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Legal Considerations for Your Budding Floral Business
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Trellis Legal can help florists be protected too! Okay, cheesy, we know. But ‘tis the season, right? In...
Jan 31, 2024


New Year, New Food Safety Rules for Allegheny County Establishments
Nothing quite rings in the new year like updated county health codes! In June 2022, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania updated the...
Nov 30, 2022


Introducing: Branching Out, New Dynamic, Community Events Hosted by Trellis Legal
Branching Out Events We say it all the time. There isn’t anything quite as energetic, imaginative, or unique as the Pittsburgh business...
Jul 31, 2022


New PA Tip Wage Rules go into Effect in Early August
Does Your Staff Collect Tips? New rules from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor regarding tipped employees go into effect on August 5....
Jun 30, 2022


Pennsylvania’s New Agritourism Limited Liability Law and What it Means for Farmers
PA has a new law called the Agritourism Activity Protection Act that encourages agritourism and protects farmers from liability and damages
Sep 1, 2021


Cornucopia Of Compliance, Part 2: Liability, Terms, And Beers-Oh My!
There are many considerations a farm should consider before hosting events such as farm-to-table dinners, festivals, and events.
Nov 18, 2019


Cornucopia Of Compliance, Part 1: Exploring Agritainment Property Considerations
Are you legally permitted to host an agritainment event?
Oct 10, 2019


Weeding Through Hemp Production Regulations
The same plant as “wacky tobaccy,” cannabis sativa, but without the high tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels.
Sep 17, 2019


In-Kind Wages
Regulations around in-kind wages are a big dill.
Dec 10, 2018


On-Farm Sales
"Squashing" confusion around on-farm sales.
Sep 19, 2018


Right To Farm Law
Old MacDonald had ... a right to farm!
Aug 13, 2018


Clean And Green
If you’re a farmer in PA or you own a large estate, you should be familiar with The PA Farmland and Forest Land Assessment Act of 1974.
Jul 10, 2018


Mushroom Foraging
People in Pittsburgh have taken to Schenley, Racoon Creek, and North Park to look for mushrooms, berries, nuts, and plants.
Jun 10, 2018


Farmers Market Permitting
Before you package and label your homemade breads, fresh produce, and other assorted foods, you may want to consider a few technicalities.
May 15, 2018


Interstate Food Sales
There are additional considerations when you decide to expand your business outside of your state.
Apr 22, 2018


PA Commercial Food Production
How does the Health Dept. affect commercial food production regulations in Allegheny County?
Mar 19, 2018


U-Pick Liability
Getting a Christmas tree can range from the full Griswold experience to picking up a saw and cutting down a tree together.
Dec 17, 2017


Turkey Food Labeling
There are so many terms on the turkey labels. Do you have no idea what to pick?
Nov 13, 2017


Agritourism Liability
Fall has arrived, and with that comes fun weekend activities at your local farm!
Oct 17, 2017


Urban Agriculture Speaker Series
What can you do to support the core values of food and sustainability?
Jun 18, 2017
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