United States: Land Law & Agriculture

Attorney Babak Shamsi explores the complex legal mechanisms governing easement enforcement and termination, examining the rights and remedies available to property owners when easement disputes arise. This webinar addresses critical questions about when and how easements can be legally terminated, and what enforcement options exist when easement rights are violated.

More than 10 million families own private forestland in the United States, yet most lack clear succession plans or governance structures to protect these assets across generations.

Last week, a rural Texas county enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction, potentially imperiling as many as eight planned projects in the county.

As agricultural borrowers face tighter margins and reduced cash flow in 2026, Farm Credit lenders are increasingly turning to "bulge financing" - temporary credit extensions designed to bridge short-term liquidity gaps. This analysis explores how these 60-120 day facilities differ from traditional accordion structures and examines their strategic deployment through a real-world case study of discounted crop input financing.

Alexandra Dunn, President and CEO of CropLife America, joins this discussion to explore critical challenges facing the crop protection industry.

Agricultural biotechnology is advancing rapidly, but navigating the regulatory landscape remains complex. This podcast episode examines how the Coordinated Framework divides oversight among USDA, FDA, and EPA, while exploring how gene editing technologies challenge legacy regulations and how national security concerns are driving calls for risk-based regulatory modernization.

President Trump issued an Executive Order on January 20, 2026, entitled "Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers" (the "Order"), directing federal agencies to take steps...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are a large family of synthetic compounds that have been used since the 1940s in everything from nonstick cookware and food packaging...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on December 30, 2025, several coordinated actions intended to emphasize American agricultural research and innovation...