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Environmental Notes - October 2024

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EPA Proposes Removing Affirmative Defense Provisions from Eighteen Clean Air Act Emission Standards - In a proposed rule published on June 24, 2024, EPA has proposed to remove eighteen affirmative defense provisions for...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Mississippi Attorney General Deems Hemp Beverages Impermissible in Controversial Opinion, Highlighting Ongoing Tension Between the...

I guess if you do this job long enough, you’ll see just about everything. This time, it’s the attorney general of Mississippi wading into the legality of beverages containing hemp. And it’s a doozy....more

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The End of Zero-Tolerance Drug Policies

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Zero-tolerance drug policies in the workplace are an endangered species. Traditional drug laws and policies as they relate to the workplace are being upended, and employers are increasingly struggling to grapple with the...more

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Buzz Kill! OSHA Launches a New Emphasis Program Promising a Higher Focus on Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Employers

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As loyal readers of the OSHA Defense Report know, OSHA continues to look for ways to proactively inspect workplaces in industries that the agency believes merit greater attention, including through the development of new...more

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Notable Ruling Roundup - September 2024

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Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Climbing Kites LLC, et al. v. State of Iowa, et al., No. 24-cv-00202 (S.D. Iowa July 2, 2024):...more

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European Union Deforestation Regulation: What US Companies Should Know

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Due diligence requirements under the Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) will apply starting on December 30, 2024, setting in motion a landmark regulation to prevent products linked to deforestation and forest...more

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New Jersey Passes Law to Regulate ‘Intoxicating Hemp Products’

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As of September 12, 2024, New Jersey is the latest state to regulate “intoxicating hemp products” with the passage of Senate Bill 3235. The new law prohibits the sale of THC-containing hemp products to minors and only allows...more

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Senate Bill 1105: California Passes Expanded Use of Paid Sick Leave for Agricultural Employees

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As of September 24, 2024, Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 1105, which expands existing paid sick leave provisions to allow agricultural employees to use paid sick leave for additional reasons. These changes take...more

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Agritourism in North Carolina: Balancing Revenue Growth with Legal Compliance

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Agritourism is now a vital part of the agricultural economy in North Carolina. More and more farmers are turning to agritourism as a way to diversify and balance their revenue streams....more

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USDA publishes updated Guideline on Substantiating Animal-Raising or Environment-Related Labeling Claims

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Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published an updated Guideline on Substantiating Animal-Raising or Environment-Related Labeling Claims....more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024 #2

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more

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New FSIS Guidelines on Environmental Labeling Claims: Key Points

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released updated guidelines regarding the substantiation of animal-raising and environment-related claims on meat and poultry product...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 9.20.24

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Farmers in southern Tulare County will face greater scrutiny for groundwater pumping after the state placed the region on probation following a lengthy hearing in Sacramento on Tuesday....more

Holland & Hart LLP

the buzz: Cannabis News & Policy Update - September 2024

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Welcome back to the buzz, our monthly cannabis news and policy update. Your at-a-glance source for regulatory developments, agency announcements, and trends impacting the cannabis industry. This month's highlights include:...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2024 # 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 start off with a look at the situation in Nebraska surrounding their cannabis ballot initiatives. Then...more

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New Jersey Regulates Intoxicating Hemp Products

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Businesses selling intoxicating hemp products in New Jersey without a cannabis license could soon face significant fines. Governor Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill No. 3235 on Sept. 12, 2024, regulating intoxicating hemp...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Showdown in the Show Me State – New Hemp Executive Order Sparks Litigation and Subsequent Clarification from MO DHHS

On September 17, 2024, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (“DHSS”) published a letter clarifying its enforcement policy concerning certain psychoactive hemp products that were the target of recent executive...more

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Ongoing Delta-8 THC Legal Battle Moves to the Texas Supreme Court

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The Delta-8 THC ("D8") battle in Texas continues, with the arena now moving to the Texas Supreme Court. On August 21, 2024, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) filed an opening brief with the Texas Supreme...more

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Pest Management Regulatory Authority is Seeking Stakeholder Input

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Draft Guidance and a Draft Section 66 Agreement Regarding Data Compensation in the Context of Re-Evaluations and Special Reviews - On September 10, 2024, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Authority (PMRA)...more

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California Bans Most Hemp Products and Illuminates Battle Between Hemp and Marijuana Businesses

What if I told you that California of all places – where virtually any adult can purchase marijuana on demand – was trying to harsh the mellow of citizens trying to access certain hemp-derived products? On the next 30 for 30,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

USDA Publishes New Guidelines on Meat and Poultry Labels:

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Imagine this: you’ve got a weekend BBQ lined up with friends, and you’re ready to impress with mouthwatering steaks and chicken wings. You head to the supermarket, excited to pick the best cuts, but as you browse the meat and...more

McCarter & English, LLP

New NJ Law Halts Unlicensed Hemp Beverage Sales and Opens Doors for Alcoholic Beverage Distributors

Last week, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill No. 3235—a bill temporarily banning the unlicensed sale of hemp products in New Jersey and proposing a new regulatory framework for future sales. The law, which is...more

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OSHA Offices in Colorado Implement New Local Emphasis Program for the Cannabis Industry

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On July 18, 2024, the Englewood and Denver area offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Local Emphasis Program (LEP) targeted at identifying and reducing workplace hazards associated...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2024 # 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 California dealing with intoxicating hemp products. The Eastern Band of Cherokee opens their...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New Jersey Passes Law to Regulate/Restrict the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp Derived Products

The Governor of New Jersey signed into law Senate Bill No. 3235 (the “Intoxicating Hemp Law”), designed to regulate the production and sale of certain intoxicating hemp products. At a high level, this law would limit the...more

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