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Important Dates for FY 2015 House and Senate Appropriations Committees Announced
Even though the President has yet to submit his FY 2015 Budget Proposal, including his detailed requests for all agencies...
Farm Bill Redefines Dairy and Trade Activities
By Nathan Fretz On February 7, the President signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the “Farm Bill”) into law. Over...
OFW Law Celebrates National FFA Week
OFW Law is proud to represent and advise clients that are on the cutting edge of the food and agricultural...
The 2014 Farm Bill: The Challenge for Farm Producers
The 2014 Farm Bill creates a new environment for American agriculture far more friendly to producers who are experienced and...
Take Out the Trash Day, State-Legal Marijuana, and Banks
In related announcements by Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the...
After FL Convenience Store Loses Food Stamp Vendor Authorization, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service Reverses Course in a SNAP
The wheels of justice frequently turn with glacial speed in federal court litigation, especially in cases brought against the United...
Hidden Gems in the Farm Bill
By Nathan Fretz After three years of work, Congress passed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the “farm bill”), which the...
Practical Tips From “Dr. Doom and Ms. Gloom”
Meet “Dr. Doom” and “Ms. Gloom” “Dr. Doom” Mixed in with the attorneys at OFW Law is the former USDA...
The 2014 Farm Bill: A Challenge for Federal Crop Insurance AIPs
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...Washington Post Recognizes OFW Law’s FDA Regulatory Practice
Today, the Washington Post recognized OFW Law for being a leader in U.S. Food and Drug Administration law, and food...
Former Minority Counsel to House Ag Committee, Nathan Fretz, Joins OFW Law
We are pleased to announce that Nathaniel “Nathan” Fretz, Esq., formerly with the House Agriculture Committee staff, will be joining...
John Block: U.S. Corn and China’s Bad Faith Collide
By John R. Block, as published in the Des Moines Register As complex as the world trading system has become,...
RMA “Self Certification”: Can Federal Crop Insurance AIPs Rely on It In Defending Against Farmer Claims?
Federal crop insurance provided by USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) and participating private companies (Approved Insurance Providers or AIPs)...
OFW Law Wins Arbitration Decision Against Major Crop Insurance Company – Federal Agency Not Always Entitled to Deference in Interpretation of Its Rules
OFW Law recently prevailed in Arbitration on behalf of a farm producer against a major insurance provider under USDA’s Federal...
Wheat: The Staff of Life
By Marshall L. Matz with Molly O’Connor, as published in Agri-Pulse When the subject of agriculture comes up, the focus...
I Filed My Comment on FDA’s Proposed FSMA Regulations – Now What Do I Do?
The comment periods for many of FDA’s proposed regulations implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) have closed or are...