Green for the Urban Core: USDA Announces New Committee
February 2, 2022
by
Freedom S.N. Smith, Partner
As Black History Month kicked off, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
introduced its inaugural committee on Urban Agriculture.
Buying Sustainability in Real Estate
January 27, 2022
by
Phillip N. Coover, Partner
Illinois has an expansive (and expanding) wetlands conservation program. There is an increasing need for real estate developments to have facets of sustainability built into them, both due to increasing consumer and tenant demand for LEED certification, WELL certification, and a general desire for green development, and also due to local governmental and federal regulations, such as the Clean Water Act.
Ice Miller's Commitment to Indiana's Agbioscience Sector
January 29, 2019
The recently announced call for proposals issued by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the Israel Innovation Authority presents a positive opportunity for Indiana companies to partner with foreign businesses. The two organizations are collaborating on ways to enhance and grow innovation in the agbiosciences sector and support research focused on these high-tech solutions.
Nick Merker Moderated Panel at Indianapolis Forbes AgTech Summit
October 2, 2018
Nick Merker, partner and co-chair of Ice Miller’s Data Security and Privacy Practice, moderated a panel at the first Forbes AgTech Summit held in Indianapolis Sept. 26-27.
The Indiana Agbioscience Story
June 8, 2018
by
Melissa Proffitt, Partner-in-Charge of Client Relations
Agriculture is at the heart of Indiana’s history and remains a key sector of our state’s business climate. However, over time, technology and life sciences have collided with agriculture creating a sophisticated agbioscience sector.
Amy Berg AgrIInstitute Indiana Agricutural Leadership Trip to Portugal
March 14, 2018
by
Amy Berg, Partner
Ice Miller LLP attorney Amy Berg is a member of Class 17 of the AgrIInstitute Indiana Agricutural Leadership Program (ALP), which provides individuals involved in agriculture and related industries and those who serve rural communities with the opportunity to improve leadership skills, gain understanding and develop the expertise needed to provide leadership in public affairs for their businesses and communities.
Every ALP class has the opportunity to travel abroad to learn about other countries’ agriculture industries and cultures. Amy and her recently class traveled to Portugal and Spain. This blog is Amy’s recap of their days in Portugal.