A federal judge in California has dismissed a false advertising suit against SeaWorld, ruling that plaintiffs did not have standing and were not reliable.
Issue 54
This Week's Spotlights
Case Law Updates - Federal Case Law Updates
SeaWorld False Advertising Suit Dismissed
Ninth Circuit Upholds California Prop 12
A three judge Ninth Circuit panel has upheld California’s Proposition 12, which requires meat producers who wish to sell their products in California to abide by the state’s standards of production.
A three judge Ninth Circuit panel has upheld California’s Proposition 12, which requires meat producers who wish to sell their products in California to abide by the state’s standards of production.
Agency Updates
FWS Withdraws Proposed Rule for North American Wolverine
The Fish and Wildlife Service has withdrawn its 2013 proposed rule to list the distinct population segment of the North American wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has withdrawn its 2013 proposed rule to list the distinct population segment of the North American wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
Case Law Updates
Federal Case Law Updates
SeaWorld False Advertising Suit Dismissed
A federal judge in California has dismissed a false advertising suit against SeaWorld, ruling that plaintiffs did not have standing and were not reliable.
A federal judge in California has dismissed a false advertising suit against SeaWorld, ruling that plaintiffs did not have standing and were not reliable.
Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Settlement in Price Fixing Probe
Chicken company Pilgrim’s Pride has announced that it has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice in the department’s investigation into price fixing in the chicken industry. The company will pay over $110 million.
Chicken company Pilgrim’s Pride has announced that it has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice in the department’s investigation into price fixing in the chicken industry. The company will pay over $110 million.
Proposed Class Action Alleges Rawhide in No-Rawhide Dog Chews
A proposed class action in Connecticut accuses Earth Animal Ventures of failing to disclose the presence of rawhide in their allegedly rawhide-free dog chews.
A proposed class action in Connecticut accuses Earth Animal Ventures of failing to disclose the presence of rawhide in their allegedly rawhide-free dog chews.
Ninth Circuit Upholds California Prop 12
A three judge Ninth Circuit panel has upheld California’s Proposition 12, which requires meat producers who wish to sell their products in California to abide by the state’s standards of production.
A three judge Ninth Circuit panel has upheld California’s Proposition 12, which requires meat producers who wish to sell their products in California to abide by the state’s standards of production.
Agency Updates
FWS Proposes to List Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly
The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the Puerto Rican harlequin butterfly under the Endangered Species Act and designate critical habitat for the species. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal until December 14, 2020.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the Puerto Rican harlequin butterfly under the Endangered Species Act and designate critical habitat for the species. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal until December 14, 2020.
FWS Withdraws Proposed Rule for North American Wolverine
The Fish and Wildlife Service has withdrawn its 2013 proposed rule to list the distinct population segment of the North American wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has withdrawn its 2013 proposed rule to list the distinct population segment of the North American wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
FWS Initiates Five Year Review for Eight Species
The Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the initiation of a five year review under the Endangered Species Act for the Virginia fringed mountain snail, Plymouth red-bellied cooter, Maryland darter, Lee County cape isopod, James spinymussel, red knot, Big Sandy Crayfish, and Guyandotte River crayfish. The agency is accepting comments for use in its review until November 12, 2020.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the initiation of a five year review under the Endangered Species Act for the Virginia fringed mountain snail, Plymouth red-bellied cooter, Maryland darter, Lee County cape isopod, James spinymussel, red knot, Big Sandy Crayfish, and Guyandotte River crayfish. The agency is accepting comments for use in its review until November 12, 2020.
FWS Downlists American Burying Beetle to Threatened
The Fish and Wildlife Service has downlisted the American burying beetle to threatened from endangered. The rule is effective November 16, 2020.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has downlisted the American burying beetle to threatened from endangered. The rule is effective November 16, 2020.
NMFS Releases False Killer Whale Draft Recovery Plan
The National Marine Fisheries Service has announced the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan and Draft Recovery Implementation Strategy for the Main Hawaiian Islands Insular False Killer Whale Distinct Population Segment. The agency is accepting comments on the drafted plans until December 15, 2020.
The National Marine Fisheries Service has announced the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan and Draft Recovery Implementation Strategy for the Main Hawaiian Islands Insular False Killer Whale Distinct Population Segment. The agency is accepting comments on the drafted plans until December 15, 2020.