Investment

The Colorado River, a lifeline for the western United States, is at a critical juncture. As the 2007 guidelines for water allocations expire this year, the future of this vital waterway hangs in the balance. The Colorado River Basin spans seven state

As we step into the new year, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) reflects on a productive December 2025, marked by significant outreach efforts and the release of valuable resources. The NALC, known for its commitment to providing trusted re

On November 21, 2025, the United Farm Workers (UFW), a national agricultural labor union, filed a lawsuit against the Department of Labor (DOL). The suit challenges an interim final rule published in the Federal Register that amends the methodology u

2025 has been a landmark year in the realm of food law and policy, with significant developments that are reshaping the landscape of how we produce, consume, and regulate food. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, which emerged from obscur

In the realm of agricultural law, 2025 was a year marked by significant developments and changes, with several key issues taking center stage. Attorneys at the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) have identified and compiled the top legal and pol

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently issued a decision in Shen v. Simpson, a case challenging Florida’s foreign ownership law, which has significant implications for real estate investments and constitutional law. The lawsuit,

In the wake of Hansen-Mueller’s recent bankruptcy filing, grain producers across the nation are left grappling with the potential loss of compensation for grain sold to the now-insolvent dealer. This situation underscores the importance of understand

On November 17, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) unveiled a proposed rule to redefine “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This proposal aims t

As the leaves fall and the year winds down, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) remains steadfast in its mission to provide up-to-date, reliable information on agricultural and food law. November 2025 was no exception, with the center rolling

In a series of strategic moves aimed at bolstering U.S. agricultural exports, President Trump’s administration has unveiled several trade agreements following his recent Asia trip, adding to earlier deals with the United Kingdom and the European Unio