Livestock Industry Wins Appeal in Supreme Court
2/8/2012 The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously overturned the state law that mandates “humane treatment” of downed livestock headed for the slaughterhouse. The center of the issue was whether federal regulations regarding inspection of domesticated animals that are about to be killed, processed and sold in the market for human consumption preempted or nullified […]
Medical Marijuana Act of Montana Trumped By Federal Law According to Judge
2/8/2012 A U.S. District judge has ruled that the medical marijuana law of Montana does not protect suppliers of the drug from federal prosecution. This ruling delivered a new blow to a fledgling industry that is already reeling from crackdowns by state and federal authorities. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy junked a […]