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Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Almond Milk Labeling Lawsuit
In an unpublished opinion issued December 20, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a class action against Blue Diamond Growers. The lawsuit alleged that the company’s almond milk products were mislabeled under FDA law.February 25, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Virginia Court of Appeals Upholds Bestiality Law
On January 15, 2019, the Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of a man who was charged with violating the state’s bestiality law after videotaping encounters he had with a woman and her dog.February 22, 2019 Animal Law Update -
New York Expands Law Allowing Companion Animals on Public Transit in Emergency Evacuations
In October 2018, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation permitting companion animals to board any public transportation service in the event of a state of emergency and evacuation.February 19, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Animal Legal Defense Fund and NCJFCJ Hold First-Ever Judicial Convening on Animal Cruelty
In January 2019, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), in partnership with the Animal Legal Defense Fund hosted the first-ever formal judicial convening focused on animal cruelty cases.February 13, 2019 News -
Pace Student Chapter Works with Local Animal Rescue to Get Animals Adopted!
Fall 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund Pace Law Student Chapter partnered with a local companion animal rescue for its Fall Tailgate event. -
2018 Debrief: Recent Victories! Plus Visions for 2019
As 2019 approaches, we’re looking back at our biggest legal victories for animals over the last 12 months. Join Stephen Wells, executive director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, as he shares stories behind this year's biggest victories. -
Student Chapter Logo & Photos
We’re excited to debut our new logo for the Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters, and also share some new cover photos for your social media pages. -
Congratulations to the 2018 Student Chapters of the Year!
These awards celebrate chapters that have shown incredible efforts in advancing animal law and advocating for animals through original projects and initiatives. Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters are a vital part of the growing animal law movement.November 13, 2018 Student Chapters -
Missouri Passes Unconstitutional Law Restricting the Marketing of Alternative Meat Products
Missouri passed a law that prohibits many products — including plant-based and cellular meat — from identifying themselves as “meat.” The new legislation, which became effective on August 28, 2018, carries criminal penalties of prison time and fines.November 8, 2018 Animal Law Update -
Opportunities for Law Students & Legal Professionals
Looking for other opportunities in animal law? The Animal Legal Defense Fund offers a list of other opportunities for legal professionals at various law firms and non-profit organizations across the country.
