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The US Tax Court’s recent decision in George v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2026-10, addressed the application of the Section 41 research credit to supply qualified research expenses (QREs), focusing on whether chickens used in...more
Traceability has become a central part of FDA’s approach to food safety, and manufacturers are starting to feel the impact. From farm to fork, food often passes through many hands before reaching consumers, underscoring...more
Makary resigns. Martin Makary, MD, MPH, has resigned from his position as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner. Kyle Diamantas, most recently the Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods, will reportedly step in as...more
The bill passed the state’s unicameral legislature by a unanimous vote of 49-0-0 on April 10. On April 14, the governor signed it into law. The law takes effect on July 17, but certain requirements for agricultural data...more
On 4 May 2026, the European Commission published a simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), delivering on its commitment to the European Parliament and Council following the December 2025 revision of...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a pilot program, launched in April 2026, for “one-day inspectional assessments” designed to complement traditional FDA inspections. At the 2026 Food and Drug Law...more
The Federal Government has launched the National Bioeconomy Development Plan (PNDBio), established under the National Bioeconomy Strategy created by Decree No. 12,044/2024. The initiative aims to transform Brazil’s...more
Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group reviews the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft Fungicide Strategy, outlining how the agency will evaluate and address potential fungicide impacts on listed endangered...more
As we previously blogged, the line between “agricultural” work and “processing” work in the cannabis industry has real consequences for whether workers can unionize under federal labor law. Agricultural employees are excluded...more
The story of federal psychedelic policy over the last few years has been, in many ways, the story of two tracks running parallel — and occasionally colliding. On one track: a growing body of clinical research, bipartisan...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a judgment of indefiniteness, concluding that the use of the term “about” to define a critical pH limitation failed to inform skilled artisans of claim scope with...more
The rollercoaster ride that is the American hemp industry has been fascinating to watch (though we recognize some on the ride may use a different word). In 2018, Congress opened a door for hemp through the 2018 Farm Bill....more
Part three of the three-part series will discuss common claims bought under the Right to Farm Act. (N.J.S.A. 4:1C-1 et seq.). In Part One we provided an overview of the Right to Farm Act and in Part Two we discussed the...more
The Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) and a bipartisan group of six state attorneys general announced last week a proposed settlement that provides important guidance on how federal and state antitrust enforcers...more
Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and...more
In this second article in a series, we turn from the federal order itself to the state compliance problems it creates, particularly in jurisdictions where medical and adult use regulations or licensing systems are not...more
When people think about produce safety, they often picture the last steps in the supply chain—washing, cooling, and packing. The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule flipped that perspective by...more
Key Takeaways - Product manufacturers, developers, agricultural operators, utilities, and local governments should take note of Maryland’s 2026 environmental actions. The most immediate impacts include new pre-construction...more
On May 11, 2026, CalRecycle published SB 54 guidance documents regarding the identification of producers, the identification of covered materials, and the submission of a categorically excluded materials notice for food and...more
El Gobierno Nacional de Colombia declaró el estado de emergencia económica, social y ecológica, con vigencia desde el 11 de febrero de 2026 hasta el 11 de marzo de 2026, como consecuencia de los eventos climáticos ocurridos...more
For years, cannabis operators have functioned under a fundamentally distorted tax regime. Section 280E denied deductions that every other business takes for granted, forcing companies to pay tax on something closer to gross...more
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
On April 22, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a final order immediately placing both FDA-approved marijuana products and state-regulated medical marijuana products in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances...more
On May 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it released the draft Fungicide Strategy (Strategy) as part of EPA’s obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Federal...more
There were massive cheers in the marijuana industry when Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a final order last week that rescheduled FDA-approved marijuana medications and state-licensed medical marijuana. And for...more