Buyers accused the processor of conspiracy to constrain supplies of beef to keep prices high.

The three-judge panel ruled the law does not violate the company’s First Amendment rights.

A previous injunction stopped the rule in Idaho and Texas.

Five other companies are still defendants in the case. 

The agency made the complaint against a Chinese national over misusing non-public information.

The agency said Dan Colbert operated without an adequate bond.

Multiple pork price-fixing lawsuits were consolidated and transferred to Minnesota Federal Judge John Tunheim.

The complaint was dismissed for lack of evidence.