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As the new legislative year approaches, organizations and stakeholders face a rapidly evolving policy landscape shaped by congressional priorities and executive branch initiatives. It's important to note that the U.S....more
Over the past year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced its intent to make perceived discrimination against American workers a high enforcement priority. The agency asked employees to report situations where...more
As expected, the trilogue proceedings regarding the changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) ended quickly. The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (Council) agreed to changes:...more
The California Board of Environmental Safety on November 17 approved the state’s first hazardous waste management plan despite sharp criticism from environmental groups who say several aspects of the plan could invite...more
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The European Commission (EC) announced on November 26, 2025, that it adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, “charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient...more
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As Michigan farmers enter 2026, they face a rapidly evolving landscape with new legal challenges and opportunities. Regularly reviewing the following checklist can help you spot issues early, minimize risks, and strengthen...more
The federal government is back in business, and those who may be scrambling to comply with the January 20, 2026, deadline for the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA” or the “Agency”) Food Traceability Rule (“FTR” or “Final...more
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The Traveling Wilburys – perhaps the musical supergroup most aligned with the mood and spirit of the Budding Trends blog – tell us that it’s all right to live the life you please. The state of Alabama, however, has determined...more
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On November 13, 2025, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) held a webinar to discuss potential changes to its Enforcement Response Regulations set forth at 3 C.C.R. Sections 6128 and 6130. DPR also released...more
Congress has now effectively closed the “hemp loophole” that enabled an explosion of hemp-derived products—particularly beverages—falling outside traditional cannabis regulation. For companies manufacturing hemp beverages or...more
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On November 14, President Trump issued an executive order, “Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products,” (the Order), narrowing the scope of the “reciprocal tariffs” to exempt...more
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Following the Council of the European Union's adoption of its negotiation position on the revision of the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) on November 19, 2025, the European Parliament adopted its...more
A recent Opinion released by Phillip D. Roos, the Director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), decided a key issue in the ongoing legal battle regarding the Concentrated Animal Feeding...more
In a significant development for the Rhode Island cannabis market, on November 25, 2025, the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Jensen v. Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission...more
Changes to Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting programs are coming that will likely save developers time and money. After much anticipation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...more