News & Insights
John Block: Farm Problems
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block We are looking at record crops of corn, soybeans, and wheat this year....
Ken Ackerman’s Newest Book, TROTSKY IN NEW YORK, 1917, Set for Release in September 2016
This week, Counterpoint Press announced the release of the newest book by OFW Law’s own Ken Ackerman called TROTSKY IN...
John Block: GMO Labeling
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Yes – We now have legislation to deal with the GMO labeling question....
Crop Insurance: Priority # 1
As published in Agri-Pulse “I have sometimes thought it might be well to establish an office of insurance for farms...
John Block: Nobel Laureates
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block How long have we been listening to the relentless insinuations that genetically engineered...
How “Brexit” Will Impact Agriculture and Trade
Voters in the UK sent shockwaves rippling through the marketplace when they voted to leave the European Union. Markets don’t...
John Block: Brexit and Trade
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block The Brits jump ship and the UK is on its way out of...
Senate Ag Leaders Unveil Compromise GMO Labeling Bill
Yesterday, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released their long-awaited bill that would...
Saying It’s a Recall Doesn’t Make It So
With the CPSC’s blessing, a large furniture company recently sent out wall anchors for its children’s dressers to address a...
John Block: Trade
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Today, I want to concentrate on trade. We are in the process of...
John Block: Regulations and Licensing
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block We hear a lot of talk about the economy. It’s not growing as...
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Dissemination of Patient-Specific Data – But Doesn’t Say Much About HIPAA
Last week, FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) announced the availability of a Draft Guidance on “Dissemination of...
Upcoming Webinar: Understanding the New DOL Overtime Rules
The Department of Labor (DOL) released the final rule updating the overtime regulations, which will automatically extend overtime pay protections...
CPSC: Let’s Play Penalty Roulette
Commissioner Mohorovic has just issued a thoughtful statement discussing the black hole that the Consumer Product Safety Commission calls its...
John Block: A Lot Going On
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Another week goes by – Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton look to be...