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The New Lede: Pork lobbyist helping lead “nonpartisan” group working against state animal welfare laws
“You can look back at tobacco litigation … automobile safety,” [Leys] said. “This is a very well-worn corporate playbook.”
Public News Service: Sustainable farmers urge high court to reject Monsanto immunity bid
Nathan Leys, staff attorney for FarmSTAND, said with the rise of glyphosate-resistant weeds, farmers have been forced to use more toxic chemicals. He argued the cycle shows the dangers of…
Agri-Pulse: Holding Monsanto accountable in court is not what’s holding America’s farmers back
"What’s at stake before the high court is the legal exposure of a handful of 'Big Ag' executives, not the day-to-day realities farmers are facing."
The Chicago Tribune: Illinois farmers hope Supreme Court protects state safeguards in Roundup cancer case
“Shielding manufacturers from accountability is no way to run a modern country, especially when we understand more than ever about the risks,” Leys added.
Law360: 8th Circ. Ends 1st Amend. Challenge To Iowa ‘Ag-Gag’ Law
"'The panel diminished the First Amendment to protect property and business interests,' Muraskin said. 'The lack of concern for transparency harms the environment, animals, workers, and consumers.'"
Meatingplace: Agri Stats Fights Renewed Push to Open DOJ Antitrust Records
"Agri Stats asked a federal judge in Minnesota to reject an effort by advocacy group FarmSTAND to unseal confidential records in the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust case against the…
Inside Climate News: Under Trump, the Department of Agriculture Has Ditched Conservation and Climate Efforts
“It’s clear we’re seeing the ripple effects of this blunderbuss approach,” Muraskin said, noting that the termination letters grantees received accused the grant program of fraud, abuse and waste, but…
Law360: Workers In Race Bias Suit Say JBS, Subsidiary Shared Control
"But the workers noted their complaint alleges that JBS subjected them to riskier working conditions than their English and Spanish-speaking co-workers and further failed to provide them safety training in…
The Haitian Times: Promises of fast cash pull Haitians into JBS, harsh conditions push them out — and to strike
“'The harm caused by JBS management’s choices will remain with workers forever,' said Hannah Wolf, an attorney from FarmSTAND representing plaintiffs, during a Zoom interview with The Haitian Times. 'The company must…