The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: African Region focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the African geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS RAI Principles) and the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance on Tenure (VGGT), attendees gained a better understanding of their application in everyday legal work related to investments in agriculture for the African region.

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: Asia Pacific focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the Asia Pacific geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS RAI Principles) and the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance on Tenure (VGGT), attendees gained a better understanding of their application in everyday legal work related to investments in agriculture for the Asia Pacific region.

The Agricultural Law Section of the International Bar Association (IBA) presented "How to opt out of climate-unfriendly food: consumer action or regulatory restrictions?," a webinar looking at how laws, regulations, and climate-related policies achieve these objectives and support climate change goals. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is Senior Vice Chair of the Agricultural Law Section and B&C is a proud sponsor of this event. 

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2021, a high-level program covering the key issues arising in each of the major areas of environmental law and their intersections.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) and Alexandra Dapolito Dunn will present "Chemicals Regulation: Latest Developments" on February 25, 2021.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to present  “What To Expect When You’re Electing (a New President),” a webinar focusing on the incoming Biden Administration, including what policies and initiatives can be expected in the next four years and how any likely regulatory directions may affect our clients. Registration is now open.

The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) and CropLife America present a virtual conference entitled New Developments in Pesticide Law and Policy. The program provides important updates on U.S. pesticide law and policy issues with Lisa M. Campbell, Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), moderating the “Potential Impacts of California’s Rodenticide Restrictions on Urban Pest Management” panel. It is important to note that registration is divided in a morning session from 11:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. (EST) and an afternoon session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. (EST), with CLE credits available for both.

Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®)  was pleased to present “Navigating the Jurisdictional Tightrope Between Biopesticides, Biostimulants, and Related Emerging Technologies” deconstructing the jurisdictional boundaries distinguishing pesticides, biopesticides, plant regulators, biostimulants, and related technologies. The webinar focused on draft EPA guidance intended to clarify the lines between and among those products that are subject to FIFRA registration as plant regulators and those biostimulant products not subject to FIFRA registration. The webinar also focused on new and evolving chemistry and technology issues that may blur some jurisdictional lines or potentially move products from one category to another.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C; Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, B&C; and Sheryl Dolan, Senior Regulatory Consultant, B&C, presented. A recording is available online. 

The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) presented ASTA Online, a series of virtual events focusing on the future of agriculture and food technology and what companies can do to positively affect the impact labor conditions and climate change in the spice supply.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), presented “Chemical Product Issues of Note.”

The American Bar Association (ABA) webinar “Navigating the Jurisdictional Tightrope Between Biopesticides, Biostimulants, and Related Emerging Technologies” with Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®) professionals deconstructed the jurisdictional boundaries distinguishing pesticides, biopesticides, plant regulators, biostimulants, and related technologies. The webinar focused on draft EPA guidance intended to clarify the lines between and among those products that are subject to FIFRA registration as plant regulators and those biostimulant products not subject to FIFRA registration. The webinar also focused on new and evolving chemistry and technology issues that may blur some jurisdictional lines or potentially move products from one category to another.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C; Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, B&C; and Sheryl Dolan, Senior Regulatory Consultant, B&C, presented.

The third annual Chemical Watch Expo was a two-day event for regulatory professionals from around the world to take part in practical, topical workshops and to seek their next service to help with chemical regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain.  Lynn L. Bergeson, President, the Acta Group (Acta^®), presented on New Chemicals under TSCA. Acta was a proud sponsor. 

The IBA Agricultural Law Section, supported by the ABA Section of Environment Energy and Resources, Committee on Pesticides, Chemical Regulation and Right-to-Know, the Environmental Law Institute and the National Agricultural Law Center, presented “Sustainable Investment in Agriculture,” with a focus on emerging legal issues in the area of sustainable and responsible investment in agriculture. Presenters discussed emerging tools and legal models for ensuring sustainable investment in agriculture, with a focus on the UNIDROIT initiative; due diligence for proposed investments; financial instruments; and where we go from here. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), and Vice Chair, International Bar Association, Agricultural Law Section, moderated. A recording and additional resources are available online.

The 2017 CropLife America Annual Meeting provided an opportunity for the crop protection industry to share insights on how technology moves “food forward.” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (B&C^®) was a proud sponsor.

B&C sponsored CropLife America and Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) Spring conference, which included sessions on pollinator health, Endangered Species Act assessments, water contaminants, trade regulations and more.  B&C Partner Lisa M. Campbell presented “EPA’s FIFRA Import Requirements and Enforcement” on April 23.  B&C Senior Government Affairs Counsel John H. Thorne, Ph.D., presented “EPA-Corps ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Rulemaking and Agriculture” on April 24. 

James V. Aidala moderated a session on April 18: “Our Cup Runneth Over: Assessing the Quality of Drinking Water.” Click here for more information. John H. Thorne, Ph.D. presented “Pesticide NPDES General Permits Status Report: Clean Water Act permits for FIFRA-regulated pesticide applications in and around water bodies.” A copy of his presentation is available here.

James V. Aidala participated in a panel on "Current Hot Topics -- Regulatory and Beyond." Click here for more information.

On April 8, James V. Aidala participated in a session entitled "Incentives Needed to Register Public Health Pesticides," and Lynn L. Bergeson participated in a session entitled "The Future of Nanotechnology." Click here for more information.