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Read the latest Agricultural Law in the Spotlight: The Status of Cell-Cultured Meat Regulations
Regulatory Policy: Pennsylvania Meat Processing
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Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of September 1, 2025
Wastewater Disposal: Iron Cumberland Cited for Waste Disposal Violations by DEP 
On August 12, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Iron Cumberland, LLC, under 58 Pa.C.S. §3203 of the Oil and Gas Act, relating to two conventional gas wells in Greene County. According to the notice,
The Status of Cell-Cultured Meat Regulations
This spotlight article provides an overview of the regulatory landscape for cell-cultured meat in the United States, focusing on federal roles, recent state bans, and related legal challenges. It does not address product labeling.
Cell-cultured meat, also referred to as cultivated meat or lab-grown meat, is “developed in a lab, grown from a sample of
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—August 26, 2025
Register Now, Pay Later! 2025 Agricultural Law Symposium—September 18, 2025. In-person at Penn State Dickinson Law, University Park, Pa., 6 CLE credits available! Early Bird Pricing until Aug. 29!
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Regulatory Policy: Federal Court Orders USDA to Restore Five Sustainable Agriculture Grants
On August 14, 2025, the U.S. District
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of August 25, 2025
Climate Change: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Hold Fossil Fuel Companies Liable for Climate Change 
On August 6, 2025, the Court of Common Pleas for the Ninth Judicial Circuit dismissed a claim seeking to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change. City of Charleston v. Brabham Oil Co. et al. , No. 2020-CP-10-03975
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—August 19, 2025
Webinar Friday, Aug. 22: Understanding the Basics of Foreign Agricultural Land Ownership Laws
Agribusiness: Texas Foreign Land Ownership Bill Effective September 1, 2025 
On September 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 17 (PDF), which prohibits land purchases in the state by certain foreign individuals and entities, becomes effective. The bill, passed into law on
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of August 18, 2025
Oil and Gas Leasing: BLM Issues New Oil and Gas Leasing Definitions and Removes Fee Requirements 
On August 1, 2025, The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized two rules to update its oil and gas leasing regulations, following the enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB). The first rule, Revision to
Center Staff Connects with Agricultural Producers at Ag Progress Days
The Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law enjoyed participating in this year’s Ag Progress Days, held from August 12-14, 2025, at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center. Center staff were involved in several programs throughout the three-day event, while maintaining a presence at their booth located in the Farm Credit building. Staff
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—August 12, 2025
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Food Safety: FDA to Extend ‘Food Traceability Rule’ Compliance Date Until July 2028 
On August 7, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of August 11, 2025
Community Impacts: PA Attorney General Files Charges Against Equitrans for Well Leak 
On July 24, 2025, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday released a statement indicating that criminal charges have been filed against the energy company Equitrans, LP, concerning a natural gas leak that occurred in 2022. The charges, which include 14 counts of unlawful conduct