News & Insights
Regulatory Round-Up Newsletter, Spring 2014
On behalf of OFW Law’s Agriculture practice group, here is a copy of our new newsletter. We hope you find...
Organic Confusion
By Marshall L. Matz, as published in Agri-Pulse Organic foods are “in.” Analysts estimate that U.S. organic food sales have...
Mandated Labeling for Genetically Engineered Foods: Vermont’s Legislation Implicates the First Amendment
By Robert A. Hahn and John G. Dillard Note: OFW Law’s Bob Hahn and John Dillard recently authored a legal...
Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Reports FY 2015 Bill Without Amendments–Discretionary Spending Allocation Lower than Amount Provided to House
The Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee also voted today by voice vote...
Fishy Fishy – MOU between FSIS and FDA to Improve Interagency Cooperation
There have been on-going questions regarding the regulatory oversight of catfish inspection. To address this concern, the 2014 Farm Bill...
House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Reports FY 2015 Bill Without Any Amendments
The House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee today voted by voice vote to...
For Drought-Hit Farmers, USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance Can Help, But Only If You Understand the Rules
The severe drought that had plagued the American Southwest over the past three years – the worst in modern memory...
As Vermont Goes….? GMO Labeling Becomes the Law in Vermont
Vermont has become the first state in the nation to enact a law requiring labeling of genetically engineered foods. (Connecticut...
Edward Farrell, Esq., Joins OFW Law
We are pleased to announce that Edward J. Farrell, Esq., an expert on international trade, customs and agriculture matters, has...
Food Stamp Vendors Face Increased Eligibility Requirements and Oversight Following Implementation of Farm Bill’s SNAP Provisions
The 2014 Farm Bill contains several important provisions which will impact retail stores that participate in the USDA Food and...
FDA/ONC/FCC Health IT Report Signals Possible Deregulation of Certain Software Medical Devices
Has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened the door to deregulation of certain software medical devices? Its recently...
