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Articles From Roger A. McEowen

Non-dischargeable debts in bankruptcy By Roger A. McEowen Agricultural Law, April 2019 With an uptick in farm and ranch bankruptcy filings over the past few years, bankruptcy law is an important topic for farmers and their legal counsel.
Chapter 12 bankruptcy and the tools-of-the-trade exemption By Roger A. McEowen Agricultural Law, January 2019 Now that the farm sector has been going through several down economic years, the use of Chapter 12 bankruptcy has increased.
Disclaiming implied warranties By Roger A. McEowen Agricultural Law, December 2018 Because items such as livestock, feed, seed, or pesticides are goods, sales and other transactions involving them result in the creation of warranties.
Tax and legal issues associated with the 2012 drought By Roger A. McEowen Agricultural Law, September 2012 The drought in significant parts of the country during the summer of 2012 has raised a number of tax and law-related questions for farmers and ranchers.
Expiration of biotech crop patents—Issues for growers By Roger A. McEowen Agricultural Law, December 2011 The patent expiration of the first generation of Roundup Ready soybean trait in 2014 will be the first time that a major biotech trait will become potentially subject to competition with generic traits.
Expiration of biotech crop patents—Issues for growers By Roger A. McEowen Intellectual Property, December 2011 The patent expiration of the first generation of Roundup Ready soybean trait in 2014 will be the first time that a major biotech trait will become potentially subject to competition with generic traits.
Federal agency backs off—Operators of farm vehicles not subject to CDL requirements By Roger A. McEowen & Erin Herbold-Swalwell Agricultural Law, November 2011 On May 31, 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Notice seeking public comment on three issues relating to the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operators of farm vehicles. Many farm operators and agricultural groups interpreted the Notice as an attempt to require Commercial Driver’s Licenses for operators of ag equipment.  
Tax Court again points out that care must be taken when establishing medical reimbursement plans By Roger A. McEowen Agricultural Law, April 2010 Want to make sure medical expenses are deductible? Pay close attention to recent court cases.
Federal court strikes down Nebraska corporate farming law By Roger A. McEowen & Neil E. Harl Agricultural Law, April 2006 The following articles originally appeared in the January 2006 issue of the AGRICULTURAL LAW UPDATE published by the American Agricultural Law Association.

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