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Legally Brief: The Mother of Animal Law
March is Women’s History Month—an appropriate time to express our thanks and reverence for the vision, courage and diligence of the “mother of animal law.”March 24, 2017 Legally Brief -
Sydney Seafood Store Convicted of Animal Cruelty for Inhumane Treatment of Lobsters
No matter how horrendously they are treated, it is rare for criminal cruelty charges to be brought in cases involving animals who are considered “food.”March 15, 2017 Animal Law Update -
University of New Mexico School of Law Fights for Animal Protection
The University of New Mexico Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter has been working to introduce animal law to the school’s law students, professors and surrounding community.March 7, 2017 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Case Inspiring Change in Florida Dog Bite Law Featured in The Florida Bar Journal
In a victory for due process in dog bite cases, a Florida law passed last year allows guardians of dogs accused of causing serious injury to a person to mount a defense on behalf of the animal to save that animal’s life.February 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Michigan Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit in Fatal Shooting of Two Family Dogs by Police
The United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a civil suit involving the fatal shooting of two family dogs by police officers.February 15, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Why I applied to law school instead of veterinary school
During the first week of December, Animal Legal Defense Fund founder Joyce Tischler presented the History of Animal Law at Harvard Law School. I heard Joyce give a similar talk eight years ago at the University of Chicago Law School, and it was a turning point for me.January 17, 2017 News -
Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Elizabeth Overcash
My involvement with SALDF was undoubtedly the best part of my law school experience.December 27, 2016 Student Chapters -
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Challenge to California Sales Ban on Eggs Sourced from Extreme Confinement of Hens
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging California’s ban on the sale of shell eggs obtained from sources that do not comply with its animal care standards.December 1, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Congratulations to the 2016 SALDF Chapter of the Year!
The Animal Legal Defense Fund congratulates the Lewis & Clark Law School Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapter for winning the 2016 SALDF Chapter of the Year Award!November 30, 2016 Student Chapters -
How to Teach Children Kindness Toward Animals
Parents can play a great role in teaching their kids about how to love and respect animals they share the world with. To help in this important lesson, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has some tips.November 17, 2016 Press Release
