday taking aim at state and local climate change laws and policies, including California’s landmark market program for reducing greenhouse gases. The order directs U.S....more

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Coal is now a “critical mineral” under Amended Executive Order regarding Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral...

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The coal production Executive Order expands upon previous mineral production Executive Order 14241 to (a) designate coal as a critical mineral entitled to federal funding and deregulation and (b) declare its availability and...more

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Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 231

Hershey announced that it plans on acquiring LesserEvil, a better-for-you popcorn brand, for approximately $750 million. GrubMarket, a San Francisco based food logistics company, has raised $50 million in funding to...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Focused Escalation: Administration Pauses Most Tariffs, Raises China Rate to 125%, Signals Broader Sector Reach

Key Takeaways - President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on all the “reciprocal” tariffs, with the exception of China, which will see tariffs increased to 125%. The president said he also expects Beijing to reach an...more

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The Tax and Trade Outlook from Washington, D.C., for Equine Businesses

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As Congress shifts into gear on the budget reconciliation process and tax day approaches, there are several key issues for horse owners to keep in mind. In the 119th Congress, there are two proposals that have been...more

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The Week in Weed: April 2025 # 2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Delaware dealing with a delay in setting up a retail market. A move to put a legalization...more

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Push and Pull: Arizona AG Foreshadows Heightened Enforcement of Unlicensed Hemp Product Sales While

The radiant Arizona sun may soon be setting for unlicensed consumable hemp product retailers who have benefitted from sporadic and inconsistent enforcement. Indeed, a recent letter from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Pledges Support for PA Farmers Amid Tariff Uncertainty -Governor Josh Shapiro warned that new tariffs could harm Pennsylvania farmers and pledged to protect them, highlighting his administration’s investments in...more

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