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Beyond foie gras and Prop 12, there have been other instances of businesses arguing that local/state moral legislation effectively regulates “upstream” behavior and should be struck down. Notable exam
1. Black-Letter Context: What Local Law 202 Actually Does— 6.3 Other Product/Moral Bans and Industry Challenges
From New York City’s perspective and that of animal welfare advocates, the narrative is about local moral sovereignty and progressive leadership: - “Cities as Ethical Policymakers”: NYC and its reside
1. Black-Letter Context: What Local Law 202 Actually Does— 8.1 NYC / Animal-Advocate Narrative
The strategy used by the foie gras producers—arguing that a local or state law indirectly but effectively bans their activity by cutting off key markets—is one businesses have deployed in various indu
1. Black-Letter Context: What Local Law 202 Actually Does— 9. Similar Arguments by Businesses in Other Contexts
Founders & Ownership: Founded by Christian & Liz Gasset (husband-and-wife) in 2004[1]. As of 2023, owned and run by Troy and Katie (family friends/neighbors mentored by the Gassets), continuing it as
Comparison of Au Bon Canard (MN) and Backwater Foie Gras (LA) Farms— Au Bon Canard Key Facts: