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What Is a Nuisance Lawsuit?
A major point of contention over the last 20 years between residents and farmers has been nuisance lawsuits. These claims come in two forms, private and public. A public lawsuit…
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In North Carolina, Not All Milk Is Created Equal
North Carolina became the first state to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of the term “milk” for non-dairy products with Senate Bill 711, also known as the North…
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North Carolina: Petri Dish for Industry-Favoring Agricultural Laws
North Carolina has been and still is a hub for some of the most restrictive and controversial laws in the country, including those favoring the animal ag industry.
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What Are Ag-Gag Laws?
Ag-gag laws is a name given to a set of bills by former New York Times columnist Mark Bittman that began gaining traction in several states around 2011. The laws…
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