Articles Archive

Wins for Animal Protection in the 2016 Election

While much of the nation’s focus has been riveted on the outcome of the recent election, voters in a handful of states also decided important ballot measures related to animal protection last week.

November 15, 2016 Animal Law Update

Congratulations to 2016 Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) Essay Contest Winner Jonathan Morris!

We are pleased to announce Lewis & Clark Law School 3L Jonathan Morris has won the first-ever SALDF Essay Contest, the theme of which was: “How can we best protect wild animals in light of urban expansion and population growth?”

November 14, 2016 News

Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Drought-ridden California to Regulate State’s Worst Water Waster

Petition for Rulemaking Seeks to Correct a Policy That Unfairly Burdens Residents

November 10, 2016 Press Release

Legally Brief: Animal Law Conference 2016

The 24th annual Animal Law Conference in New York City was attended by law students, attorneys and animal advocates.

November 8, 2016 Legally Brief

LIVE with the Animal Legal Defense Fund: Ag-Gag

Our first Facebook LIVE event gave viewers the chance to have their questions answered live.

November 1, 2016 News

Moby Joins the Animal Legal Defense Fund in “Cruise For a Cause: Making Waves For Animals”

The singer and animal advocate will join guests on a cruise of Marina del Rey.

November 1, 2016 Press Release

Australian State Reverses Recent Greyhound Racing Ban

In another disappointing reversal of a measure enacted to protect animals, the premiere of New South Wales (NSW), Mike Baird, has undone his own recent ban on greyhound racing.

October 23, 2016 Animal Law Update

Spanish Court Overturns Catalonia’s Bullfighting Ban

In a decision denounced by animal advocates, a top Spanish court has reversed Catalonia’s bullfighting ban, ruling it unconstitutional.

October 23, 2016 Animal Law Update

First-Ever Law Student Scholarship Panel Held at 2016 Animal Law Conference

This year, for the first time in the event’s long-running history, the Animal Law Conference dedicated a panel to showcasing law student work.

October 19, 2016 News

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Sophie Gaillard

In this continuing series of updates on former Student Animal Legal Defense Fund members, Animal Legal Defense Fund is proud to spotlight graduates protecting animals through the legal system. “Having left an established career to go…

October 19, 2016 Student Chapters