Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Agriculture and Food Industry
On May 27, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that its Civil Division is implementing reforms to accelerate the review of False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower complaints alleging fraud on federally funded,...more
On May 27, 2026, DOJ’s Civil Division announced (“Announcement”) new efforts included in the Shumate Memo to accelerate the review of FCA whistleblower complaints alleging fraud against federally funded, state-administered...more
On May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division announced his issuance of a memorandum titled “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in Benefits Fraud...more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rule requires retailers to expand the variety of food they stock. Our Food & Beverage Group examines how these changes increase...more
On May 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued its final rule amending the regulatory framework for staple food stocking requirements for retailers participating in the...more
On April 30, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional departmental actions as part of its ongoing reorganization initiative, this time focused on the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services mission area....more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA promotes launch of BRIDGE Project to modernize food inspections. Kyle...more
After relatively short weeks of floor action and light debate calendars in both chambers, there is progress towards pushing the legislature toward adjournment. Last week’s Senate debate calendar contained several high-profile...more
Solar Moritorium - Legislation imposing a one‑year moratorium on the construction of new solar farms failed to advance this week due to a late‑session procedural hurdle in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Greg...more
The federal government’s decision to end penny production last year has caused confusion and compliance risks for retailers. How should you handle cash transactions? Can you round down without violating consumer protection...more
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On March 11, 2026, a group of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) recent...more
On March 16, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud (Task Force) across federal benefits programs. The Task Force is to lead government-wide efforts to strengthen...more
The Indiana General Assembly concluded its work for the year on February 27th, bringing an end to a session that began in December with the failed effort to draw new Congressional maps, and concluded with lawmakers trying to...more
Earlier this week, the President issued an Executive Order (EO) establishing a White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Benefits Programs. Chaired by the Vice President, the Task Force reflects a broader policy...more
The U.S. grocery and convenience retail sectors are facing a “perfect storm” of regulatory, economic, and behavioral shifts. The traditional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which for decades operated under a...more
Last week at the Iowa State Capitol, legislators spent much of their time in caucus and on the floor debating bills. Legislators are halfway between the first and the second funnel deadline, which is set for Friday, March 20,...more
On Feb. 18, 2026, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address. He discussed successes under his leadership and provided insight into the state’s priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2027,...more
Under the Trump Administration's Make America Healthy Again initiative, states are rolling out conflicting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) product‑restriction waivers, as approved by the U.S. Department of...more
Businesses, especially those in healthcare like providers, payors, managed care organizations, pharmacies, long-term care operators, and supply chain vendors, are increasingly affected by federal and state efforts to reduce...more
Welcome to our second issue of 2026 of The Health Record -- our healthcare law insights e-newsletter. In this edition, we look at recent guidance from HHS urging healthcare providers to step up cybersecurity efforts,...more
On Tuesday, the Senate passed a bill, sponsored by Senator Donnie Chesteen and Troy Stubbs, which would prohibit Alabama agencies from adopting environmental regulations more stringent than federal standards. In areas where...more
This week, both the House and Senate separately passed Trey’s Law, a law that would prohibit the usage of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in civil settlements in cases of sexual abuse or human trafficking. This legislation is...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. Leadership developments announced at USDA, USTR. • Changes at FSIS. On...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the highly anticipated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which the Trump Administration...more