We are delighted to be hosting a panel around the issue of COVID-19’s Impact on the Food Supply Chains. When: November 6th 12:00 pm CST, 1:00 pm EST and 10:00 am PST Where: Zoom! Registration link can be found here. The panel will be a 1 hour moderated discussion with […]
You’re Invited! Join FLSN for a Virtual Dinner Party
Who: You! What: Food Law Student Network Dinner Party Where: Your kitchen, and the wonderful world of Zoom When: Friday, September 25th at 6:30 PM Central Why: Virtual community, delicious food, and trivia! RSVP HERE We’re so excited to cook with you all next week! Thanks to Sarah for submitting her Pad See Ew recipe […]
A Recipe for a Party!
*Blog Content by Caitlion O’Neill, FLSN Regional Rep. As we have been forced to narrow our social sphere and change our everyday practices, many of us have developed a new relationship with food. Maybe it has taken the form of developing new hobbies like baking, planting a garden, supporting local […]
Meet FLSN’s Engagement Chairs & Regional Representatives
As we transition from summer internships to fall courses, Matt and Bridget, this year’s FLSN Engagement Chairs, want to welcome you back to school and to our FLSN community. We also would like to share a few changes to the Network. Last year, the FLSN board voted to change the […]
FLSN Black Lives Matter Statement
Dear FLSN Community, The Food Law Student Network supports the Black community and the Black Lives Matter movement. We are heartbroken for the families of Rayshard Brooks, Tony McDade, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Dreasjon “Sean” Reed, and the too many other Black lives we have lost. What is […]
Solar Powered Indoor Stoves
Written by Gordon Merrick, 3L at Vermont Law School and FLSN Co-President A recent announcement by the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) shows just how intersectional our food and energy systems are. Three billion people around the world still depend on cooking stoves fueled by biomass, which poses huge public health issues. […]
Sesame Regulated in Illinois
Written by Emily Yslas, 2L at the University of Wisconsin Law School and FLSN Co-Communications Chair The FDA has identified eight major allergens that are regulated in the United States including wheat, peanuts, eggs, milk, tree nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish. Other countries have these same eight allergens but may […]
New York State to Curb Food Waste
Written by Alicia Stoklosa, 2L at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and FLSN Co-Communications Chair In April 2019, the New York State Legislature included the state’s first food waste program in the 2020 fiscal year budget. The program is aimed at feeding the hungry and reducing food […]
Remote Opportunities in Food Law
Written by Lauren Thomas, 3L at Texas A&M School of Law and 2018-2019 FLSN Careers Chair As Career Chair for the National Food Law Student Network for the past year and a half, I have seen quite a few remote food law internships and jobs become available to students who are interested […]
Food for Law Week at McGill Law
Written by Talia Ralph, 3L at McGill Law and 2018-2019 FLSN Projects Chair From February 18 to the 22, McGill’s Faculty of Law will be shining the spotlight on food law and policy—and 20 students will be getting course credit for it. The initiative, Food for Law Week, is one of the classes […]