In this episode, Paul discusses a recent decision remands a jury verdict on punitive damages against BASF in a dicamba drift damage to a peach grower for a new trial on the punitive damage issue.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case (Oct. 25, 2022).          ..read more

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent decision in a motion to dismiss filed by Perdue Farmers in an action by a former grower claiming the grower is an employee, not an independent contractor.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers (Sept. 13, 2022). Goeringer, Paul, Federal District Court Denies Some Arguments to Dismiss Claims Against Perdue Farms (Feb. 9, 2023). Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 5:22-cv-00268-TES. Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc, No. 5:22-CV-00268-TES, 2022 WL 17553008 (M.D. Ga ..read more

In this episode, Paul discusses a decision out of Wisconsin highlighting how appeals can be handled negligent nutrient application decision.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Decision Highlights How Jury May Handle Claims of Negligence in Nutrient Applications (Oct. 4, 2022).          ..read more

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent complaint filed by a former Perdue grower claiming the grower is an employee, not an independent contractor.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers (Sept. 13, 2022). Goeringer, Paul, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company (Sept. 13, 2022). MD Risk Management Podcast, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company (June 1, 2022). Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 5:22-cv-00268 ..read more

In this episode, Paul is joined by Tiffany Lashmet from Texas AgriLife Extension to discuss the top legal issues in agriculture for 2022.  This is a joint podcast with Ag Law in the Field. The top legal issues discussed in the podcast are: Lashmet, Tiffany. Understanding & Evaluating Carbon Contracts (Jan. 24, 2022). Goeringer, Paul. Sequestering Carbon: What To Think About With Carbon Contracts. (Jan. 25, 2022). Lashmet, Tiffany. WOTUS Update: Another year, another definition (Feb. 7, 2022). Lashmet, Tiffany. Turtles All the Way Down: A Clearer Understanding of the Scope of Waters o ..read more

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Interpreting Conservation Easements and When New Structures are Allowed (June 21, 2022). Roxbury View, LLC v. McCauley, No. 235, Sept. Term, 2021, 2022 WL 1091684 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Apr. 12, 2022).. Learn more about the MSBA Legal Lab podcasts by clicking here.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul, or follow him on Instagram, or 301-405-3541. &n ..read more

n this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Recent Wind Farm Decision Highlights Difference in State Processes (May 31, 2022). Dan's Mountain WindForce, LLC v. Shaw, No. 1238, 2022 WL 1115005 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Apr. 14, 2022). Learn more about the MSBA Legal Lab podcasts by clicking here.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul, or follow him on Instagram, or 301-405-3541. This work is support ..read more

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company (May 10, 2022). Learn more about the MSBA Legal Lab podcasts by clicking here.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul, or follow him on Instagram, or 301-405-3541.          ..read more

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, When Estate Planning Goes Wrong: Why Might a Receivership Be Required? (Feb. 15, 2022). Seid v. Seid, 967 N.W.2d 253 (Neb. 2021). Learn more about the MSBA Legal Lab podcasts by clicking here.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul, or follow him on Instagram, or 301-405-3541.          ..read more

In this episode, Paul discusses the Maryland court decision covering when an easement by necessity can be established.  Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Understanding What an Easement by Necessity Is and When One Is Created (March 29, 2022). Gunfeld Coal Co. v. Carey, No. 50, Sept. Term, 2021, 2022 WL 767215 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Mar. 14, 2022). Learn more about the MSBA Legal Lab podcasts by clicking here.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul, or follow him on Instagram, or 301-405-3541.         ..read more