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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust action accusing nine multistate cannabis operators (MSOs) of coordinating to suppress competition in Ohio’s legal cannabis market....more
Wouldn’t you know it, just as Alabama’s medical cannabis program is set to launch, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) wants to change the rules....more
Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) on February 27, 2026, published a long-awaited proposed rule that would rescind and replace the Biden Administration's 2024 independent contractor...more
A February 18, 2026, Executive Order (EO) from President Trump, entitled “Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides,” concerns phosphorus’ use as a...more
Secured loans require collateral, and lenders usually protect the collateral with certain provisions, like requiring insurance in a certain amount. This works well for collateral on common loans like real estate or...more
On February 24, 2026, a coalition of Wisconsin Democrats introduced SB 1045, which proposes to legalize and regulate cannabis in the state while at the same time imposing new rules for intoxicating hemp products. This, of...more
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) classified a large-scale recall of more than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries that may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes as a Class 1 recall, its...more
This episode of PE Pathways features a recording of a recent panel discussion during a private equity event sponsored by Troutman Pepper Locke and Alliant. Private Equity Partner Nanette Heide hosted the event, and the day...more
The uneven evolution of federal and state cannabis laws continues to frustrate cannabis business operations, including, but not limited to, how intellectual property is created, valued, and deployed....more
The cannabis industry’s rapid expansion presents significant workplace safety challenges that operators must address proactively....more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Resurrect Bio, a UK-based startup, has raised an $8.1 million Series A round to help plants unlock innate capabilities to fight disease without chemical inputs....more
In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published several petitions seeking a determination of nonregulated status for products developed using genetic...more
With the Colorado legislative session well underway, we have identified several bills of interest that Colorado employers should monitor. If enacted, these bills would expand worker protections and require certain employers...more
On February 9, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis executed Executive Order 26-33, declaring a major state of emergency across all 67 counties in Florida. The Order responds to a powerful wintertime cold front that moved across...more
On February 25, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom launched the California Water Plan 2028, initiating a comprehensive, multi-year effort to modernize the State's water planning framework. Dubbed the “most ambitious water plan in...more
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has announced two new permit types which will expand privileges for winegrowers and craft distillers beginning January 1, 2026. These changes create new...more
Managing a farm workforce can be a heavy lift. That’s because agricultural employers need to keep up with farm labor laws and workplace regulations that seem to constantly change. That’s why we created this zero-waste...more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, two cannabis stories have grabbed our attention. First, we have an update on all things Florida. Secondly,...more
The U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division ("DOL") has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") to rescind its 2024 final rule on worker classification and largely readopt the 2021 rule's "economic reality"...more
On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant...more
Proprietary estoppel is a legal remedy that has featured in a number of cases this year and often crops up (excuse the pun) in farming disputes....more
Starting in 2021, Congress reinstated the process of directing federal funds for local projects called Community Project Funding (CPF)....more
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule, entitled the "Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more