North Carolina Court Evaluates Alleged Animal Cruelty in Poultry Production Amid Legal Exemption Controversy

RALEIGH, N.C. — In North Carolina, a contentious legal battle unfolds as a Burke County poultry operation faces allegations of violating state animal cruelty laws. Legal Impact for Chickens represents the plaintiff in the case, arguing that Case Farms, the defendant, has committed acts of "intentional cruelty” under the protection of an exemption within state law. The case, now before the North Carolina Court of Appeals, is drawing scrutiny from major agricultural bodies, signaling wide-reaching implications for the state’s poultry and pork industries. The lawsuit contends that Case Farms knowingly engages in practices such as … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit After Denver Employee Fails to Properly Request Religious Exemption for COVID-19 Vaccine

DENVER — A federal judge has determined that a former Denver International Airport supply specialist, who challenged the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate by filing an incomplete request for a religious exemption, did not have his rights violated when the city denied his application. The judge’s decision underscores the importance of adhering to established protocols when seeking exemptions for mandatory health measures. In summer 2021, Denver mandated that all city employees must be inoculated against COVID-19 unless they obtained an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Of the 297 requests for religious accommodations filed, the city … Read more

Hedge Fund Defends $11M Stock Gains in Court, Cites Legal Exemption on Insider Trading Rules

Denver, CO — In recent courtroom proceedings, a hedge fund defended its $11 million profit garnered through transactions involving the stock of a biopharmaceutical company. The defense argued that these earnings were legitimately obtained under a legal exemption related to insider trading laws. The case unfolded in a Denver federal courtroom where the hedge fund’s representatives contended that their short-swing stock trades did not constitute a violation due to specific exceptions within the securities regulations. This matter has drawn attention as it could set a precedent concerning the application of insider trading laws to similar … Read more

Craft Brewers and Wineries Could See Relief with Proposed Exemption from Franchise Laws

Columbus, Ohio — In a notable legislative development, Ohio craft brewers and wineries are close to obtaining reprieve from restrictive franchise laws that have long governed their distribution agreements. A new bill proposed in the state legislature aims to carve out exemptions for these small beverage producers, potentially altering the landscape of the state’s alcohol industry. Under current Ohio law, once a brewer or winemaker selects a distributor, switching to another is fraught with difficulties. These laws, designed to prevent large manufacturers from exploiting distributors, inadvertently ensnare smaller enterprises, limiting their flexibility and growth. The … Read more