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Activist Faces Criminal Charges for Giving Water to Thirsty Pigs
In contrast to the recent spate of legislation designed to protect companion animals trapped in hot cars, a Canadian activist has faced criminal charges for offering water to farmed animals confined in a hot truck.August 27, 2016 Animal Law Update -
New California Law Allows Citizens to Rescue Animals from Hot Cars
California Governor, Jerry Brown, has signed into law AB 797, the “Right to Rescue Act,” which amends existing law to grant legal immunity to citizens who break into a hot vehicle to rescue a confined animal judged to be in imminent danger.August 26, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Good news for Alaska’s Wolves and Bears . . . Maybe.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued new regulations for Wildlife Refuges in Alaska that end some of the most egregious forms of wildlife killing in the state.August 24, 2016 Legally Brief -
The USDA is Standing By While a Global Crisis Looms
A global health crisis fueled by the greed of factory farming conglomerates and their allies in Congress is looming.August 23, 2016 News -
Lucky and Nicole: Together in Solitary
A female Asian elephant named Lucky, who has lived for 53 years in captivity under conditions that don’t meet her basic physical, psychological or social needs, deserves some relief.August 17, 2016 Legally Brief -
Washington Jury Awards Damages for “Intrinsic Value” and “Emotional Distress” Damages in Dog Shooting Case
In what is thought to be the largest verdict in Washington for the death of a dog, a jury has awarded $100,000 in a case involving the shooting death of Chucky, a springer spaniel whom owner Jim Anderson described as his “best friend.”August 15, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Hearing Today in Lawsuit Compelling USDA to Pull Foie Gras From Shelves
Today the District Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit by the Animal Legal Defense Fund on the issue of foie gras.August 15, 2016 Press Release -
Where Are They Now? Matthew Liebman
Matthew Liebman, Stanford Law ’06, has been with the Animal Legal Defense Fund for almost ten years.August 15, 2016 Student Chapters -
New Massachusetts Law Will Protect Dogs in Hot Cars
Adding to the increase in legislation addressing the dangers of leaving animals in hot cars, Massachusetts SB2369 was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker on August 19.August 13, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Two Imperiled African Lions—Jonwah And Njjarra—Receive Critical Veterinary Care After Rescue From Iowa Zoo
Press invited to the wild animal sanctuary on Thursday, August 11, 2016.August 10, 2016 Press Release
