Articles tagged under: Supreme Court
RRFN Forum: Ag Law and Taxes
Published September 12, 2023
A myriad of legal issues have faced agriculture in recent years, including Supreme Court decisions on WOTUS and Proposition 12. An ever-changing tax code is also the norm. Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation, Washburn University School of…Change Expected for EPA WOTUS Rules
Published May 25, 2023
Following the Supreme Court ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, Rinke Noonan Law Firm attorney Kale Van Bruggen said there was a four-part agreement on the controlling opinion. "There are three separate concurring opinions with additional commentary. It is…HSUS ‘Thrilled’ With Court Decision
Published May 14, 2023
Humane Society of the United States President/CEO Kitty Block hailed the Supreme Court decision, calling it “historic.” Proposition 12 establishes housing standards for pigs, chickens and veal calves. The law also bans the in-state sale of pork, eggs and veal…SCOTUS Schedules Two Ag-Related Hearings
Published June 17, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear at least two agriculture-based cases in October. In a new schedule released this past week, the court said it will start its new term by hearing Sackett vs. the United States. This case includes…Supreme Court Will Re-Consider WOTUS Case
Published January 25, 2022
This spring, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case involving the definition of Waters of the United States. This case is called Sackett versus EPA. The Sacketts are an Idaho couple who would like to build a house, but…Supreme Court Bypasses E15 Case
Published January 11, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court will not weigh in on a key issue for the ethanol business. Growth Energy petitioned the court to review the lower court ruling that vacated the Trump Administration’s E15 policy. The EPA approved year-round sales of…Court May Determine Access to Glyphosate
Published January 11, 2022
Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments about the ability for farmers to use glyphosate this past week. Following the oral arguments, a coalition representing agriculture, landscaping and golf courses issued a statement supporting the continued registration of glyphosate. This coalition…U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Small Refinery Exemptions
Published April 29, 2021
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments from the EPA, biofuels industry groups and oil refiners on the use of small refinery exemptions. The oil industry argues it's in compliance to allow small refineries to petition for an exemption at anytime.…Biofuels Coalition Prepares for Supreme Court Case
Published March 24, 2021
A biofuels coalition is getting ready to make their case in opposition of small refinery exemptions in front of the Supreme Court next month. The coalition, made up of four groups including the American Coalition for Ethanol and the Renewable…