Family of Tyson plant worker files civil suit following COVID-19 death 10.08.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The family of Pedro Cano said the company did not provide him with proper protections.Read More
Ruby Tuesday files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 10.08.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The foodservice chain also plans to close 185 restaurants permanently.Read More
DOJ indicts six others in broiler price-fix case 10.08.2020 By Erica Shaffer Bill Lovette, former Pilgrim’s Pride president and CEO, is among the defendants.Read More
House member proposes PRICE Act for cattle market 10.06.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota introduced the bill.Read More
Minnesota federal judge dismisses lawsuit against meatpackers 09.30.2020 By Erica Shaffer R-CALF accused Tyson Foods, JBS S.A., National Beef Packing Co. and Cargill of conspiring to depress prices for fed cattle.Read More
NPPC, AFBF head to appeals court over Prop 12 09.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The organizations previously tried to stop the proposition in April.Read More
Seven attorneys general challenge swine slaughter lawsuit 09.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Summary judgment will be heard on the case in mid-October.Read More
Two Brooklyn wholesalers plead guilty to fake USDA stamp charges 09.24.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Both men face up to 20 years in prison.Read More
Lawmaker introduces ‘Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2020’ 09.23.2020 By Erica Shaffer The law focuses on ensuring regionally sufficient negotiated cash trade and equipping producers with more information.Read More
Podcast: Husch Blackwell attorneys discuss litigating during COVID-19 09.18.2020 By Ryan McCarthy Ryann Glenn and Michael Annis share the challenges of navigating agribusiness law during the pandemic.Read More