Consumer Rights
FarmSTAND Report Explores Details of Tyson’s “Net Zero” and “Climate-Friendly Beef” Greenwashing Scheme
A new report from fair food system advocacy organization FarmSTAND tells the comprehensive inside story behind deceptive claims Tyson Foods made about the environmental sustainability of its products. Tyson claimed…
Deep Dive: Tyson’s Climate Deception
Most people want to eat food that is good for them and the planet. As awareness of the climate crisis grows, eaters have become more concerned with making sustainable food…
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…
Fighting Court Secrecy on Alleged Big Ag Anticompetitive Behavior (USA v. Agri Stats)
Throughout our food system, you’ll find Big Ag corporations playing dirty, manipulating the system to boost their profits while producers and consumers pay the cost. In 2023, the United States,…
FarmSTAND Moves for Public Access to Sealed Documents in Agri Stats Anticompetition Suit
Records currently under seal in the litigation include the parties’ expert reports, which may contain detailed information on exactly how Agri Stats’s alleged actions harmed consumers.
Courthouse News Service: Animal welfare groups call hogwash on Iowa’s ag-gag law at Eighth Circuit
"Attorney David Muraskin, with Washington, D.C.-based FarmSTAND representing ICCI, told the circuit judges Wednesday a recording made by the group on private property that is used on social media for…
Food and Power: Tyson and JBS Agree to Stop “Net-Zero” and “Climate-Smart” Greenwashing
“Earthjustice, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Edelson PC, and FarmSTAND represented the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in bringing similar charges against Tyson Foods. EWG alleged that Tyson did not provide enough evidence…
Yahoo! News:Tyson Foods drops ‘net-zero’ beef claims in settlement
"EWG was represented by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Earthjustice, Edelson PC and FarmSTAND."