2009 Archived AgLaws

Janauary

WHAT IS AGRICULTURAL LAW?
CHANGE IN 2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE DATES
AALA AND THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LAW CENTER PARTNER TO LAUNCH BLOG AND LISTSERV
CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT V. UNITED STATES: A TIDAL WAVE FOR TAKINGS AND WATER RIGHTS?

February

TOP TEN AGRICULTURAL LAW DEVELOPMENTS OF 2008
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION ACTIVITY DEDUCTION FOR MEMBERS OF COOPERATIVES

March

ANALYSIS OF THE LAW  CONCERNING THE ILLINOIS RIVER WATERSHED LITIGATION
TRUTH IN LABELING? NEW FDA GUIDANCE DOES NOT REQUIRE LABELING OF FOODS DERIVED FROM GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ANIMALS

April

NEW PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE 2008 CAFO REGULATIONS
TAX PROVISIONS IN THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009

May

SAVING ROUNDUP READY® BEANS FOR SEED? TRANTHAM, MCFARLING, AND SCRUGGS SAY “NO”

From The AALA President

June

INDEMNIFIED, EVENTUALLY: INSURED FARMERS RESORT TO LITIGATION TO OBTAIN PROPER GRIP PAYMENTS
IS A FARMER’S POTENTIAL OBLIGATION TO USDA UNDER THE GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM SUBJECT TO A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY?

July 

TRUTH IN LABELING? NEW FDA GUIDANCE DOES NOT REQUIRE LABELING OF FOODS DERIVED FROM GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ANIMALS
TWO COURTS SAY THAT LLC AND LLP MEMBERS ARE NOT PER SE “PASSIVE” LIMITED PARTNERS– IRS SCOLDED FOR LACK OF REGULATIONS

August

REGULATORY UPDATE – FTC SEEKS INPUT ON GREEN MARKETING GUIDES
30th ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL LAW SYMPOSIUM IN WILLIAMSBURG, VA

September

JURY VERDICT AGAINST BAYER FOR LIBERTY LINK RICE BREAKS NEW GROUND IN BIOTECH LIABILITY. This article discusses In re Genetically Modified Rice Litigation involving genetically modified rice.
THE MEANING OF “EXCESS FARM LOSSES” This article discusses the definition of “excess farm losses” under provisions which limit the deduction of farm losses where a taxpayer receives federal farm subsidies.
THE LACEY ACT — ITS IMPACT ON AQUACULTURE. This article discusses some of the possible applications of the federal Lacey Act to aquaculture.
AGRICULTURAL LAW BIBLIOGRAPHY—4th QUARTER 2009. Go to Page 8
EMERGING TRENDS IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AGAINST FOOD MANUFACTURERS. This article discusses efforts by food manufacturers to dismiss class actions against them.NO ESTATE TAX CERTAINTY (YET). This article discusses the repeal of the estate tax in 2010 and the possible estate planning in case the estate tax is retroactively revived in 2010.

October

JURY VERDICT AGAINST BAYER FOR LIBERTY LINK RICE BREAKS NEW GROUND IN BIOTECH LIABILITY. This article discusses In re Genetically Modified Rice Litigation involving genetically modified rice.
THE MEANING OF “EXCESS FARM LOSSES” This article discusses the definition of “excess farm losses” under provisions which limit the deduction of farm losses where a taxpayer receives federal farm subsidies.
THE LACEY ACT — ITS IMPACT ON AQUACULTURE. This article discusses some of the possible applications of the federal Lacey Act to aquaculture.
AGRICULTURAL LAW BIBLIOGRAPHY—4th QUARTER 2009. Go to Page 8
EMERGING TRENDS IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AGAINST FOOD MANUFACTURERS. This article discusses efforts by food manufacturers to dismiss class actions against them.
NO ESTATE TAX CERTAINTY (YET). This article discusses the repeal of the estate tax in 2010 and the possible estate planning in case the estate tax is retroactively revived in 2010.

November/December 

JURY VERDICT AGAINST BAYER FOR LIBERTY LINK RICE BREAKS NEW GROUND IN BIOTECH LIABILITY. This article discusses In re Genetically Modified Rice Litigation involving genetically modified rice.
THE MEANING OF “EXCESS FARM LOSSES” This article discusses the definition of “excess farm losses” under provisions which limit the deduction of farm losses where a taxpayer receives federal farm subsidies.
THE LACEY ACT — ITS IMPACT ON AQUACULTURE. This article discusses some of the possible applications of the federal Lacey Act to aquaculture.
AGRICULTURAL LAW BIBLIOGRAPHY—4th QUARTER 2009.
EMERGING TRENDS IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AGAINST FOOD MANUFACTURERS. This article discusses efforts by food manufacturers to dismiss class actions against them.
NO ESTATE TAX CERTAINTY (YET). This article discusses the repeal of the estate tax in 2010 and the possible estate planning in case the estate tax is retroactively revived in 2010.