Register Now: 2025 Agricultural Law Symposium—Sept. 18, 2025. Early Bird Pricing until Aug. 29! Attorneys w/ CLE—$150, Non-CLE—$100, Students—$25
Agricultural Labor: Third Circuit Holds H-2A Contract Violations Entitled to Article III Court Hearing 
On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential opinion holding that a New
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Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Reviews Productive July 2025 Webinars
University Park, PA – The Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law (CASL) hosted three informative webinars in July 2025, continuing its mission to educate agricultural stakeholders and legal professionals.
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Staff Attorney Jackie Schweichler presented “Opening the Farm Gates: ADA Accessibility for Agritourism Guests,” hosted by the
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—July 29, 2025
2025 Agricultural Law Symposium, Thurs. Sept. 18, in-person at University Park.
6 CLE credits for PA Attorneys, $150 Early Bird Registration available until Aug. 29!
Industrial Hemp: Eighth Circuit Holds Arkansas Hemp Law Not Preempted by 2018 Farm Bill, Vacates Preliminary Injunction 
On June 24, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of July 28, 2025
Oil and Gas Leasing: Lease Sale 262 Proposed for Offshore Oil and Gas Development in Gulf of America 
On June 25, 2025, The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a Proposed Notice of Sale for Lease Sale 262, which includes 15,000 unleased blocks in the Gulf of America, aka, the Gulf of Mexico. According
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—July 22, 2025
This Friday July 25 at Noon: Understanding the Basics of ADA Compliance for Agritourism Operations—Free Attorney PACLE!
International Trade: Commerce Department Withdraws from 2019 Mexican Fresh Tomato Agreement, Issues Antidumping Duties 
On July 17, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA) Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register a notice (90 FR
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of July 21, 2025
National Energy Policy: Executive Order Revokes Renewable Energy Subsidies
On July 7, 2025, the White House issued an executive order to end federal subsidies for wind, solar, and other energy sources. The order directs the Secretary of the Treasury “to strictly enforce the termination of the clean electricity production and investment tax credits.” The order
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—July 15, 2025
Today—Tues. July 15 @ Noon: Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar: 2025 Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms
New: Why Aren’t PFAS Compounds in Land Applied Biosolids Regulated By EPA?, Brook Duer
International Trade: Canada Passes Law Prohibiting Import Quota Increases, Tariff Reductions on Dairy, Poultry, Eggs 
On June 26, 2025, King Charles III assented to Canadian
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of July 14, 2025
National Energy Policy: Department of Energy Revises NEPA Regulations 
On June 30, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) published an interim rule removing its current National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and issuing new guidelines. NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare environmental impact statements before approving major projects. This rule would remove NEPA obligations for
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—July 8, 2025
Next Week: Tues. July 15—Quarterly Dairy Legal Webinar: 2025 Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms
New! Progressive Dairy Podcast with Center Staff Attorney Brook Duer: How to Proactively Prepare and Protect Your Workforce Amid ICE Raids, I-9 Audits and Other Immigration Concerns
Agricultural Labor: DOL Publishes Proposed Rule to Rescind 2024 ‘Temporary Ag Worker Protections’
Shale Law Weekly Review—Week of July 7, 2025
Pipelines: FERC Issues Waivers and Proposes Rule Changes to Expedite Pipeline Development 
On June 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a set of regulatory changes aimed at facilitating the construction of natural gas infrastructure. These regulatory adjustments include the following: