On December 14, 2022, during an open Commission meeting, the Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to issue a Federal Register notice requesting comments on the efficacy of the Green Guides. The initial request for comments seeks input on whether to retain, modify, or rescind the Guides. The notice was published in late December, marking the
Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers: PA’s Ag Area Security Law, Right-to-Farm, ACRE, and More
On December 14, 2022, the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law conducted another presentation in our ongoing series for specialty crop producers: Legal Planning for Specialty Crop Producers: Understanding Liability Protections, Regulatory Processes, and Other Legal Risks. These presentations are part of a multi-part 2022 educational series to assist Pennsylvania specialty crop producers successfully augment
Kaitlyn R. Maxwell Recognized as a City & State PA ‘2022 Impact 50’
Kaitlyn R. Maxwell, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office, was recognized in the City & State Pennsylvania “2022 Impact 50” issue. The magazine touts Maxwell as “one of the most powerful forces for environmental, social, and governance improvement in Pennsylvania.” Maxwell is listed alongside additional powerhouses in their respective industries across the
Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler Teams Up with PSU Extension to Discuss the Agricultural Mediation Program
On December 13, 2022, 12 noon, via Zoom, Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler joined Penn State Extension in their Farm Transition Talk series to discuss the Pennsylvania Agricultural Mediation Program. This webinar covered agricultural dispute resolutions in general, plus other related items in regards to farm transition, succession, and overall exit strategy.
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Observations from the COP15 (Biodiversity Conference) Halfway Point
The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) is taking place in Montreal, Canada, until next Monday (December 19). It has been attracting much attention due to negotiations on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which is hoped to be agreed upon in the next
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of December 12, 2022
Hydraulic Fracturing: Delaware River Basin Commission Votes to Ban Wastewater Discharge from Hydraulic Fracturing
On December 7, 2022, the Delaware River Basin Commission announced it had voted 4-0, with the federal government abstaining, to ban the discharge of wastewater into the Delaware River Basin from hydraulic fracturing. The rule also “discourages, limits, and places conditions
With Flu Season Upon Us, OSHA Signals That Employers Should Continue To Encourage Vaccination For Their Workforces
By Adam R. Young, Daniel R. Birnbaum, A. Scott Hecker, James L. Curtis, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: With concerns of infectious disease at the forefront of workplace health and safety in the past several years, and with the traditional flu and cold season upon us, OSHA has reminded the regulated
Hidden in Plain Sight: BCBS Discovers Climate Capital and Liquidity Requirements in Existing Rulebook
On December 8, 2022, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (“BCBS”) released guidance to clarify how climate-related financial risks may be captured in existing capital and liquidity requirements for banking organizations (“Climate FAQs”). The Climate FAQs are noteworthy because they indicate that standard setters believe climate-related financial risks should be included in bank capital requirements and
The Diversity Disclosure Statement: A New Amendment to Rule 7.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
In 2021, there were more civil cases filed in federal court based on diversity of citizenship than any other jurisdictional basis.[1] That means any changes to the rules affecting diversity cases are bound to affect lots of litigants. On December 1, 2022, one such change took effect.
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1(a)(2) now
IRS Releases Reporting Requirements to Determine Eligibility for Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
Today, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-42 to address the reporting requirements for vehicle manufacturers and sellers. These reporting requirements are prerequisites for purchasers’ eligibility for clean vehicle tax credits under Sections 25E, 30D, and 45W. Section 30D(d)(3) requires that a manufacturer enter into a written agreement to become a qualified manufacturer, which requires periodic