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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Further Changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation are Likely

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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy(a) and wood, as well as many derived products. The Regulation is currently scheduled to apply to operators and traders beginning at...more

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EPA Appoints Former ASA Government Affairs Director as OCSPP DAA for Pesticides

Mr. Kyle Kunkler has been appointed the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticides at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). Since February 2020, Kunkler...more

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EPA Aims to Boost Biofuels Production in Proposed RFS Set 2 Rule

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On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its proposed “Set 2” rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (“RFS”) program (the “Set 2 Rule”). The Set 2 Rule proposes renewable volume obligations...more

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Texas Senate Bill 3: A Sweeping Ban on Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products — Implications for the Industry

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On May 27, the Texas Legislature sent Senate Bill 3 (SB3) to Gov. Greg Abbott for signature, marking a potentially seismic shift in the legal landscape for hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the state. If signed into law –...more

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Are the Kids Not Alright? MAHA Report Sparks Debate on Chemical Safety

The White House’s recent release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report marks a significant moment in the national conversation around children’s health and environmental exposure. Published on May 22, 2025, by the...more

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When Less Isn’t More: the Texas Hemp Ban and the Risks of Unregulated Markets

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Late last Wednesday evening the Texas House of Representatives dealt the hemp industry in the Lone Star State what can only be described as a Texas size heartache with the passage of Senate Bill 3 (SB3), effectively banning...more

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PFAS in Biosolids: Washington State Adopts Testing Requirement

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Washington state has joined the growing list of states addressing the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in biosolids that are widely used in farming. With Governor...more

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Georgia Limits Liability for Pesticide Manufacturers

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This week, Georgia's governor signed a new pesticide labeling and liability act (SB 144) ("Act"), amending state law to limit the scope of pesticide manufacturer liability for failure to warn and aligning the state standards...more

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Evaluation of the French Egalim 2 law: a mixed review and prospects for evolution

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A report issued on 11 February 2025 by the evaluation mission of the Egalim 2 law has evidenced that it is not possible at this stage to conclude on the economic effectiveness of the measures introduced by the law to protect...more

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New Jersey Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Apply for Consumption Lounge Licenses

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The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) began accepting applications for cannabis consumption area endorsements on January 2, 2025. The Commissioners adopted the Notice of Application Acceptance for cannabis...more

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Proposes Rule Requiring Contractors to Certify Labor Law Compliance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) recently published a proposed rule that would require all federal contractors to certify compliance with 16 applicable labor laws. The certification requires an affirmative...more

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Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

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In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

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