Another Government Flooding Takings Case!

Another Government Flooding Takings Case!

On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that property owners could pursue their federal inverse condemnation claims against the State of Texas through the existing state law.

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Prop 12: Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to California's Law Impacting National Hog Market

Prop 12: Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to California's Law Impacting National Hog Market

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to California’s Prop 12 law, dealing a blow to livestock agriculture.

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How Did Prop 12 Become a Morality Case?

How Did Prop 12 Become a Morality Case?

The U.S. Supreme Court recently held argument on California’s Prop 12, which bans the sale of pork from hogs that don’t meet the state’s production standards. In this agriculture case, why were the Justices so focused on a state’s ability to legislate morality across state lines?

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Supreme Court will Consider Whether California Pork Law Violates Constitution

Supreme Court will Consider Whether California Pork Law Violates Constitution

On March 28, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to decide whether pork producers can sue over California’s Proposition 12, which regulates pork farmers’ practices nationwide.

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Federal Court Rules on Iowa and Arkansas "Ag Gag" Laws

Federal Court Rules on Iowa and Arkansas "Ag Gag" Laws

The First Amendment does not protect all speech. A federal appeals court just ruled it does not give a person the right to gain access to a farm by “false pretenses.” On the other hand, the court held the First Amendment does protect certain false statements made as part of an employment application.

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