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John Block: Sanctions on Russia
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block The U.S. Congress can’t agree on anything. However, they did agree to impose...
The Missing Link in Global Food Security
By Marshall Matz, as published in Agri-Pulse The 2018 Senate Agriculture Appropriations Report notes that global food production will have...
John Block: Gene Editing
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block To kick this off with some serious facts, let me ask – did...
OFW Law Launches New Health Industry Practice; Ladd Wiley Joins Firm as Principal and Chair of Practice
OFW Law is pleased to announce the creation of a new Health Industry Policy and Regulatory Practice. The practice will...
John Block: Forest Fires
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block There aren’t any forest fires here in the east near Washington, D.C. No...
John Block: Donald Trump
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Today, I’m going to talk about President Donald Trump – policies, issues, tweets...
John Block: Ag Issues 2017
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture posted the announcement of this year’s...
John Block: This and That 2017
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Tip of the day— “Seven percent of all American adults believe that chocolate...
FDA implements 21st Century Cures Act Requirements for Reusable Devices
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a notice in the Federal Register implementing additional requirements for medical...
Think This is Biotech Regulatory Relief? Not Yet.
By Dr. Nina Fedoroff, as published in Agri-Pulse USDA and FDA proposals to regulate genetically engineered (GE) plants and animals...
Fighting the Magnet Wars
This morning I watched the oral arguments before the CPSC in the staff appeal of the ALJ’s decision in the...
John Block: Branstad and Horses
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block I have two subjects to cover today. One that is very hopeful –...
John Block: Budget
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Back in March, President Trump gave us a look at his budget plan....
NAFTA Re-Negotiation Objectives: USTR Requests Public Input
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking “public comments on matters relevant to the modernization of NAFTA in order to...
NYC Menu Labeling Law – Enforceable?
NYC just announced that its revised calorie labeling rule for food service establishments will take effect on May 22, 2017,...
Should Your Establishment Appeal a FSIS Decision?
By Brett Schwemer, as published in The National Provisioner To appeal or not to appeal; that is the question Establishments...
John Block: Two Issues
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block “Trump’s Tax Plan Would Spur Growth” – that is the headline in a...
John Block: GE Science
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block I am encouraged. I think that we have some pretty strong voices in...
John Block: Perdue’s Agenda
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block It’s only been a week since confirmation, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has...
Tell CPSC What You Think
One of the very positive hallmarks of the new leadership at the CPSC is a desire to hear from all...