The CASL Ledger – October 2020

PRESENTATIONS & PROGRAMS

On October 27, 2020, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law hosted the first of a quarterly webinar series, Quarterly Dairy Industry Legal Update. The first half of the webinar was presented by staff attorney Brook Duer who provided an overview of recent legal developments impacting the dairy industry. The second half of the webinar included an in depth discussion with Marvin Beshore on the purpose, objectives, and impact of Federal Milk Marketing Order 51. 

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS 

On October 21, 2020, Center staff attended a webinar hosted by the National Agricultural Law Center. The webinar, Opening a Craft Beer Brewery: Laws & Considerations, was presented by Candace L. Moon. Known as “The Craft Beer Attorney,” Ms. Moon discussed legal challenges facing craft beer brewers in a growing market. 

PUBLICATIONS

The Agricultural Law Weekly Review provides updates on the most recent legal developments in agriculture and can be found every week on the Penn State Agricultural Law Blog.  The latest installments were written by Center staff attorney Brook Duer and research assistant Audry Thompson:
Agricultural Law Weekly Review – week ending October 2, 2020
Agricultural Law Weekly Review – week ending October 9, 2020
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—week ending October 16, 2020
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—week ending October 23, 2020

The Shale Law Weekly Review  provides comprehensive updates on the most recent legal developments in shale and can be found every week on the Penn State Shale Law Blog.  The latest installments were written by research assistant Sarah Straub and Center staff attorney Jackie Schweichler.  This week’s shale law developments include:
Shale Law Weekly Review – October 6, 2020
Shale Law Weekly Review – October 16, 2020
Shale Law Weekly Review – October 26, 2020

WATCH OR LISTEN

The Center posts weekly episodes in our Agricultural Law Podcast. You can find the latest episodes online at aglawpodcast.libsyn.com, as well as on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.  This month, we posted the following episodes:
Special Episode #6. Solar Leasing Part 2: Anatomy of a Solar Development Lease
154. USDA and FDA Sign Dairy Export MOU and 2014 Hemp Pilot Program Extended by Continuing Appropriations Act
155. USDA Secretary Violates Hatch Act and Presidential Proclamation Halting Non-Immigrant Work Visas Enjoined by Federal Court
156. JBS’s Pilgrim’s Pride and J&F Plead Guilty to Price-Fixing and Bribery and Second Lawsuit Filed Against DEA Hemp Interim Rule
157. Federal Courts Vacate SNAP Rule, Authorize Meatpacker Antitrust Lawsuit, and Deny CA Prop 12 Injunction

SOCIAL MEDIA 

Our daily HotLinks cover the newest developments in agricultural and shale law as they occur.  Find these updates and other helpful links by following us on Twitter! (@AgShaleLaw)  This month, the following HotLinks received the most Twitter impressions from our stakeholders:

• “National cattlemen’s organizations split on RFID for traceability”
• “Railroad Commission eyes change to flaring rules”
•  “North Dakota seeks to repurpose coronavirus aid for fracking”
• “U.S. raises $3 million in New Mexico oil auction days before pivotal election”
• “DNR grants 2 of 10 required permits for Enbridge Line 3 replacement project” 

STAKEHOLDER INQUIRIES 

On a regular basis, CASL staff receive a variety of inquiries from our stakeholders. This month staff attorney Jackie Schweichler received an inquiry regarding agritourism activities and Pennsylvania’s Amusement Rides & Attractions law. Please contact us if you have any questions about agricultural or shale law topics.