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Lawsuit Filed Demanding FDA Respond to Petitions Seeking to Ban Ractopamine
FDA’s approval for ractopamine relied primarily on safety studies conducted by the drugmaker.March 26, 2024 Press Release -
Challenging FDA’s Unreasonable Delay in Responding to Petition to Limit Use or Withdraw Approval of Ractopamine
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit to require the FDA provide substantive responses to petitions urging for the immediate reduction in the allowable levels of ractopamine. -
Washington, D.C., Enacts Legislation to Protect Companion Animals in Cold Weather
As winter approaches, many caring people wonder what legal protections exist for companion animals left outside in very cold weather.December 1, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Egg Retailer Handsome Brook Farm Sued Over Accuracy Of Pasture-Raised Labeling
Consumer and animal protection advocates allege eggs do not meet consumer expectations.August 29, 2016 Press Release -
False Egg Labeling Case Against Handsome Brook Farm Can Proceed, Court Rules
D.C. Superior Court Denies Handsome Brook’s Motion to Dismiss, Finding Suit Adequately Alleges Company’s False “Pasture-Raised” Claims.January 11, 2017 Press Release -
Federal Court Clears Path for Citizen Intervention in Animal Welfare Act Proceedings
Decision in Animal Legal Defense Fund case comes just days after agency revokes citizen access to inspection reports.February 16, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Announces Resolution in Egg Labeling Lawsuit Against Handsome Brook Farm
Today the Animal Legal Defense Fund announced that they reached an agreed-upon resolution in their lawsuit against Handsome Brook Farm on behalf of the Organic Consumers Association.March 6, 2018 Press Release -
Where Are They Now? Jessica Johnson
Jessica Johnson is Grassroots Advocacy Manager for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in Washington D.C.May 7, 2013 Student Chapters -
Where Are They Now? Kayci McLeod
Kayci McLeod is a Texas native and long-time animal advocate.May 15, 2014 Student Chapters -
Where Are They Now? Michelle Pawliger
Michelle Pawliger is farm animal policy associate with the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute.January 21, 2015 Student Chapters